Simple Contract Template: Create Legal Agreements

Simple Contract Template Guide

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.

Elements of a Valid Contract

1. Offer Clear statement of what one party will do.

2. Acceptance Agreement to the terms offered.

3. Consideration Something of value exchanged.

4. Capacity Parties must be legally able to contract.

5. Legality Contract must be for legal purposes.

Basic Contract Structure

1. 1Parties - Who is involved
2. 2Purpose - What the contract is about
3. 3Terms - Obligations of each party
4. 4Payment - Financial terms
5. 5Duration - How long it lasts
6. 6Termination - How to end it
7. 7Signatures - Execution

Common Contract Types

• Service contracts
• Sales contracts
• Employment contracts
• Partnership agreements
• Rental agreements

Making It Enforceable

• Clear, specific language
• All parties sign
• Exchange of value
• Dated properly
• Witnesses (if required)

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