# Legal

The Legal Department at Mattermost covers Legal, Compliance (including Export Compliance), Privacy and Government Relations.

Here is how to submit requests and get access to legal resources:

* **Ironclad**: To submit a legal question, a document for review, or generate a contract, please use [Ironclad](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/legal/ironclad-basics).
* **Legal Ticket**: For any questions or requests, please submit a ticket via Ironclad.
* **Legal Channel on Mattermost**: For general questions about legal resources and processes, you can use the Legal Channel. This channel *should not be* used for specific contract requests or for requests of legal (please use the **Legal Ticket**).
* If you need to reach a specific member of the Legal Team, including internal and external counsel, please see [Mattermost Legal Team](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ILLErliJoTxYRnh04yfCGlsQ15rhkYEki3KIJO-gdE/edit?usp=sharing).

## About Legal

The Legal department does more than just review contracts; we’re here to partner with you to help mitigate risk, guide the business and close deals.

Find out more about how the Legal team works and our priorities [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/137iBJgp67exkRyM4EjDfTPNihBpN1FSL_64XxkY3DUQ/edit?usp=sharing).

## Legal Resources

Here's a list of additional resources related to the legal function:

### Company Policies

* [Company Policies](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/security/policies) - A list of internal company policies for staff members.

### Contracts

* Deal Desk Terms & Approvals - Explains the [process](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PGnNmQ-p8Ci0u6pU5Fch94pMpZ_Li5itxLx7IcduiM8/edit#gid=2069137983) of how non-standard customer agreements are reviewed and processed.
* [Signing Authority](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/operations/company-processes/company-agreements#who-can-sign-on-behalf-of-the-company) - Lists who at the company is authorized to approve and sign.
* [Approvals Matrix](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fDIMiO0uydB_1zCUxZ4sGfSnBJ0P_49zbeQGgTqbYPI/edit#gid=1731392656) - Lists company-level approvals.

### Export Compliance

* [Export Compliance Program Manual](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZrUsJ2lztvavNTi_oSrejTkL0naJ9dfF/edit)
* [Certifications and Compliance Overview](https://docs.mattermost.com/about/certifications-and-compliance.html)

### Frequently Asked Questions

* You can find a list of our Frequently Asked Questions [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l5hh7oaX2GOnst9KBv7eISfswbCwm2qo800FgsHKVw4/edit?usp=sharing).

### Marketing

* [Brand Usage Guidelines](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/operations/company-processes/publishing/publishing-guidelines/brand-and-visual-design-guidelines) - Guidelines on how our trademark and brand are to be used.

### Procurement

* Please see the [Airbase pages](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/finance/airbase) of the [Finance section](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/finance) for more information about [onboarding new vendors](https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/finance/airbase/vendor-portal-guide), including consultants and vendors.

### Product

* [Software and Services License Agreement](https://mattermost.com/software-services-license-agreement/)
* [Data Processing Addendum](https://mattermost.com/data-processing-addendum/)
* [Privacy Policy](https://mattermost.com/privacy-policy/)

### US Government Contracts

* [Mattermost Legal Terms](https://mattermost.com/terms-of-use/) - Our standard legal terms for using Mattermost software and services.
* [Code of Conduct for US Government Contracts and Grants](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JGd-CYhsw5t3vWfO8SeZJEwsGCVLPj1n/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=113991105607318091949\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

## Outside Counsel Information

If you're an outside counsel onboarding to work with Mattermost please see our most current information and policies [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oYqEW06b5IVehkxnr1EXxR8MWaOChPf_C3fKLxqF7-A/edit?usp=sharing).


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