Launch your marketplace with the core legal pieces in place

It is usually a good fit for founders building a platform that connects different user groups, such as buyers and sellers, customers and providers, or hosts and guests. That includes B2B, B2C and peer-to-peer models at MVP, pilot or early launch stage. If you are preparing to onboard users, speak to investors or formalise founder and team arrangements, this service can cover the main legal groundwork. If the platform operates in a heavily regulated area or has unusual payment or fulfilment structures, extra work may be needed beyond the fixed-fee scope.

Marketplace startups often need to clarify who the platform is, what users are agreeing to, how disputes are handled on-platform, what content or listings are allowed, how payments or commissions are described, and how personal information is collected and shared. Founder ownership, IP assignment and early team contracts also tend to become important sooner than expected. The document needs to line up with your actual privacy practices, including how information moves through the business, so the documents need to reflect the real user journey rather than an abstract business idea.

The service commonly includes marketplace terms and conditions, a privacy policy, a founders' or shareholders' agreement, an employment or contractor agreement template, and an IP assignment or transfer document where relevant. The exact mix can depend on what stage your startup is at and which relationships need documenting first. For example, some founders need strong platform terms before onboarding users, while others are equally focused on founder equity or making sure code and branding created by contractors are properly assigned back to the company.

Yes. Many founders use this service before a limited release, beta or pilot where only a smaller user group is coming onto the platform. In that situation, the documents can still be drafted around the actual way the marketplace will operate at that stage, including user rules, privacy points and internal founder arrangements. If the platform later changes its pricing model, expands features or starts sharing information in new ways, the documents may need updating. The right drafting The right drafting depends on your actual data flows, including what you collect, why you use it and who receives it..

After signup, we gather the practical details that affect the drafting, such as how users join the platform, what each side can do, whether the business handles payments, what data is collected, and how the founders have divided ownership and responsibilities. We then prepare the agreed documents and work through revisions. Because this is broader support rather than a single-document job, the process is aimed at getting the main launch-stage legal pieces aligned with each other. Technical rollout and platform implementation are not included.

Working with us is simple. Start by submitting an enquiry through our website using the form at the top of this page or on our Get Started page. A legal project manager will review your enquiry within 1 business day and reach out to understand your needs.

They'll send you a fixed fee quote outlining costs, scope, and timing. If you're happy, you can accept and sign our engagement letter online. Once that's done, we'll connect you with an expert lawyer who will complete your project via email, phone, or video chat, with the timing confirmed in your quote.

If you're not looking for help with a specific matter, explore our platform, which offers free templates, tools to get your business set up, and even a free tier to get started. Whether you need legal support or just want to browse resources, we've got you covered.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from £100 to £1,500 depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Sprintlaw UK operates fully virtually, with the team working online across the UK to provide support to startups and small businesses nationwide. Many of our team are based in London and often meet at co-working offices, but our operations remain fully digital, ensuring flexibility and efficiency for both our clients and team.