1. Initial Capital Contributions: Preliminary agreements on capital contributions, used when partners want to establish initial financial commitments

2. Intellectual Property: Provisions for IP protection and ownership, necessary when IP assets are involved in discussions

3. Employee Matters: Framework for handling employment issues, relevant when staff transfers or hiring is contemplated

4. Real Estate: Preliminary arrangements regarding property, needed when real estate is central to the partnership

5. Regulatory Compliance: Specific regulatory requirements, included when the partnership involves regulated industries

6. Break Fee: Compensation provisions if one party withdraws, useful in high-stake negotiations

7. Milestone Planning: Key milestones and deadlines, included when specific achievements are required before final partnership

1. Initial Business Plan: Preliminary outline of the proposed partnership's business strategy and objectives

2. Due Diligence Checklist: List of required documents and information for mutual evaluation

3. Timeline: Detailed schedule of key dates and deadlines for moving towards final partnership

4. Required Approvals: List of necessary regulatory or third-party approvals

5. Initial Asset Schedule: Preliminary list of assets to be contributed to the partnership

6. Ownership Structure: Proposed ownership and voting rights structure

7. Form of Final Partnership Agreement: Draft outline or key terms of the intended final agreement