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Contracts and Service Agreements

What Is a Business Contract?

A business contract is an agreement between two or more people or groups that creates a legal duty or responsibility. Think of a contract as the rules of Read more...

What Is a Breach of Contract?

A breach of contract can be defined as a broken contract, stemming from failure to fulfill any term of a contract without a justifiable, lawful, excuse. A Read more...

How Do I Write a Business Partnership Agreement?

When entering into a business partnership, it's essential to create a Partnership Agreement contract, which defines all the terms and conditions of Read more...

How Can I Be Sure My Contract Is Valid?

Generally speaking, no one can say with complete certainty that any given contract is without fault; however, having a lawyer review the final document is Read more...

How Does a Business Contract Help Business?

A business contract will allow all involved parties to describe obligations and establish responsibilities. A clear, concise document that explains Read more...

What Are Fundamental Parts of a Business Contract?

All business contracts should include fundamentals such as: The date of the contract The names of all parties or entities involved Payment amounts and due Read more...

When Might a Business Contract Be Needed?

As an individual or small business owner, you might have a specific need for a business contract when: Entering a partnership or joint venture Buying or Read more...

What Are the Basics for Writing Business Contracts?

We can help you write your own business contract with our step-by-step instructions. But here's a primer for what will be in there.   The first Read more...

What Are the Remedies for a Breach of Contract?

No matter what kind of contract breach you've experienced, you need to be aware of what types of remedies are available to you. In many cases, you Read more...

What's the Difference Between Bilateral and Unilateral Contracts?

What is a bilateral contract? Bilateral contracts are the quintessential contract: an agreement between two or more people where all parties promise to Read more...

Can I Add a Provision Governing the Breaking of the Contract?

Yes, termination clauses are often included in business contracts to include information about what to do if either party needs to break the contract. Read more...

How does a breach of contract impact a small business?

Contract breaches are obviously bad news for small businesses and individuals. They can waste both money and time, and certainly lead to frustration for Read more...

Does a Breach of Contract Absolve Me of My Own Contractual Obligations?

No! At least, not immediately. Generally speaking, if someone has not followed through on their end of the deal you must provide them notice of the breach Read more...