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POKET Inc.

Advise on Redlines to a Software Services Agreement

Summary:

Help a social enterprise creating mobile tools to support research by advising on a redlined Software Services Agreement.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Poket works with organizations and researchers to create a suite of mobile tools that they can use to crowdsource data for projects/programs. Through these efforts, the Poket team empowers citizens, students, research participants and field teams to submit data and receive rewards. Their tools are used around the world from farmers in Nigeria crowdsourcing the price of soybeans in their local markets to citizens in Bangladesh reporting which healthcare clinics offer the COVID-19 vaccine in the last mile.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The Poket team has been hired by an organization to develop a suite of tools for a federally funded humanitarian program. They are already working together, have a good relationship, and have signed a Letter of Intent. However, the organization hasn’t signed Poket’s template Software Services Agreement and returned a redlined version for consideration. The Poket team is now seeking assistance reviewing the edits and guidance on any changes they should push back against.

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Aim High for High School

Review Template MOU for Use of School Sites

Summary:

Help a nonprofit offering free summer enrichment programs to low-income students by reviewing their template MOU for host school sites.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: CA
About the Organization: Aim High for High School offers transformative summer enrichment programs that empower middle-schoolers from low-income neighborhoods, igniting their love of learning and yielding real results – 98% of Aim High alumni graduate high school and go on to college.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Aim High for High School hosts their free summer programs at several different school sites in California. They are seeking assistance reviewing/updating their template MOU, which outlines the terms of the relationship(s) and use of the schools’ facilities. Additionally, if possible, they would appreciate guidance on what concessions they can make and/or any provisions that should not be negotiable.

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Solutions Journalism Network

Review/Advise on Subgrant Agreement

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit news organization by reviewing and advising on a template Subgrant Agreement

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Solutions Journalism Network is a nonprofit leading a global shift in journalism, focused on what the news misses most often: how people are trying to solve problems and what we can learn from their successes or failures.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

The Solutions Journalism Network team has a template Subgrant Agreement that was prepared by an attorney a few years ago. They are seeking assistance reviewing the contract and creating an internal annotated version for their staff that explains the provisions and provides guidance on whether negotiation on certain terms is acceptable.

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RADIKAL

Explain Provisions in Grant Agreement

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise engaged in micro-lending in Haiti by reviewing the terms of a Grant Agreement.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: RADIKAL is a social enterprise focused on creating opportunities for Haitian women living in poverty by investing in micro-enterprises.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
  • Visit RADIKAL
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

RADIKAL recently signed a Grant Agreement. They are seeking assistance walking through the agreement to ensure they understand the provisions and to identify any red flags.

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Manodharma

Draft Memorandum of Understanding

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit that supports educators/entrepreneurs across the US and India by drafting an MOU.

Referred by:

  • Other
Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: Manodharma is an integrating organization that enables educators and entrepreneurs in the US and India to work together to scale and sustain social good. By way of example, Manodharma partnered with another US – based nonprofit to distribute 450,000 books to children in need across India.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
  • Visit Manodharma
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The founder of Manodharma has developed a relationship with an organization that created a mobile app to teach English, math, and job skills. They plan to work together to bring the solution to individuals across India. Manodharma’s founder is seeking assistance drafting an MOU sets forth the terms of their relationship/work.

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Pathos Labs

Review Contract/Advise on Potential Refund

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit working with tv show writers by advising of the possibility of receiving a refund under certain contract terms.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Pathos Labs is a nonprofit laboratory focused on finding ways in which media and entertainment can accelerate compassion and dismantle hatred. Their largest current initiative is Popshift, which brings together some of Hollywood’s leading television writers and some of the world’s most insightful experts, to find ways in which their television shows can have a positive impact.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

Due to the pandemic, Pathos Labs spent a substantial amount of money on a subscription for a virtual event platform. The platform was created by a relatively new startup and unfortunately has serious bugs that have made it unusable. Pathos Labs requested, but did not receive, a refund. They are now seeking assistance from an attorney to review the contract and consider if there is a case for them to get their money back.

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