Contract Creation & Templates
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Field notes on contract operations, legal automation, and the AI rewriting how modern companies negotiate, sign, and manage agreements
Types of Employment Contracts: Which One Fits?
Permanent, fixed-term, part-time, casual or agency work: an overview of the main types of employment contracts, with their rules, advantages and drawbacks.
What Is an Employment Contract? Definition, Contents and Key Terms
Service Level Agreement (SLA): Meaning, Definition & Key Parts
How to Find the Right SaaS Lawyer for Your Business
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What Is an Employment Contract? Definition, Contents and Key Terms
What is an employment contract? A clear definition, what an employment contract must contain, written vs. verbal agreements, and an overview of the main types and clauses.
Andrea Carvajal · Jun 30, 2026 · 9 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Service Level Agreement (SLA): Meaning, Definition & Key Parts
What a service level agreement (SLA) is, what the abbreviation means, and how SLAs are built — covering the key clauses, metrics, types, standards and a free template, with links to in-depth guides.
Alexander Baron · Jun 28, 2026 · 7 min - Contract Creation & Templates
How to Find the Right SaaS Lawyer for Your Business
How to find and choose a SaaS lawyer: the credentials, industry know-how and contract expertise to look for — plus when a contract platform is the smarter alternative to hiring one for every deal.
Alexander Baron · Apr 23, 2026 · 5 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Collaboration Agreements — Everything You Need to Know
What is a collaboration agreement? This guide explains what a cooperation agreement is, the nine clauses it should contain, why it matters, and best practices for drafting one that protects both partners.
Andrea Carvajal · Jul 14, 2025 · 11 min - Contract Creation & Templates
How to Create a Written Agreement: Key Elements, Tips & Free Template
How to write a written agreement: the key elements, a free template to copy, step-by-step drafting tips, and answers to the most common questions.
Tony Dang · Jun 9, 2025 · 14 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Service Level Agreement (SLA) - Free Template to Download
Learn to set clear expectations and build trust with your customers by creating a comprehensive service level agreement using our free template.
Andrea Carvajal · Apr 28, 2025 · 6 min - Contract Creation & Templates
License Agreement - Free Template to Download
Free license agreement template to download: which clauses it contains, which license types it fits, and how to adapt the template to your situation step by step.
Andrea Carvajal · Apr 27, 2025 · 5 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Contract Drafting Basics: Everything That Matters at a Glance
Streamline the contract lifecycle with efficient contract drafting and CLM software. Automate processes, eliminate manual work and improve how you handle contracts — from the first draft to approval and beyond.
Alexander Baron · Apr 25, 2025 · 7 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Setting Up a Contract: 5 Steps to Successfully Draft a Contract
Draft contracts that get signed faster: five practical steps for clearer structure, headings, formatting and plain-language clauses — plus the common mistakes to avoid.
Alexander Baron · Apr 22, 2025 · 10 min - Contract Creation & Templates
License Agreements Explained: Definition, Models and Liability Provisions
License agreement explained: definition, typical types, simple vs. exclusive rights of use, common royalty models, and liability and warranty provisions — with sample clause wording.
t-academy · Apr 9, 2025 · 9 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Sales Contract: Definition, Application and Tips
A sales contract is a legally binding document that sets out the terms of a sale between a seller and a buyer. Learn what a sales contract is, its essential elements, how it is used across industries, and practical tips for drafting and negotiating one.
Andrea Carvajal · Apr 8, 2025 · 10 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Contract Lifecycle Management: The Complete Guide to Phases, Best Practices & Software
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) explained: the 7 phases, best practices, must-have software features, ROI and 2026 trends. A definitive guide for legal, procurement and finance teams.
Andrea Carvajal · Mar 12, 2025 · 10 min - Contract Creation & Templates
License Agreements: Different Types and Their Meaning
A plain-English guide to license agreements: the definition, the 4 main types (trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret), how duration and exclusivity shape the terms, how to negotiate royalties, plus the pros and cons — with examples.
Alexander Baron · Mar 5, 2025 · 15 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Understanding Contract Terms for Clear and Secure Business Agreements
Learn how to formulate clear and enforceable contract terms to avoid disputes, ensure compliance, and build strong business relationships.
Andrea Carvajal · Mar 3, 2025 · 10 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Understanding common contract clauses: A detailed overview
This detailed overview is intended to serve as a legal compass that helps you to find your way around the frequently used contractual clauses and explains how they work in practice.
Andrea Carvajal · Feb 26, 2025 · 8 min - Contract Creation & Templates
B2B contracts 101: Key clauses, best practices, and common pitfalls
What is a B2B contract? This guide explains the key clauses, common contract types, best practices for drafting and negotiating, and the pitfalls to avoid — so you can write enforceable agreements and dodge costly mistakes.
Andrea Carvajal · Feb 20, 2025 · 12 min - Contract Creation & Templates
How to Create Contracts Efficiently and Compliantly with Software
Creating contracts with software instead of by hand: speed up drafting, ensure compliance, and collaborate in real time — including a step-by-step guide.
Andrea Carvajal · Feb 18, 2025 · 11 min - Contract Creation & Templates
What Are the Fundamental Terms of a Contract?
Offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, legality and form: learn the six requirements that make a contract legally valid and enforceable — and the moment a contract is actually formed.
Andrea Carvajal · Feb 18, 2025 · 9 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Contract Types: Which Type of Contract Suits Your Project?
