Startups & Tech Innovators

In a landscape defined by AI, shifting privacy laws, and global data sovereignty, "moving fast and breaking things" is no longer a viable legal strategy. Today, the most successful startups are the ones that build compliance into their code from Day 1.

At Everyday Law Co., we specialize in the intersection of innovation and regulation. We act as your fractional General Counsel, providing the sophisticated legal frameworks you need to secure funding, protect your IP, and scale across borders, all with flat-fee transparency.

Strategic Support for High-Growth Ventures

We provide more than just documents; we provide a roadmap for your product's lifecycle.

1. AI Governance & Regulatory Strategy

Navigate the complexities of the AI laws, rules, regulations, and global standards.

  • AI Inventory & Risk Assessment: Identifying "high-impact" systems and ensuring compliance.

  • Algorithmic Transparency: Drafting disclosures that satisfy regulators and build user trust.

  • Ethical AI Frameworks: Building internal policies that prevent bias and ensure accountability.

2. Privacy & Data Sovereignty

In the era of Bill C-27 and GDPR, data is your most valuable, and riskiest, asset.

  • PIPEDA Compliance: Modernizing your privacy tech stack for Canadian and global markets.

  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs): Protecting your data flows in complex vendor ecosystems.

  • Cross-Border Strategy: Navigating data residency requirements for international expansion.

3. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy

Your "secret sauce" is your competitive advantage. We help you lock it down.

  • IP Assignment & Ownership: Ensuring all code and designs are owned 100% by the company.

  • SaaS & Licensing Agreements: Robust terms that protect your revenue and limit your liability.

  • Open Source Audits: Identifying and mitigating risks in your codebase.

4. Fundraising & Venture Readiness

We prepare your "Data Room" before you even start the hunt for capital.

  • Equity & Vesting: Founders’ agreements and Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs).

  • Venture Debt & Equity Financing: Guiding you through SAFEs, KISSes, and priced rounds.

  • Due Diligence Cleanup: Ensuring your corporate records are "investor-ready."

The Tech-Forward Flat-Fee Model

We know that for a startup, runway is everything. Our billing model is designed to support your growth, not drain your cash.

  • No Billable Hours: We focus on deliverables and outcomes, not "six-minute increments."

  • Predictable Scaling: As your complexity grows, your legal costs remain transparent.

  • Embedded Support: We’re in your Slack and on your team, proactive advice is included.

Build the future. We’ll handle the guardrails.

Whether you are a pre-seed founder or a scaling SaaS vendor, you need counsel that understands your tech as well as they understand the law.

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Strategic counsel for innovators in Ontario and beyond.