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 there a contract template in Word?
What is a red flag in a contract?
Service Agreements & SOWs
What exactly is a service agreement?
How to write a simple service agreement?
What is needed for a statement of work?
Do you need a service agreement?
Are service agreements legally binding?
What is an SLA vs MSA?
Who prepares a statement of work?
What is the difference between a SOW and a contract?
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?
What is a retainer agreement?
What are the risks of not using an engagement letter?
Why does a lawyer ask for a retainer?
What is in an engagement letter?
What is the difference between proposal and engagement letter?
Proposals, Quotes & Payment Terms
Partnerships & IP
Can I write my own partnership agreement?
What are the 4 types of partnerships?
What are the 4 types of intellectual property?
What are 5 things that should be included in a partnership agreement?
How much is my intellectual property worth?
How much does it cost to get a partnership agreement?
Can IP be bought and sold?
Terms & Conditions
For Client-Facing Pros
What is the new independent contractor rule?
What are the disadvantages of a freelance contract?
What is a wedding contract?
Is $100 an hour good for consulting?
What is a freelancing contract?
What is the independent contractor agreement?
How do I write an independent contractor agreement?
What paperwork is needed for an independent contractor?
How do I get out of a wedding contract?
What should be included in a coaching contract?
How much should I charge for coaching?
How to write a personal training contract?
What should be in a contract to be a consultant?