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Except as specifically set forth herein, this Letter of Intent shall not constitute an agreement between the parties and no agreement shall be deemed to exist until execution of a definitive purchase agreement. It is proposed that Buyer will acquire certain assets of the Business which Buyer believes to be necessary to the future of the Business, including the warehouse in [CITY/STATE] in which [COMPANY NAME] the Company has invested [AMOUNT] in cash and which has been financed by a mortgage loan of approximately [AMOUNT] granted by the [SPECIFY COMPANY] [CITY/STATE]. Buyer understands that the said warehouse has no other charges or liabilities affecting it other than the said mortgage loan. Buyer may either purchase the warehouse outright or enter into a lease-purchase or instalment transfer of ownership which is satisfactory to both parties. The gross purchase price for the said warehouse will be [AMOUNT]. Buyer may purchase or lease barrels and other equipment currently owned by the Company which are necessary to operate the Business, on a cash or instalment basis agreeable to both parties. The specific assets to be purchased and the amounts to be paid by Buyer in connection with this transaction remain to be negotiated by the parties. This Letter of Intent also evidences the intentions of the parties with respect to the following agreements: Buyer will enter into a [NUMBER]-year employment agreement with [COMPANY NAME], providing for the Company will be responsible for the purchase of [SPECIFY] for Buyer. The agreement will contain the customary terms and conditions found in employment agreements in similar transactions and will provide for the usual non-competition and non-solicitation covenants to be entered into by the Company in favour of Buyer. It is expressly understood that if the contemplated transaction is consummated, the aggregate amount of commission paid or payable to yourselves (net of reasonable expenses acceptable to Buyer) in respect of all purchases of [SPECIFY] made through you from the date of this Letter of Intent to the date of closing, with the exception of commissions earned on the [NUMBER] truckloads of [SPECIFY] to be delivered to Buyer during the week of [DATE] to [DATE], will be applied against remuneration payable to the Company in the first year of his employment agreement. If the contemplated transaction is not consummated, all such commissions paid or payable will be treated as commissions. Buyer will enter into a [NUMBER]-year employment agreement with [EMPLOYEE NAME], providing for the payment of a gross base salary of [ANNUAL SALARY] per year, to be paid weekly, subject to annual review. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. 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This free Word download lets you identify the original contract, describe exactly what is being changed, preserve all unaltered terms, and obtain signatures from all original parties — typically in two to four pages.\n","Use it whenever both parties agree to change contract terms — adjusting a price, extending a deadline, expanding scope, or correcting an error — after the original agreement has already been signed and is in effect.\n","Recitals identifying the original contract and parties, a precise description of each amendment, a confirmation that all other terms remain unchanged, a conflict-resolution clause establishing amendment priority, and execution blocks for all required signatories.\n",[203,207,211,215,219,223],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Small business owners","Extending a supplier contract or adjusting payment terms mid-engagement","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Startup founders","Modifying a co-founder or early investor agreement as the business evolves","persona-startup-founder",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Operations directors","Updating service-level agreements to reflect new scope or staffing changes","persona-operations-director",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"HR managers","Formalizing changes to employment terms agreed during a performance review","persona-hr-manager",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Legal counsel and paralegals","Documenting negotiated changes to commercial contracts without full redrafting","persona-legal-counsel",{"title":224,"use_case":225,"icon_asset_id":226},"Project managers","Capturing approved scope changes to a professional services or consulting agreement","persona-project-manager",[228,232,236,240,244,248,252],{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":231},"Changing a single clause in a service agreement","Amending Agreement (Single 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changes to a construction or project contract","Change Order Agreement","change-order-D13613",[257,259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280,283,286],{"term":7,"definition":258},"A signed document that changes one or more terms of an existing contract while leaving the rest of that contract intact and in force.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Original Agreement","The primary contract that the amending agreement modifies, identified by its title, parties, and execution date.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Recitals","Introductory background statements — often beginning with 'Whereas' — that identify the parties, the original contract, and the reason for the amendment.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Entire Agreement Clause","A provision stating that the written contract (including all amendments) represents the complete agreement between the parties, superseding prior oral and written understandings.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Consideration","Something of value exchanged by each party to make a contract legally binding — in an amendment, this is often the mutual agreement to the new terms or a specific payment.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"In Full Force and Effect","Standard language confirming that all terms of the original contract not specifically amended remain operative and binding.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Priority Clause","A provision stating that, in the event of conflict between the amendment and the original agreement, the amendment controls.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Counterparts Clause","A provision allowing parties to sign separate physical or electronic copies of the same document, each of which is equally valid as an original.