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+> This agreement is designed to be easy to understand and easy to use. +> It is not a substitute for legal advice. +> Consult a lawyer before using any legal document. +>

+ +## How was this agreement created? + +The Common Paper BAA was created by a committee of over 40 attorneys representing technology vendors, procurement teams, boutique firms, and Big Law. + +## I see this agreement is hosted online. Does that mean it will change? + +Version 1 of this agreement will remain unchanged and hosted on [this page forever](https://commonpaper.com/standards/business-associate-agreement/1.0). Over time, we will create new versions to accommodate changes to the law and additional use cases. We expect future changes to occur infrequently, and they will always be posted as a new version. + +## How do I use this agreement? + +To execute a Common Paper BAA, first download a copy of the Cover Page in your preferred format. Then fill out the business terms of your agreement, like SOW term and details about deliverables, and the legal terms like the governing law of your contract. Finally, sign your Cover Page with your counterparty via the signing process of your choice. The Cover Page incorporates the BAA Standard Terms by reference, completing the executed agreement. + +## What license is this agreement released under? + +Common Paper agreements are free to use and modify under [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).