Get the “Indie Game Jumpstart” Bundles

Which best describes you?

Business Formations

You're self-funding your own indie studio from scratch

My “Bootstrapped Indie Dev” Jumpstart Package is just what you need - a more affordable payment plan to get you the basics for setting up your new indie game studio!

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You have a publishing agreement and need some help

The "Got a Publisher" Jumpstart Package includes everything you need, from setting up a company to getting your trademark filed, plus I'll take care of the review and negotiation of your publishing agreement on your behalf!

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You've released one or two successful games and want to get your business in order

I've put together the "Indie Success Story" Jumpstart Package just for you - we'll clean up the business side of things and get you set up for more success in the future!

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Need a payment plan? No problem!

Starting in 2023, I’ve teamed up with LawPay to allow clients access to the ClientCredit program. This service gives you the option to finance your legal services and make payments over 3, 6, 12, or up to 24 months.

Like any loan, there’s interest, of course, but no prepayment fees and for those who don’t have the money for a Jumpstart Package or other services up front, it’s an option to get started today (as long as LawPay approves your credit).

You can read more about it in their FAQ here and their application guide doc here. Note that once you get approved for funding through LawPay and funds are sent to me, any dispute regarding the funding is solely between you and LawPay.

Updated December 2, 2024

"Bootstrapped Indie Dev"
Jumpstart Package

You’re just starting out, either by yourself or with a few partners.

When you’re bootstrapping your game development (whether doing it part time or using your savings and credit cards), I know that money can be tight. So I’ve put together these packages and partnered with LawPay to offer financing options so you can spread the payments over as much as 2 years.

Cost:

For solo devs – $3,197 

For indie dev teams of 2 or more people – $3,597

(cost does not include any government filing fees)

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The “Bootstrapped Indie Dev” Package includes:

Business Formation and Contracts

  • Initial Consultation Call
  • LLC formation or Partnership Agreement
  • Game Dev Contract Package, including: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreement, Music Licensing Agreement, Early Access Agreement

Trademark Clearance and Registration

  • Studio name trademark clearance
  • Game name trademark clearance
  • One trademark registration (add a second registration for an additional $600)

Copyright and User Agreements

  • Game EULA/Terms of Use
  • GDPR and California-compliant Privacy Policy
  • Federal copyright registration

"Got a Publisher!"
Jumpstart Package

Your indie game got noticed, and now you’ve got a publisher!

Along with that, now you’ve got the money and the responsibility to get a proper legal setup.

This package is directed at making sure you get the best deal you can with your publisher, and that you’re getting your legal ducks in a row so you’re not in violation of that publishing deal.

 Cost: $4,697 plus filing fees
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The “Got a Publisher” Package includes:

Business formation and publishing agreement review

  • Initial Consultation Call
  • Game studio LLC formation package
  • 3 hours of attorney time for reviewing and negotiating the publishing agreement on your behalf and anything else you need!​

Intellectual property protection

  • Studio name trademark clearance
  • Game name trademark clearance
  • Game name and logo trademark registration (add studio name registration for an additional $600)
  • Federal copyright registration

Game contracts and legal compliance

  • Game EULA/Terms of Use
  • GDPR and California-compliant Game and Website Privacy Policy
  • Game Dev Contract Package, including:
    Non-Disclosure Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreement, Music Licensing Agreement, Early Access Agreement

"Indie Success Story"
Jumpstart Package

You did it!

You’ve managed to score one or two hit games, and now you want to get all of the legal and business stuff cleaned up.

Whether it’s finally forming a company, protecting your existing intellectual property, or making sure you own the rights to everything in your games, this package will have all you need to get it taken care of.

Cost: $6,297 (plus filing fees)

 
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The “Indie Success Story” Package includes:

Business formation and legal guidance

  • Initial Consultation Call
  • Game studio LLC formation package or Delaware corporation formation (add $500)
  • 5 hours of attorney billable time for such things as answering legal questions, drafting and editing contracts, or general counseling on your game studio legal issues

Intellectual Property protection

  • Pre-registration trademark clearance search for studio name and game names
  • Studio name and logo trademark registration
  • Game name and logo trademark registration (2 games) (additional trademark applications \$600 each)
  • Game copyright registration (2 games)
  • One year of trademark monitoring

Game contracts and legal compliance

  • Game EULA/Terms of Use
  • GDPR and California-compliant Game and Website Privacy Policy
  • Game Dev Contract Package, including:
    Non-Disclosure Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreement, Music Licensing Agreement, Early Access Agreement

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s talk about what you’ve got going and what package works best for you.

Just choose a date on the calendar to set up a time to talk. We’ll discuss what you need and how I can help.

Or, send me an email at [email protected].

Some of my favorite clients:

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What are my clients saying about me?

“We have worked with numerous attorneys throughout our 7 ½-year tenure in the games industry. Most have been good and we thought we had excellent representation. However, Zack’s focus on gaming and his exhaustive knowledge about the unique aspects of our industry make him a much better choice for legal advice. And, the experience of working with Zack transcends simply professional, legal advice; he engages with us like a trusted partner and helps us make strategic decisions.”

Keith Warner, President
New World Interactive
Insurgency: Sandstorm

“When I hire someone, I’m concerned about quality, communication, and speed. None of those concerns were valid for Zachary. 

If you’re looking for a lawyer who knows that game industry and creates excellent contracts, I’d highly recommend Zachary.”

Jamey Stegmaier, CEO
Stonemaier Games
Scythe, Wingspan

“My biggest worry, because of the previous law firm we worked with, was that just like them, Zack might try to charge us for services we didn’t need by making it seem like they were crucial for us to run a business. They also charged us for every little thing.

It did not come true. Zack is the best and I trust him and whatever he suggests 100%!!!”

Yaprak DeCarmine, Co-Founder
Game Jolt
gamejolt.com

“Zack not only knows his stuff but it’s obvious that he loves the gaming community. Zack is super easy to talk to about legal concerns and super easy to work with! Zack makes sure he understand your concerns before offering advice or help and, just as important, he goes out of his way to make sure you understand the legal side of things. I couldn’t recommend any other lawyer more highly than Zachary Strebeck.”

John Coveyou, Founder
Genius Games
Cytosis, SubAtomic

“From pirates to contractors, Zack does a great job at shedding light on the legal situations we face and does a great job executing contracts and taking action on our behalf.

‘This is the most professionally written contract I have ever seen’ said one art contractor on my project. I nodded my head with a satisfied smile.”

Erik Rydeman, Creator
Doborog
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

“Zack has been a pleasure to work with. We really appreciate his calm, reasonable demeanor, thoughtful advice, and extensive knowledge of the industry. 

We would highly recommend him (and already have to a few people).”

Ariel Rubin & Juliana Patel, Co-Founders
Wild Optimists
Escape Room in a Box

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