Contracts and terms and conditions should be tailored
The importance of a contract
In recent weeks we have had potential clients approach us in relation to their policies. This hasn’t been because they are starting out but rather because they are now realising the impact of not having them in place. The attitude of “it won’t happen to us” has become a reality. To those people, their company is usually their baby. Something that they have grown and nurtured but they are now facing the harsh reality that this could become an issue. So why not get your contracts and terms and conditions right from the start.
What contracts and documents do I need?
We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of the key documents and policies you should have in place. If you don’t have these in place or are afraid they aren’t up to scratch please do get in contact. We are more than happy to have a discovery call to see how we can help you.
– Contracts
– Terms and conditions
– Cookies policy
– Privacy policy
– NDAs
– IP waivers
Each of these documents has key points that need to be adapted to your personal situation. Simply downloading a proforma or using someone else’s can cause a number of issues. You can’t assume that everyone else’s documents are fit for purpose. Not to mention the potential copyright issues.
When things go wrong
We have seen examples where companies have:
– Agreed to settle matters outside of Court written into their contract,
– The wrong jurisdiction in contracts being used and proceedings having to be issued in other countries,
– Working with freelancers and finding out they don’t own the copyright,
– Failure to protect against matters beyond their control and so much more.
The consequences of these mistakes have been costly in some situations. Can your business afford to take a financial hit when these problems arise? Not only can these mistakes be costly they can also be very time-consuming. It’s far better to have the contracts, documents or policies right from the beginning.
The importance of reviewing your documents and policies
Given the current pandemic have you reviewed your policies and documents? In this ever-changing environment, it’s important to keep things under review. We suggest this is done with particular emphasis on employee safety and the security of your data.
Tailored documents
In addition to the key documents, you might want to consider non-standard documents. This includes remote working, key control policies, staff equipment policies and so on. These can be drafted for your needs to ensure they fit your company. To see the packages we offer
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