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Effective Date","The specific date on which the amendment takes legal effect, which may be the date of signing or a retroactive or future date agreed by the parties.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Novation","A separate legal mechanism that replaces an original contract entirely — or substitutes a new party for an existing one — rather than simply amending specific terms.",{"term":287,"definition":288},"Material Amendment","A change significant enough to affect the fundamental obligations or economics of the contract, typically requiring fresh consideration to be enforceable.",[290,295,300,305,309,314,319,324,329,334],{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Preamble and recitals","Identifies the full legal names of all parties, references the original agreement by its exact title and execution date, and states the background reason for the amendment.","This Amending Agreement (this 'Amendment') is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] by and between [PARTY A LEGAL NAME] ('Company') and [PARTY B LEGAL NAME] ('Counterparty'). WHEREAS, the parties entered into that certain [ORIGINAL AGREEMENT TITLE] dated [ORIGINAL DATE] (the 'Original Agreement'); and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Original Agreement on the terms set out herein.","Describing the original agreement by its common name rather than its exact registered title and date — creating ambiguity about which contract is being amended when multiple agreements exist between the same parties.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Defined terms and incorporation","States that capitalized terms not defined in the amendment carry the meanings given in the original agreement, so the amendment doesn't need to redefine every concept.","Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Amendment have the meanings given to them in the Original Agreement. The Original Agreement and this Amendment shall be read and construed as a single instrument.","Introducing new defined terms in the amendment without checking whether the same term is already defined differently in the original agreement, creating two conflicting definitions.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Amendment of specific provisions","States precisely which section, clause, or definition is being changed, sets out the deleted text and the replacement text in unambiguous terms.","Section [X.X] of the Original Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: '[NEW TEXT WITH [PLACEHOLDERS] IN CAPS].'","Using language like 'the payment terms are now Net 45' without referencing the specific clause being replaced — leaving the original clause intact and creating a direct conflict between two enforceable provisions.",{"name":269,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Records the mutual exchange of value that makes the amendment legally binding — typically the parties' mutual agreement to the revised terms, or a specific payment or concession.","In consideration of the mutual covenants set out in this Amendment and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows.","Omitting any consideration language on an amendment that only benefits one party — in some jurisdictions a one-sided amendment without fresh consideration may be unenforceable.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Effective date","States the date on which the amendment comes into legal effect, which can be the signing date, a future date, or — where the parties agree — a retroactive date.","This Amendment shall be effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the 'Amendment Effective Date'), regardless of the dates of signature below.","Leaving the effective date blank or writing 'as of the date last signed' without tracking which party signs last — creating uncertainty about when obligations under the new terms actually begin.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Ratification of original agreement","Confirms that every term and condition of the original agreement not expressly changed by the amendment remains in full force and effect.","Except as expressly amended hereby, all terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed in their entirety.","Failing to include this clause entirely — creating ambiguity about whether the amendment implicitly supersedes provisions not mentioned, which can be argued in a dispute.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Priority and conflict resolution","Provides that if any term of the amendment conflicts with a term in the original agreement, the amendment controls — preventing courts from applying the earlier language by default.","In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Amendment and the Original Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.","Assuming priority without stating it. Courts in several jurisdictions apply the principle that the later-executed document controls, but express language eliminates any argument about which document governs.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Governing law","Confirms that the same governing law as the original agreement applies to the amendment, ensuring a single legal framework governs the entire contract as amended.","This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY], consistent with the governing law provision of the Original Agreement.","Omitting governing law from the amendment when the original agreement contained it — technically, the original clause should extend, but express confirmation eliminates any argument.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Counterparts and electronic signatures","Permits each party to sign a separate copy of the amendment — by ink, scanned PDF, or e-signature platform — with each copy treated as an original and all copies together forming one agreement.","This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be deemed valid and binding to the same extent as original ink signatures.","Not including an electronic signature clause when parties are signing remotely — without it, a party could later challenge the validity of a DocuSign or similar execution.",{"name":335,"plain_english":336,"sample_language":337,"common_mistake":338},"Entire agreement","States that the original agreement together with this amendment (and any prior amendments) represents the complete and final agreement between the parties on the subject matter.","The Original Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings relating thereto.","Not updating the entire-agreement clause to reference all executed amendments by date — leaving open the argument that an earlier amendment superseded by this one is somehow still operative.",[340,345,350,355,360,365,370],{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},1,"Identify the original agreement precisely","Enter the exact title, parties' full legal names, and execution date of the contract you are amending. Pull the original document and confirm the title matches what is recorded on the signature page.","If the original agreement has already been amended once, reference both the original and the prior amendment in the recitals to establish the full amendment chain.