You disagree about what was promised
Shares, token allocations or vesting terms are being interpreted differently.
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Crypto Founder & Co-Founder Disputes
A co-founder has left, tokens are disputed or you have lost access to the treasury. Start with the agreements, the messages and who controls what.
At a glance
Is this the right service?
Founders facing a dispute over ownership, tokens, departures or project control.
What it can cover
- Rights and evidence review
- Control map
- Response options
- Correspondence and documents
01 · Check the fit
When this service fits
Access or control has changed
Wallets, repositories, domains or accounts are part of the dispute.
The paperwork is incomplete
The record may be spread across agreements, messages, payments and contributions.
02 · What we can help with
How Ape Law can help you respond
Rights and evidence review
Compare signed terms, token records, messages and the timeline of what happened.
Control map
Identify who controls the treasury, keys, IP, company accounts and project infrastructure.
Response options
Assess negotiation, exit, settlement or formal escalation against the evidence and commercial goals.
Correspondence and documents
Prepare the agreed legal communications or settlement documents once the response is chosen.
03 · How to get started
What to keep and bring
Start with what you have. These details help frame the first discussion.
Send the basics
- A dated timeline and the outcome you are seeking
- Founder terms, cap table, token allocations and key messages
- A list of disputed assets, accounts and access rights
Then define the scope
Focus the first conversation on the decision you need to make.
No settlement or recovery result is promised. Changing access, moving assets or contacting the other side requires advice on the specific situation.
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How Ape Law approached similar questions
These published matters show the decision process. Another project's facts, rules and outcome may differ.
05 · Common questions
Common questions
Can you assess a dispute without a signed founder agreement?
The available messages, contributions, payment records and conduct can be reviewed. Their legal effect depends on the facts and applicable law.
Can this cover both token and equity rights?
Yes. The review can examine both sets of arrangements and where the allocations, vesting terms or promises overlap.
What if my main concern is access to a wallet or account?
Explain who controls it, what changed and which assets or operations are affected. Control and ownership need to be examined together.
What has changed between the founders?
Give a short timeline and identify any immediate deadline or loss of access.
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