Contract FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people ask about contracts, NDAs, retainers, and agreements. Short, honest, and written in plain language. A document tool wrote none of the law: where it matters, we say when to talk to a lawyer.

Contract Basics

What are the 4 types of contracts?

What are the 3 C's of a contract?

What are the 7 rules of a contract?

What are the 4 pillars of a contract?

How do I write a simple contract?

What is an example of a simple contract?

Can I write my own business contract?

Where can I find free contract templates?

Is It Legally Binding?

Can I write a legally binding contract myself?

What are the 4 requirements of a legally binding contract?

What voids a binding contract?

Breach & Getting Out

Is it worth suing for breach of contract?

What happens if you are in breach of contract?

Lawyers & Costs

How much does a lawyer charge for a contract?

NDAs

How long do NDAs usually last?

Is signing an NDA risky?

Are NDAs actually legally binding?

Service Agreements & SOWs

What exactly is a service agreement?

How to write a simple service agreement?

What is needed for a statement of work?

Retainers & Engagement Letters

What are common mistakes in retainer agreements?

Can you back out of a retainer agreement?

Are engagement letters legally binding?

Who signs an engagement letter first?

Proposals, Quotes & Payment Terms

Should you pay a contractor for a quote?

E-Signatures

Is Google eSignature free?

Partnerships & IP

Can I write my own partnership agreement?

What are the 4 types of partnerships?

What are the 4 types of intellectual property?

For Client-Facing Pros

What is the new independent contractor rule?