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},2,"State the effective date explicitly","Decide whether the amendment takes effect on the signing date, a future date, or retroactively. Enter that date in the effective date clause and confirm it is operationally feasible — retroactive amendments can affect invoicing, tax periods, and accrued obligations.","For retroactive amendments, add a sentence confirming that any actions taken under the original terms between the retroactive date and today are deemed consistent with the amended terms.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},3,"Pinpoint every clause being changed","Open the original agreement and note the section number, heading, and exact text of every provision you are modifying. List each change as a separate numbered amendment item, quoting the deleted text and the replacement text.","Use the format 'Section X.X is deleted and replaced with the following' rather than 'Section X.X is amended to read' — the former leaves no ambiguity about what the new text is.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},4,"Confirm consideration is present","Check whether the amendment benefits both parties mutually or only one. If only one party gains, document the specific consideration being provided — a payment, a concession, an extension of term — to support enforceability.","Mutual amendments (both parties give up something) are inherently bilateral and typically satisfy consideration requirements. One-sided changes need explicit documentation of what the conceding party receives.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},5,"Include the ratification and priority clauses","Add the standard 'full force and effect' ratification language and the priority clause confirming this amendment controls over conflicting original terms. Both are one-sentence additions that close significant legal gaps.","Do not assume these clauses will be implied. Courts in common-law jurisdictions have found ambiguity where they were absent and the original contract contained contrary terms.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},6,"Verify signing authority for each party","Confirm that each signatory has actual authority to bind their organization — check corporate resolutions, partnership agreements, or POA documents where the amendment involves a material financial commitment.","For corporate signatories, the signature block should read 'Name, Title, on behalf of [ENTITY NAME]' — not just a personal signature — to make the organizational binding clear.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},7,"Obtain signatures from all original parties","Every party who signed the original agreement must sign the amendment for it to be effective. Missing a signatory leaves that party's obligations unchanged and may create an unenforceable partial amendment.","Use Business in a Box eSign to timestamp execution and store the fully executed amendment alongside the original agreement in BIB Drive.",[376,380,384,388,392,396],{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"Referencing the wrong agreement","If the recitals cite an incorrect date or title for the original contract, the amendment may be legally ineffective — it is modifying an agreement that does not match the one the parties actually intend to change.","Pull the original signed agreement before drafting and copy the exact title, parties, and execution date verbatim into the amendment's recitals.",{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Changing terms without specifying the clause being replaced","Vague amendment language like 'the price is now $X' without referencing the specific clause creates a conflict between two enforceable provisions — courts may apply either, or find the amendment ineffective.","Always cite the exact section number and heading being modified and state the complete replacement text, so there is no question what the original said and what the new version says.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"Not obtaining signatures from all original parties","An amendment signed by only some of the original parties is generally not binding on the absent parties — their obligations remain governed by the unmodified original terms.","Identify every party on the original agreement's signature page and obtain an executed counterpart from each before treating the amendment as effective.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Omitting the ratification clause","Without explicit confirmation that unamended terms remain in force, a party can argue — especially after a dispute arises — that the amendment implicitly replaced sections not specifically addressed.","Include a standard 'all other terms remain in full force and effect' clause in every amendment, regardless of how narrow the change appears.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Backdating without documenting the retroactive intent","An amendment with a retroactive effective date that was not clearly agreed and documented can constitute fraudulent backdating in some jurisdictions, exposing both parties to legal and regulatory risk.","If a retroactive date is genuinely agreed, state it explicitly as the 'Amendment Effective Date,' record why it is retroactive in the recitals, and ensure both parties sign acknowledging the retroactive intent.