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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR SHARES OF ABC ISSUER STOCK

This Subscription Agreement is made by and between ABC Issuer, a corporation (the "Company") [, a corporation (the "Placement Agent")] and the undersigned prospective purchaser who is subscribing hereby for shares of the Company's stock (the "Shares"), pursuant to the Private Placement Memorandum of the Company dated (the "Memorandum"), distributed to a limited number of selected persons in connection with the offering of such Shares.

In consideration of the Company's agreement to accept the undersigned as a securityholder of the Company upon the terms and conditions set forth herein and as further set forth in the Memorandum, the undersigned agrees and represents as follows:

A. SUBSCRIPTION

1. The undersigned hereby subscribes to purchase Shares at $ per Share in the amount indicated on the signature page hereto. Simultaneously with the execution of this Subscription Agreement, the undersigned is paying and delivering to the Company the amount set forth on the signature page below, in the form of a check or wire transfer (the "Payment") payable to " Bank-ABC Issuer Escrow Account" to be deposited with the Bank (the "Escrow Agent").

2. The undersigned understands that the Payment will be held in escrow for his benefit by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement (the "Escrow Agreement") dated as of between the Company and the Escrow Agent. The offering period will terminate on , which date may be extended or advanced without notice to subscribers until not later than [, by the mutual agreement of the Placement Agent and the Company.] The Payment will be returned promptly, with any interest earned thereon, on the basis described in the Memorandum, in the event that for any reason the purchase and sale of the Shares is not consummated within thirty days following termination of the offering period (such date is hereinafter referred to as the Closing Date and shall in no event be later than ) or in the event that the undersigned's subscription is rejected.

B. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

1. The undersigned hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with the Company [and the Placement Agent], as follows:

(a) The Shares are being purchased for the undersigned's own account, for investment purposes only, and not for the account of any other person, and not with a view to distribution, assignment, or resale to others or to fractionalization in whole or in part and that the offering and sale of the Shares is intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") by virtue of Section 4(2) of the Act and the provisions of Regulation D promulgated thereunder ("Regulation D"). In furtherance thereof, the undersigned represents, warrants, and agrees as follows: (i) no other person has or will have a direct or indirect beneficial interest in such Shares and the undersigned will not sell, hypothecate, or otherwise transfer his Shares except in accordance with the Act and applicable state securities laws or unless, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and such laws is available; and (ii) the Company is under no obligation to register the Shares on behalf of the undersigned or to assist the undersigned in complying with any exemption from registration.

(b) The undersigned has been furnished with and has carefully read the Memorandum. In evaluating the suitability of an investment in the Company, the undersigned has not relied upon any representations or other information (whether oral or written) from the Company, [the Placement Agent] or any of [its] [their] agents other than as set forth in Memorandum and no oral or written representations have been made or oral or written information furnished to the undersigned or his advisors, if any, in connection with the offering of the Shares which were in any way inconsistent with the Memorandum.

(c) The Company has made available to the undersigned all documents and information that the undersigned has requested relating to an investment in the Company.

(d) The undersigned recognizes the Company has only recently been organized and that it has little financial or operating history and that investment in the Company involves substantial risks, and he has taken full cognizance of and understands all of the risk factors related to the purchase of Shares, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Memorandum.

(e) The undersigned has carefully considered and has, to the extent the undersigned believes such discussion necessary, discussed with the undersigned's professional legal, tax and financial advisers the suitability of an investment in the Company for the undersigned's particular tax and financial situation and the undersigned has determined that the Shares are a suitable investment for the undersigned.

(f) All information which the undersigned has provided to the Company concerning the undersigned and the undersigned's financial position is correct and complete as the date set forth below, and if there should be any change in such information prior to the undersigned's acceptance as a securityholder of the Company the undersigned will immediately provide such information to the Company [and the Sales Agent] and will promptly send confirmation of such information to the Company [and the Placement Agent.]

