An Investment Subscription Agreement sets the terms for an investor‚ purchase of securities in a company or fund. This playbook addresses representations, closing conditions, and investor rights under applicable securities laws.
Why This Matters: Accurate reps reduce the risk of post-closing disputes and litigation over alleged misstatements. Proper qualifiers and disclosure protect against unlimited liability while maintaining balanced risk allocation.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Company:
Ensure that all representations are materiality-qualified and supported by a comprehensive disclosure schedule. Negotiate a cap on remedies to limit potential liability.
If you're the Investor:
Disclose all essential items and ensure that representations are limited to material aspects. Aim to include a cap on remedies to protect against excessive liability.
Essential elements
1
Materiality Qualification
Limits reps to material facts.
2
Disclosure Schedule
Lists exceptions and qualifications.
3
Cap on Remedies
Limits liability for breaches.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if materiality qualifiers or disclosure schedules are missing.
EDIT
Reject if the clause imposes unlimited liability without a cap.
ADD
Add language to include a disclosure schedule and cap on remedies.
PRO TIP
Always ensure that the disclosure schedule is updated and comprehensive to avoid future disputes.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Materiality-Qualified Representations
"Each party represents and warrants that all statements made herein are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of the closing date, except as otherwise disclosed in the disclosure schedule attached hereto."
NEUTRAL
Basic Disclosure Schedule
"The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are subject to the exceptions and qualifications set forth in the disclosure schedule delivered by each party to the other concurrently with the execution of this Agreement."
UNFAVORABLE
Unlimited Liability Clause
"Each party represents and warrants that all statements made herein are true and correct without any materiality qualification or cap on remedies."
Fallbacks
High-Risk Transactions
In high-risk transactions, ensure that representations are heavily qualified and supported by a detailed disclosure schedule to mitigate potential liabilities.
Cross-Border Deals
For cross-border deals, consider additional representations related to compliance with international laws and regulations, and ensure the disclosure schedule reflects these complexities.
Start-Up Acquisitions
In start-up acquisitions, focus on representations related to intellectual property and financial statements, ensuring these are clearly disclosed and qualified.
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
Contract Email Agent
Self-service Al for instant contract review and markups.
Never leave your inbox. Effortless contract markups and summaries—delivered straight to your inbox. No signups, no apps, no plugins, no playbooks, no delays.
Import PDF. Redline on DocJuris. Export to Word. Save a day of work.
Import locked PDFs or Word docs and get work done with our world-class contract editing platform. Track your changes and comments and export seamlessly to MS Word without the headaches of clunky add-ins.
Markup clauses in seconds. See the reasoning, stay in control.
Negotiate with confidence using DocJuris’s AI-powered suggestions. Pick a suggested action to balance or lean specific terms in favor of a party. Or, quickly make a clause mutual or simpler with a single click without the back-and-forth.
Uncover opportunities and risks in your signed contracts.
Turn your contracts into structured insights. With Repository AI, DocJuris analyzes every imported agreement—so you always know what’s expiring, auto-renewing, or exposing risk. Total visibility, zero guesswork.
Unlike complex CLMs with long implementations and steep learning curves, DocJuris is built for speed and simplicity. We integrate with your workflow—whether connecting to a CLM or uploading agreements manually—so you're up and running in days, not months.
WEEK 1
CLM Readiness and Design
Our CX team works with you to understand your contracting challenges, prioritize key workflows, and identify the biggest impact areas. We build a tailored implementation plan that fits your needs.
WEEK 2
Install Module
We connect DocJuris to your contract repositories, set up admin and user accounts, and ensure your environment is ready for success.
WEEK 3
Deliver & Test
Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
Launch
We support you in rolling out DocJuris to a pilot group or your full organization—with launch materials, training, and hands-on support to drive adoption from day one.
Not another CLM
Tackle everything your team needs using existing IT without expensive consultants, outrageous user licensing fees, or complex coding. DocJuris takes on the heavy lift and delivers your requirements with its people, process, and technology.
See how DocJuris can automate your legal, procurement, and sales operations.
DocJuris is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. We cannot provide any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options,selection of forms or strategies.