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Using an email exchange as the amendment instead of a signed document","Email exchanges may not satisfy the written-amendment requirement in many contracts and can fail to bind corporate entities when the emailer lacks formal signing authority.","Convert any agreed email changes into a formal amending agreement and obtain proper signatures — keep the email as supporting evidence of the negotiation history.",[401,404,407,410,413,416,419,422,425],{"question":402,"answer":403},"What is an amending agreement?","An amending agreement is a signed legal document that modifies one or more specific terms of an existing contract while leaving the remainder of that contract intact and in force. It is used when parties want to change pricing, deadlines, scope, or other provisions without renegotiating or replacing the entire original agreement. A properly executed amending agreement becomes part of the original contract and is read alongside it as a single instrument.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"When should I use an amending agreement instead of writing a new contract?","Use an amending agreement when the original contract is largely sound and only one or a few provisions need to change — for example, extending a deadline, adjusting a payment amount, or adding a new deliverable. Write a new contract (or an amended and restated agreement) when the changes are so extensive that the cumulative amendments would be longer or more complex than the original document, or when the parties want a clean single document to govern the relationship going forward.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"Is an amending agreement legally binding?","Yes, an amending agreement is generally enforceable when it is signed by all original parties, supported by consideration (typically the mutual agreement to the new terms), and meets any formal requirements of the original contract — such as a written-amendment clause. Like any contract, enforceability also depends on jurisdiction-specific rules around capacity, consent, and legality of the subject matter.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Do all original parties need to sign the amendment?","Yes. An amendment is only binding on parties who have signed it. If one party to the original agreement does not sign, their obligations remain governed by the unmodified original terms. In multi-party agreements, all signatories from the original document must execute the amendment for it to take full effect across the entire agreement.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"What is the difference between an amending agreement and a novation?","An amending agreement changes specific terms of an existing contract while keeping the original contract and all its parties in place. A novation substitutes a new party for an existing one — extinguishing the original party's obligations entirely — or replaces the original contract with a new one. Novation requires the consent of all parties, including the outgoing party, and creates a new legal relationship rather than modifying an existing one.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Does an amending agreement need to be notarized?","Notarization is not required for most commercial contract amendments in the US, Canada, the UK, or the EU. Exceptions include amendments to agreements that were originally notarized or registered — such as real estate contracts or certain secured financing documents. If the original agreement required notarization, the amendment typically should as well to maintain the same formal validity.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Can an amending agreement be retroactive?","Parties can agree to make an amendment retroactively effective, provided the retroactive date is clearly stated in the document, the retroactive intent is documented in the recitals, and all parties sign acknowledging the retroactive effective date. Retroactive amendments carry legal risk if they affect tax reporting periods, regulatory filings, or third-party rights — consult a lawyer before backdating any amendment with financial or regulatory consequences.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What happens if the amending agreement conflicts with the original contract?","A well-drafted amending agreement includes a priority clause stating that the amendment controls in the event of any conflict with the original agreement. Without this clause, courts in most common-law jurisdictions apply the principle that the more recent document prevails, but this is not universal. Including an express priority clause removes any ambiguity and protects against arguments that the original terms should apply.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"How many times can a contract be amended?","There is no legal limit on the number of times a contract can be amended, provided each amendment is properly executed and supported by consideration. However, when a contract has been amended multiple times, it becomes difficult to read and administer. After three or four amendments, most practitioners recommend replacing all documents with a single amended and restated agreement that consolidates the original and all amendments into one clean, definitive version.\n",[429,433,437,441],{"industry":430,"icon_asset_id":431,"specifics":432},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Amending subscription pricing, adding or removing licensed modules, adjusting SLA response-time commitments, or extending auto-renewal terms in software agreements.",{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Formalizing approved scope changes to consulting or agency retainer agreements, adjusting hourly rates at renewal, or extending project delivery deadlines.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Construction","industry-construction","Documenting owner-approved changes to project scope, price, or schedule under a general construction contract, often alongside a formal change order.