(g) If this Subscription Agreement is executed and delivered on behalf of a partnership, corporation, trust, or estate, (i) the person executing this Subscription Agreement on behalf of the undersigned has been duly authorized and is duly qualified (A) to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement and all other instruments executed and delivered on behalf of such partnership, corporation, trust, or estate in connection with the purchase of the Shares and (B) to purchase and hold Shares, and (ii) the signature of the person executing this Subscription Agreement on behalf of the undersigned is binding upon such partnership, corporation, trust, or estate, and (iii) such entity has not been formed for the specific purpose of acquiring Shares.

(h) [For Rule 147 offerings] The undersigned is a permanent resident of (or if a corporation, partnership, trust, or estate, its principal office is in ) and, during the nine-month period following the last closing of the sale of the Shares, the undersigned will not sell or transfer his Shares to, or receive any consideration for such Shares from, any person who is not a permanent resident of .

2. The foregoing representations and warranties are true and accurate as of the date hereof, shall be true and accurate as of the date of the acceptance hereof by the Company and shall survive thereafter. If such representations and warranties shall not be true and accurate in any respect, the undersigned will, prior to such acceptance, given written notice of such fact to the Company [and the Placement Agent,] specifying which representations and warranties are not true and accurate and the reasons therefor.

3. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company [and the Placement Agent,] or any of [its] [their] officers, employees, registered representatives, directors, or control persons of any such entity who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of or arising from any actual or alleged misrepresentation or misstatement of facts or omission to represent or state facts made by the undersigned to the Company concerning himself or his financial position in connection with the offering or sale of the Shares which is not remedied by timely notice to the Company [and the Placement Agent] as provided above, against losses, liabilities and expenses for which the Company [and the Placement Agent] or any of [its] [their] officers, employees, registered representatives, directors, or control persons of any such entity have not otherwise been reimbursed (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) as actually and reasonably incurred by such person or entity in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding.

C. PURCHASER REPRESENTATIVE

If the undersigned intends to appoint anyone to serve as a Purchaser Representative (as that term is used in Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933) the person appointed must fill out appropriate forms to be provided by the Company. Please indicate if the undersigned intends to rely upon one or more Purchaser Representatives:

Yes

No

D. INVESTOR INFORMATION

The Company may only accept subscriptions from persons who meet certain suitability standards. Therefore, certain information is requested below.

(a) Name:

Age:

Marital Status:

Social Security Number:

(b) Home Address:

Home Telephone Number:

(c) Firm Name:

Nature of Business:

Position/Title:

Length of Time in Position:

Business Address:

Zip Code:

Business Telephone Number:

(d) Send Correspondence to: Home Business

(e) List each prior employment position or occupation during the last five years, giving dates:

(f) List any business or professional education, indicating degrees received, if any:

(g) (1) My net worth (together with my spouse's net worth), exclusive of home, home furnishings, and automobiles, is in excess of $

(2) In order for the Company to determine if I qualify as an "accredited investor" under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1993, the reasonable fair market value of my personal home, home furnishings, and automobile is in excess of $

(3) For and my actual and for my estimated annual gross income was or is (do not include your spouse's income):

20:

20:

20:

(4) My spouse's actual gross income for and and estimated gross income was or is:

20:

20:

20:

(h) Previous Investment Experience in Other Private Offerings of Securities:

Name of Program or Company

1.

2.

3.

Amount Invested

1.

2.

3.

(i) Other Investment Experience (Stocks, Real Estate, Other Real Estate Programs, etc):

Investment

1.

2.

3.

Amount Invested

1.

2.

3.

(j) In which state do you currently

(a) Maintain your primary residence?

(b) Maintain your secondary residence?

(c) Vote?

(d) File income tax returns?

(e) Maintain a driver's license?

(k) List any other information you believe is relevant in showing that you are able to adequately evaluate the risks and merits of this investment:

In furnishing the above information, I acknowledge that the Company will be relying thereon in determining, among other things, whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that I qualify as a purchaser under Section 4(2) or Rule 506 of the Securities Act of 1933 for the purposes of the proposed investment.

