E-commerce · Lifecycle
Seller transition period
Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated
A transition should transfer documented operating capability rather than preserve permanent founder dependence.
Records to reconcile
- Transition services scope
- Training and SOPs
- Access and decision handoff
Warning signal
The buyer relies on undefined seller availability to sustain revenue.
Transaction impact
Earnout conflict and operating disruption become more likely.
Response
Define deliverables, boundaries and completion evidence.