A plain-English guide to the most common types of contracts — sales, service, work, lease, employment, partnership, loan, gift, licence and franchise — with examples and when to use each.
Tony Dang · Jan 30, 2025 · 13 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Commercial Power of Attorney: Types, Documentation & Best Practices
Discover the world of trade powers of attorney in this comprehensive guide. Learn everything about the different types of trade powers of attorney, how to document them, which common mistakes to avoid, and more. A must for entrepreneurs, law professionals and anyone interested in commercial law.
Alexander Baron · Jan 29, 2025 · 17 min - Contract Creation & Templates
What Is a Framework Agreement? A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
A framework agreement sets out conditions agreed in advance with suppliers and ensures flexibility and efficiency. Learn how it works and how you can use it effectively.
Alexander Baron · Jan 27, 2025 · 18 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Standard Contractual Clauses: Definition and Relevance in Data Privacy
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are the European Commission's model clauses that make it lawful to transfer personal data outside the EU under the GDPR. Learn what SCCs mean, when you need them, and how to implement them.
Tony Dang · Sep 3, 2024 · 8 min - Contract Creation & Templates
The Different Types of Service Level Agreements
An overview of the different types of service level agreements — customer-based, service-based, multi-level, and internal vs. external SLAs — plus how requirements differ by industry.
Tony Dang · Jul 4, 2024 · 9 min - Contract Creation & Templates
What Is Legal Design and Why It Matters for Contract Drafting
Learn how legal design is revolutionizing contracts through clear language, visual elements, and user-centered approaches to increase comprehensibility and efficiency.
Alexander Baron · Jun 13, 2024 · 20 min - Contract Creation & Templates
How to Use Contract Clauses Effectively: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to drafting and using contract clauses effectively — how to write clear, enforceable provisions, avoid common drafting mistakes, and reuse pre-approved wording across every agreement.
Alexander Baron · Oct 14, 2023 · 7 min - Contract Creation & Templates
How to Create a Playbook Template for Contracts
What is a contract playbook and how do you build a template for one? A practical guide with steps, structure, a clause library, a worked example and best practices.
Alexander Baron · Oct 5, 2023 · 8 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Free Employment Contract Template - Customize and Download
Using an employment contract template can simplify the process of creating a legally binding agreement between employer and employee. Download our free template today.
Alexander Baron · Sep 26, 2023 · 19 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Contracts for Communicating With Investors: A Startup Guide
Which contracts formalise communication with investors — articles of association, rules of procedure, shareholder agreements and advisory boards. What each document does, when to use it, and how it keeps investor reporting clear and consistent.
Alexander Baron · Jun 17, 2023 · 14 min - Contract Creation & Templates
What Is a Contract Clause Library? A Practical Guide
Learn what a contract clause library is, why it matters, and how to build and maintain one step by step — plus how clause library software automates it.
Andrea Carvajal · Apr 5, 2023 · 13 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Non Disclosure Agreement - Free Template to Download
Protect your organization's sensitive information with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Download our free NDA template to protect your trade secrets, proprietary data, and other sensitive information from disclosure.
Andrea Carvajal · Mar 7, 2023 · 11 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) - Free Template to Download
Looking for a data processing agreement (DPA) template? Check out our free downloadable DPA template, which is designed to help companies streamline the process of negotiating and concluding agreements with data processors.
Andrea Carvajal · Mar 5, 2023 · 7 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Privacy Policy Template: Free To Download and Customize
Free GDPR privacy policy template to download — includes the mandatory disclosures under Article 13 GDPR, a step-by-step guide to customizing it, and answers to common questions.
Andrea Carvajal · Feb 26, 2023 · 7 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Things to Look Out for When Creating SaaS Contracts
What a SaaS contract must cover: its legal nature, the 13 core clauses explained, the types of SaaS agreements, common pitfalls, and when a template is enough. A practical guide for providers and customers.
Alexander Baron · Sep 26, 2022 · 9 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Service Level Agreement (SLA): Key Clauses in Service Contracts
What a service level agreement (SLA) is, what the abbreviation means, and which five clauses — from the service definition to compensation — every SLA should contain.
Alexander Baron · Jul 3, 2022 · 4 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Guide: How to Create an Effective Contract Template
Learn how to create contract templates that hold up: the clauses every template needs, drafting tips for clear language, and how to pick the right format (Word, PDF, or CLM software).
Alexander Baron · Jun 28, 2022 · 6 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Creating Contracts With Templates: Top 5 Advantages
Contract templates are standardized templates that are supplemented with specific contractual partner information. Learn how they enable access to more employees, reduce errors, accelerate contract closing, improve collaboration, and ensure maximum consistency.
Alexander Baron · Jun 23, 2022 · 4 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Companies Beware: Legal Tech Optimizes Contracts
The legal sector has changed significantly with the help of technology. This new sector, in which legal activities are supported by technology, is known as legal tech.
Alexander Baron · Jun 6, 2021 · 4 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Contract Preparation Guide for Legal and Sales Teams
Create a contract step by step: from first draft to signature. Whether you write a contract yourself or automate it with software — nine steps for a legally sound contract process that works for legal and sales teams alike.
Alexander Baron · Feb 6, 2021 · 9 min - Contract Creation & Templates
Lawyer Contract: Potential Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Lawyer contracts hide pitfalls in their terms and fee agreements. Here's what German law requires for transparent mandate conditions and a valid fee agreement under the RVG.
Alexander Baron · Jan 13, 2020 · 6 min
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