E. UNDERSTANDINGS

1. The undersigned understands, acknowledges and agrees with the Company [and the Placement Agent] as follows:

(a) This subscription may be rejected, in whole or in part, by the Company [or the Placement Agent] in [its sole discretion] [the sole and absolute discretion of either], at any time prior to the Closing Date, notwithstanding prior receipt by the undersigned of notice of acceptance of the undersigned's subscription.

(b) This subscription is and shall be irrevocable, except that the undersigned shall have no obligations hereunder in the event that (1) this subscription is rejected for any reason or (2) the purchase and sale of Shares is not consummated by the Closing Date.

(c) No federal or state agency has made any finding or determination as to the fairness of this offering for investment, nor any recommendation or endorsement of the shares.

(d) There is no public market for the Shares of any of the Company's securities and there is no certainty that such a market will ever develop. There can be no assurance that the undersigned will be able to sell or dispose of his Shares. Moreover, no assignment, sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition of the Shares can be made other than in accordance with all applicable securities laws. It is understood that in order not to jeopardize the offering's exempt status under Section 4(2) of Regulation D of the Act, the transferee may at a minimum be required to fulfill the investor suitability requirements established in the Memorandum.

(e) All assumptions and projections set forth in the Memorandum have been included therein for purposes of illustration only, and no assurance is given that actual results will correspond with the results contemplated by such assumptions and projections.

(f) There can be no assurance as to the federal or state tax results of an investment in Shares, [including those set forth in the section entitled "Tax Considerations" in the Memorandum.]

[(g) The Sales Agent will receive compensation in connection with the offering and sale of the Shares but is not guaranteeing or assuming responsibility for the operation or possible liabilities of the Company and will not supervise or participate in the operation or management of the Company.]

(h) The information contained in the Memorandum is confidential and nonpublic, and all such information shall be kept in confidence by the undersigned and shall neither be used by the undersigned to the undersigned's personal benefit (other than in connection with his subscription for shares) nor disclosed to any third party for any reason; provided, that this obligation shall not apply to any such information which (i) is part of the public knowledge or literature and readily accessible at the date hereof; (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature and readily accessible by publication (except as a result of a breach of these provisions); or (iii) is received from third parties (except third parties who disclose such information in violation of any confidentiality agreements including, without limitation, any Subscription Agreement they may have with the Company).

(i) The undersigned has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that the undersigned is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investment in the Company and of making an informed investment decision.

(j) The undersigned has had prior personal or business relationships with the Company or its officers or directors or by reason of the undersigned's business or financial experience, has the capacity to protect the undersigned's own interest in connection with this transaction.

2. The representations, warranties, understandings, acknowledgments and agreements in this Agreement are true and accurate as of the date hereof, shall be true and accurate as of the date of the acceptance hereof by the Company and shall survive thereafter.

F. MISCELLANEOUS

1. All pronouns and any variations thereof used herein shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, singular, or plural as the identity of the person or persons may require.

2. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any provisions hereof shall be waived, modified, changed, discharged, terminated, revoked, or cancelled except by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom any change, discharge, or termination is sought.

3. Notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be sufficiently given when personally delivered or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at the address of such party set forth in the Memorandum, as amended from time to time, or, in the case of the undersigned, at the address provided in this Subscription Agreement, or to such other address furnished by notice given in accordance with this Article F.

4. Failure of the Company to exercise any right or remedy under this Subscription Agreement or any other agreement between the Company and the undersigned, or otherwise, or delay by the Company in exercising such right or remedy, will not operate as a waiver thereof. No waiver by the Company will be effective unless and until it is in writing and signed by the Company.

5. This Subscription Agreement shall be enforced, governed and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of , as such laws are applied by courts to agreements entered into and to be performed in and shall be binding upon the undersigned, the undersigned's heirs, estate, legal representatives, successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Company [and the Placement Agent,] and [its] [their] successors and assigns.

6. In the event that any provision of this Subscription Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

7. This Subscription Agreement and the Memorandum constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all prior or contemporaneous representations, warranties, agreements and understandings in connection therewith. Except as otherwise provided in this Article R, this agreement may be amended only by a writing executed by all parties hereto.