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Modifying loan covenants, adjusting repayment schedules, or updating security provisions in credit agreements — typically requiring lender legal review and board approval.",[446,450,453,457],{"vs":447,"vs_template_id":448,"summary":449},"Amended and Restated Agreement","","An amended and restated agreement replaces the original contract entirely with a single, consolidated document incorporating all prior changes. An amending agreement leaves the original intact and simply layers the new terms on top. When a contract has accumulated multiple amendments or the changes are extensive, an amended and restated version is cleaner and easier to administer.",{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":451,"summary":452},"mutual-termination-agreement-D14139","A mutual termination agreement ends an existing contract by the consent of both parties, releasing each side from further obligations. An amending agreement keeps the contract alive and changes specific terms. Use a termination agreement when the parties want to exit the relationship entirely; use an amendment when they want to continue under revised terms.",{"vs":454,"vs_template_id":455,"summary":456},"Letter of Intent","letter-of-intent-D12688","A letter of intent records the parties' intention to change or enter an arrangement but is generally non-binding on the substantive terms. An amending agreement is a fully executed, binding modification of an existing contract. An LOI may precede the drafting of an amendment but cannot substitute for it.",{"vs":107,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"change-order-D13461","A change order is a project-specific document used primarily in construction and professional services to authorize a discrete scope, price, or schedule change. An amending agreement is a broader legal instrument that formally modifies the underlying contract itself. For complex or recurring changes, an amending agreement provides stronger legal protection than a series of change orders.",{"use_template":461,"template_plus_review":465,"custom_drafted":469},{"best_for":462,"cost":463,"time":464},"Standard commercial amendments — price, deadline, or scope changes — in straightforward two-party agreements","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":466,"cost":467,"time":468},"Amendments to agreements with significant financial exposure, restrictive covenants, or multi-party structures","$200–$600","1–3 days",{"best_for":470,"cost":471,"time":472},"Amendments to complex financing documents, regulated industry contracts, or cross-border agreements with multiple jurisdictions","$800–$3,000+","1–2 weeks",[474,479,484,489],{"code":475,"name":476,"flag_asset_id":477,"note":478},"us","United States","flag-us","Most US commercial contracts contain a written-amendment clause requiring any modification to be in writing and signed by both parties — oral amendments are generally unenforceable where such a clause exists. Some states (including California and New York) recognize amendments by conduct in limited circumstances, but a signed document removes all doubt. Electronic signatures are broadly valid under ESIGN and UETA.",{"code":480,"name":481,"flag_asset_id":482,"note":483},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Amendment enforceability in Canada follows common-law consideration rules — a variation that benefits only one party requires fresh consideration to be binding. Courts in Ontario and British Columbia have voided one-sided amendments unsupported by consideration. Quebec's civil law framework (C.C.Q.) is more flexible on modification but still requires mutual consent. Electronic signatures are valid federally under PIPEDA and provincially under matching statutes.",{"code":485,"name":486,"flag_asset_id":487,"note":488},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","English contract law requires consideration for a simple contract amendment to be enforceable — a deed (executed as a deed with witness) can be used to avoid the consideration requirement for one-sided changes. No-oral-modification clauses ('NOM clauses') are enforceable in England and Wales following the MWB Business Exchange v. Rock Advertising Supreme Court decision (2018). The Electronic Communications Act 2000 and e-signature guidance from HM Land Registry govern electronic execution.",{"code":490,"name":491,"flag_asset_id":492,"note":493},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states apply civil law rules to contract amendments — most require written form for commercially significant changes and do not impose the common-law consideration doctrine. The eIDAS Regulation provides a harmonized framework for electronic signatures across member states, with qualified electronic signatures carrying the highest legal weight. Amendments to consumer contracts may be subject to mandatory consumer protection rules requiring advance notice and a right to terminate.",[239,255,495,496,497,498,499,500,501,502,503,504],"letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","service-agreement-D12711","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","purchase-order-D1411","consulting-agreement---long-D12543","partnership-agreement-D12551","master-service-agreement-D12657","saas-service-level-agreement-D12859",{"emit_how_to":195,"emit_defined_term":195},{"primary_folder":130,"secondary_folder":507,"document_type":508,"industry":509,"business_stage":510,"tags":511,"confidence":516},"terms-and-warranties","agreement","general","all-stages",[512,508,513,514,515],"legal","contract","amending-agreement","contract-modification",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Amending Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Amending Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding document that modifies one or more specific provisions of an existing contract without replacing the entire original agreement. Rather than renegotiating from scratch, the parties identify each term being changed, state the precise replacement language, and confirm that everything else in the original contract remains operative. It is read alongside the original agreement as a single, unified instrument. Amending agreements are used across virtually every contract type — from service agreements and employment contracts to loan documents and licensing arrangements — whenever agreed circumstances require a formal, documented change.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Relying on email exchanges, verbal understandings, or informal notes to record contract changes exposes both parties to serious risk. Most commercial contracts include a written-amendment clause that renders oral modifications unenforceable — meaning an undocumented change may have no legal effect at all, leaving the original terms in force even when neither party intends to be bound by them. Without a signed amending agreement, a pricing adjustment can be disputed months later, a deadline extension can be treated as a waiver rather than a modification, and a scope addition can go unpaid because it was never formally incorporated. A properly executed amending agreement gives both parties a clear, enforceable record of exactly what changed, when it changed, and what remains unchanged — eliminating ambiguity before it becomes a dispute. This template provides the complete framework to document any contract modification in 30 to 60 minutes, with the precision and legal structure that protects both sides.\u003C/p>\n",1781185967864]