Free And Sample Contacts
With the growth of the internet there is a plethora of form or "sample" contracts claiming to be legal in many types of situations. Well, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
In the United States there are 50 state jurisdictions as well as the Federal Government. Each has its own laws and standards. What may be legal in one state is often invalid in another. Many states have consumer protection laws that require certain elements in agreements or the agreement is not only invalid but the party offering an invalid contract may face civil or legal penalties.
There are over two hundred other countries with many states and provinces that have unique requirements for contracts and then there are international treaties and conventions governing transactions between citizens of signatory nations.
There are many different industries in this world. Each industry has many regulations that need to be considered when writing contracts. Each company within the same industry varies greatly. The requirements to make each company successful are not the same. Contracts need to created especially for your needs in order to adequately protect you.
So don’t be penny wise and pound foolish: avoid "free" or "sample" contracts and always use a professional who custom tailors the agreement to your unique situation.