8. Title to the Shares shall be taken as follows (circle one):

(a) Husband and Wife, as Community Property;

(b) Joint Tenants;

(c) Tenants in Common;

(d) Separate Property;

(e) Other (e.g., corporation, partnership, custodian trustee, etc.):

ABC ISSUER SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE

This page constitutes the Signature Page for the Subscription Agreement. The undersigned represents to you that (a) the information contained herein is complete and accurate on the date hereof and may be relied upon by you and (b) the undersigned will notify you immediately of any change in any of such information occurring prior to the acceptance of the subscription and will promptly send you written confirmation of such change. The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has read and understands the Memorandum and this Subscription Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Subscription Agreement this day of .

Number of Shares Subscribed for

Total Purchase Price

NAME OF PURCHASER

Signature

Title of Authorized Signatory if Purchaser is a corporation, partnership or other entity

Signature of Spouse or Co-owner

THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT") AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE SECURITIES ARE REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM IS AVAILABLE.

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What a Subscription Agreement Covers

A Subscription Agreement is a legally binding contract in which one party agrees to purchase or subscribe to equity, securities, services, or recurring products from another party under stated terms, price, and conditions. It defines the subscription quantity, payment schedule, representations and warranties, closing conditions, and any post-closing obligations. Subscription Agreements are used in private placements, SaaS or service subscriptions, and recurring supply contracts. When signed electronically, these agreements are enforceable under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and state electronic signature laws such as UETA where adopted.

Why a Clear Subscription Agreement Matters

A clear Subscription Agreement reduces ambiguity about price, scope, and timing, protects both parties’ rights, and sets dispute-resolution procedures. Precise terms limit litigation risk and help ensure regulatory and tax compliance, particularly for securities transactions or consumer-facing subscriptions.

Why a Clear Subscription Agreement Matters

Who Typically Prepares or Signs a Subscription Agreement

Subscription Agreements are used by a range of parties depending on context: startups and investors for equity subscriptions, vendors and customers for service or product subscriptions, and corporate counsel for negotiated deals.

  • Startups and investors negotiating equity purchases and closing private placements, requiring investor representations and payment mechanics.
  • Vendors and procurement teams for recurring services or SaaS subscriptions, defining scope, SLAs, and billing cycles.
  • In-house or outside counsel drafting protective clauses, compliance language, and governance for subscription-based transactions.

Each signer’s role affects required fields, authentication level, and whether notarization or witness statements are needed under applicable state or industry rules.

Representative Signers and Roles

CEO / Founder

A CEO or founder signs on behalf of a company subscriber to bind the entity; include corporate title and ensure corporate authorization (board resolution or certificate) is attached when required.

Investor / Purchaser

An individual or institutional investor signs to accept the subscription terms and indicate payment method; accredited investor confirmations or KYC documentation may be required for securities transactions.

Core Elements to Include in a Professional Subscription Agreement

A complete Subscription Agreement balances commercial detail with legal safeguards. The items below form the typical structure used across industries.

Subscription Terms

Quantity, class of shares or service tier, price per unit, total consideration, and delivery or activation schedule.

Payment Mechanics

Payment timing, currency, invoice terms, escrow instructions if applicable, and remedies for late or failed payments.

Representations & Warranties

Statements by parties about authority, capacity, ownership, regulatory compliance, and absence of undisclosed liabilities.

Conditions to Closing

Requirements that must be satisfied before the subscription is effective, including approvals, deliverables, and funding confirmations.

Indemnities & Limitations

Allocation of risk for breaches, caps on liability, and tax indemnities for securities or financial transactions.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Choice of law, venue, arbitration clauses where used, and notice procedures for contract changes or termination.

Essential Information and Data Points to Collect

Subscriber Name: Exact legal name
Entity Type: Corporation, LLC, individual
Tax ID: EIN or SSN as applicable
Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Payment Details: Bank account or payment method
Authorization: Title and signature authority

Step-by-Step: Completing a Subscription Agreement

Follow this sequence to prepare, review, and execute a Subscription Agreement to reduce errors and ensure enforceability.

