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For the launch, we're thinking of including all the eventual premium features at no cost, referring to the launch as a public beta. Eventually, once traffic picks up, we would put up a notice...

Launch Beta Freemium

asked Jan 24 '12 at 06:00

Mirov
384 points

After reading today's Gamasutra article about Jagex vs Impulse Software, and considering my own academic activities, I suddenly became very concerned with my legal protection. As such I would...

Incorporation Legal Intellectual Property Terms And Conditions

asked Jan 24 '12 at 07:15

Kort Pleco
891 points

Long story short: I've had my fair share of bad business partners (the ones who were supposed to fill the holes on the business end from legal to marketing to sales). Being a technical person...

Co-Founder Entrepreneurs Technical

asked Jan 24 '12 at 08:06

Bojo
8 points

We are planning a start up website to sell few products which are available locally but have quite demand on other places. Here to outline I have the following experience: 1. Strong Technical...

Co-Founder Legal Partnerships

asked Jan 18 '12 at 04:54

Simsons
101 points

I've ran a few contests / giveaways on my site for new customers. So far I've given away a color nook, 2 rounds of golf, and 2 ski lift tickets. Just some stuff to get people more active in the...

Marketing LLC Tax Promotion

asked Jan 18 '12 at 05:03

Jared
31 points

I have a question about what are the best exit options for employees that own shares in a company and want to leave after some time. For example, let's say at the start of a company the first...

Partner Employees Shares Vesting

asked Jan 24 '12 at 09:38

Jfaulkins
111 points

I recently launched a web site but I have a dilemma between building a community completing business model at the moment the site just MVP so it has some attractive features but doesn't have...

Marketing Strategy Community Freemium MVP

asked Jan 18 '12 at 06:56

Altuure
103 points

Actually, I know the answer but I don't know how to market my answer. Quick background We're an independent team of 3 developers who write software for a company with 2B in revenue. We've been...

Pricing Software Strategy Money

asked Jan 24 '12 at 10:51

Adhg
250 points

Me and my developers are developing the code for a tech startup that I have an equity with. I'm giving the code to the startup for the startup purpose use. However, since I'm the developer, I would...

Development Copyright Code

asked Jan 18 '12 at 11:49

Kathy
6 points

We're looking for a TOS. We have some options, but I want to make sure it's done right.

Legal Legal Documents TOS

asked Jan 18 '12 at 15:48

Andrew
6 points

I was presented with the following offer and while I'm waiting legal advice, I'm interested to know your opinions. I'm been offered a "co-founder" seat with a bit over 10% in stock options vested...

Co-Founder Job Offer Stock Options

asked Jan 24 '12 at 15:59

Latecomer
11 points

I would like to give away some software I have developed for free on a website as donationware, but rather than see my name when people donate, I would like them to see something more official like...

Payments Business Donations

asked Jan 24 '12 at 17:03

Fentoooon
113 points

I am soon to launch an interesting network. I have completed product development and currently testing the product. In the course of working on the project, I met an experienced man who loved the...

Equity

asked Jan 24 '12 at 19:13

Marie
11 points

This question is related to a previous one I've asked, but this aspect felt broad enough to deserve its own space. I have a web site where others contribute code and I am in need of an open source...

Software Legal Software Licensing

asked Jan 18 '12 at 19:30

Leo
120 points

My Website is out and think it is a great product that makes link between professionals and individuals about jobs: you can look for quotation or propose quotations. (I'm not trying to advertise...

Products Selling

asked Jan 18 '12 at 21:45

Olivier Pons
144 points

I already publish apps for the major platforms but our mobile development has lagged behind. I have my developers working on enhancements to our mobile site functionality, but I'm not sure whether...

Software Development Hosting Platforms Mobile

asked Jan 25 '12 at 02:51

Nicko
840 points

I am lucky to have found the most ideal domain name with TLDs free. the problem comes in with local one of competitor's country here :) I thought generally buying all secondaries (non-TLDs like...

Naming Domain

asked Jan 18 '12 at 23:16

Obady
6 points

My company has finally gotten to a place where we can hire a second developer, and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for doing recruiting (that are hopefully cheap). I've posted to...

Hiring Developers

asked Jan 25 '12 at 06:01

Bwasson
1,162 points

I know there are tons of partnership questions, so I hope it's ok to add another one to the mix. I have been bootstrapped my own software product for the last year while still having a day job....

Co-Founder Partnership

asked Jan 18 '12 at 23:26

Scott J.
111 points

I'm wondering what, if anything, my company should do about a cease and desist from a huge company. In a nutshell, we received a letter from a senior attorney to "cease any and all use of the trade...

Legal Trademark Name

asked Jan 25 '12 at 06:03

Jamie
128 points