Phase 1: Commercial & Partnership Setup

Phase 1 establishes the commercial and legal foundations of your WeatherIt partnership.

Phase 1 Checklist

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        A["☐ Confirm Commercial Model"]
        B["☐ Execute Legal Agreements"]
        C["☐ Confirm Product Scope"]
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1.1 Confirm Commercial Model

Distribution Model Selection

Model	Description	Best For
Post-Booking Tool	WeatherIt-hosted, no development required	Quick launch, testing
API Integration	Embedded in your booking flow	Full integration, control

Commercial Terms

Items to agree:

Item	Description
Revenue model	Revenue share, markup, or commission structure
Target products	Which experiences/bookings will offer WeatherIt
Target locations	Geographic scope of the partnership
Volume expectations	Anticipated booking/policy volumes

Commercial Flexibility
WeatherIt works with partners to establish commercial arrangements that suit both parties. There's no one-size-fits-all approach.

1.2 Legal & Contractual Agreements

Partner Agreement

The partner agreement covers:

Area	Content
Distribution rights	Scope of distribution authority
Responsibilities	Partner and WeatherIt obligations
Commercial terms	Financial arrangements
Term and termination	Duration and exit provisions

Additional Agreements

Agreement	Purpose
Distribution responsibilities	Specific conduct requirements
Privacy and data handling	Data protection obligations
Confidentiality	Information protection

Legal Review
Ensure your legal team reviews all agreements before execution. WeatherIt can address questions about specific provisions.

1.3 Product Scope Confirmation

Experiences to Cover

Define which products/experiences will offer WeatherIt:

Consideration	Questions to Address
Product types	Which bookings/experiences are suitable?
Seasonal factors	Are there date-based considerations?
Location factors	Are there geographic limitations?
Exclusions	Are there products that shouldn't include WeatherIt?

Special Conditions

Condition Type	Examples
Minimum booking value	Coverage may only apply above certain thresholds
Event duration	Different configurations for different durations
Location specifics	Configuration may vary by venue/location

Phase 1 Completion Criteria

Before moving to Phase 2, confirm:

Item	Status
Distribution model selected	☐
Commercial terms agreed	☐
Target products identified	☐
Partner agreement executed	☐
Distribution responsibilities confirmed	☐
Privacy and data terms agreed	☐
Product scope confirmed	☐
Any exclusions or special conditions documented	☐

Strong foundations lead to successful partnerships. Taking time to get Phase 1 right avoids issues later.