Contract Question....

[turbo212003]

if a potential client asks to see a contract in advance(to take home and review), should you give it to them? if not, for what reasons wouldnt you?

[WMS]

Why not, it sounds like a prudent request.

Wayne

[Jim G]

Why not? What have you got to hide?

[T2000]

Of course you should. There should never be any surprises to any party about the terms of a proposed agreement. Get all issues out up front. The only reason not to is if you want to increase the chances of a misunderstanding later.

[PMCphotography]

Yep. In fact, I give them a copy to take home and encourage them to look it over, and to ask any questions that they have.

It's just good practice as far as I'm concerned.

[natalieegbert]

I agree with everyone else. If you were to say no Id think you had something to hide and was trying to screw me over some how and would probably go elsewhere.

[Patrick]

Agreed. A good contract should also have the client sign that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms of the contract.

[asysin2leads]

I will usually e-mail (or hand deliver if convenient) a copy of the contract for them to review. That way we can discuss any part of it during our first face-to-face meeting.

[DDCSD]

Yup, and it eliminates them from being able to say that they signed it under duress without having enough time to fully understand it. That could possibly lead to it getting thrown out in court. It may not be likely, but still possible.


I would not sign a contract that I'm not able to take home and read (if I feel I need to).

[RDKirk]

I think a reasonable business position is always to let their lawyer review any contract (whether they actually do or not, that's still a reasonable business position).

[Rubi Jane]

Any & every inquiry gets a copy of my agreement the first time I email them. It's completely fair and outlines both party's responsibilities and easy to interpret. Potential clients have the ability to review at their convenience, in the privacy of their home allowing them to discuss the content without my overseeing. If they have questions they ask.

[turbo212003]

Just so everybody knows, i'm not trying to "hide" my contract, just was wondering what people do.


Anybody put it on their website for potential clients to download?

[PMCphotography]

When i first meet clients/potential clients the first time i always bring one with me, if they decide on the spot to hire me i give them a copy to look over and return to me at their leisure.

[Rubi Jane]

Just so everybody knows, i'm not trying to "hide" my contract, just was wondering what people do.


Anybody put it on their website for potential clients to download?
I used to have it on my last website, don't think it's on my current site though. It will be added to the new site I'm working on if it ever gets completed...