  • 01
    Draft Core Terms: Set price, quantity, effective date, and payment schedule.
  • 02
    Confirm Authorizations: Attach board resolutions or entity certificates if signing for an organization.
  • 03
    Add Compliance Clauses: Include KYC, securities legends, and regulatory disclosures where needed.
  • 04
    Execute and Retain: Collect signatures, record audit trail, and store original in secure repository.

How to Configure an Online Signing Workflow

Set up a clear digital flow so each signer receives the right fields and authentication level before signing.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Sequential or parallel based on approval hierarchy
Authentication Email link, SMS code, KBA for securities or high-risk signers
Required Fields Signature, date, printed name, title
Retention Automatic archive and audit trail capture

Where to Send or File the Executed Agreement

After execution, route copies to all parties, accounting, and corporate records; consider filing related disclosures or securities filings where required.

  • Primary Parties: Send finalized PDF to all signers and countersigning entities
  • Corporate Records: Add fully executed agreement to minute book or digital corporate repository
  • Accounting: Provide invoice and payment confirmation to finance
  • Regulatory Filing: File any required securities or tax disclosures if applicable

Digital Signing Requirements and Integrations

Choose eSignature settings that match transaction risk and required authentication strength.

  • Authentication Options: Email link, SMS, KBA, or advanced signer authentication
  • Integrations: Connect to Salesforce, Microsoft 365, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Box, Procore
  • Document Formats: Support for PDF, DOCX, and embedded form fields

Ensure retention of audit trails and secure storage in compliance with industry or regulatory needs; choose integrations that streamline routing and recordkeeping.

Comparing eSignature Options for Subscription Agreement Execution

Key pricing and capability differences affect cost and compliance for high-volume subscription agreements. signNow is listed first for direct comparison across common criteria.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day trial No No Yes, limited Yes, limited
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Real-World Examples of Subscription Agreement Use

These customer examples illustrate how subscription processes are executed in practice and the operational benefits of precise documentation.

Optica Ventures

A small venture used a subscription agreement to document an equity purchase and cap table change.

  • The streamlined form reduced back-and-forth by standardizing investor reps.
  • The team retained a single, auditable signed copy to simplify transfer mechanics and investor recordkeeping while preserving regulatory disclosures.

Martin Properties

A property management firm used subscription terms to enroll clients in recurring service packages.

  • Clear renewal and termination language cut disputes over billing.
  • Executed copies and automated invoices reduced administrative time and ensured consistent application of service-level commitments.

Practical Tips for Accurate and Efficient Completion

Apply these practices to reduce execution errors, speed processing, and improve enforceability when using Subscription Agreements.

Standardize Templates
Use a master template with variable exhibits for terms, payment schedules, and corporate attachments to reduce drafting errors and speed negotiable changes.
Validate Signer Identity
Match signer names to government ID or corporate records and use stronger authentication for high-value transactions to reduce later disputes.
Record Approvals
Attach board resolutions, investor consents, or entity certificates to evidence authority when an organization signs the agreement.
Preserve Audit Trails
Capture timestamps, IP addresses, and signer authentication logs to support enforceability and comply with regulatory recordkeeping.

Typical Timing and Deadlines in a Subscription Agreement

Subscription Agreements commonly specify effective dates, payment deadlines, notice windows, and renewal terms that affect performance and termination rights.

Effective Date:

Set as MM/DD/YYYY; governs when rights and obligations begin

Payment Due:

Specify exact due date or number of days after invoice

Termination Notice:

State required notice period for cancellation, typically 30–90 days

Renewal Window:

Automatic or elective renewal terms and opt-out deadlines

Document Retention:

Recordkeeping deadlines for audits or tax reporting

Key Risks and Penalties of an Incorrect or Incomplete Agreement

Enforceability Issues: Invalid signatures
Tax Consequences: Backup withholding
Regulatory Fines: Securities or HIPAA penalties
Contract Voidance: Ambiguous terms
I-9 / Employment: Recordkeeping fines
Reputational Risk: Customer disputes

Frequently Asked Questions About Subscription Agreements

Answers to common legal, technical, and process questions encountered when drafting, signing, and storing Subscription Agreements.


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