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CREATING CONTRACTS WITH CLIENTS AND VENDORS

by eventsnmore, Window Shopper

  • Created: December 29, 2010, 7:42 am
  • Updated: September 20, 2012, 7:32 am
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Hello everyone! I am still in the works of my home-based wedding/event planning business and hope that by March of 2011 I will be fully operational.

I would like to know where can I obtain information and guidance on creating contracts that I will be able to use with my future clients AND with vendors. How do you know what legal verbiage to use AND most importantly am I obligated to meet with an attorney for this type of work? I know that attorneys can be very expensive and I currently do not have the funds to meet with one. This is the reason why I am seeking answers within this forum.

All advice and information will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Emy

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jjray | Window Shopper | 9/19/2012 - 1:24 pm

Emy, There are several websites to get legal forms. You are working as an
independent contractor for one specific project. That is the type of legal
form you are looking for. Here are important terms you should have. First, a
description of what services you are to provide (as good as detail as
possible) along with any key delivery dates. Second, payment for services.
How much? When payment to be made (might be broken up into several different
dates)? Penalties for failure to perform? Penalties for failure to make
timely payment? Duties of the buyer such as required communication with you.
Extra fees due to you if buyer makes changes after a certain date. If there
is a dispute, does the winning side get attorneys fees? An "act of God"
clause might be a good idea too (also called a Force Majeure Clause). This
would be a situation where there was a violent storm that damaged the wedding
event space. If put "sample wedding planner contract" into google, I think
you should come up with a few sample contracts.
Joseph Raymond
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BriaS | Community Moderator | 12/29/2010 - 8:06 am

Hi eventsnmore, Check out the Business.gov article on Setting Up Client Contracts. It gives you a great idea of the topics that need to be included in client contracts. It is probably a good idea to have an attorney look over the contract to be sure everything is clear and nothing is left out, but it is not necessary. If you have any other questions, feel free to post them! BriaS

Praveen_Singh | Window Shopper | 1/8/2011 - 12:08 am

Let me add my two cents here. When it comes to contracts which concerns event planning, then you have to pay heed to 2 set of laws. One is the common law and the other is the uniform commercial Law. During disputes and rulings, Common law will be applied and it will be based on previous cases of similar nature. It's important to note that phrases and words in common law can be confusing to a total newbie and hence you must get hold of a lawyer who can do the interpretations for you. Uniform commercial Law is applicable on the contracts to which all the parties are entering into. It also signifies that all the parties understand all the documents pertaining to mutual understanding. In case of conflicts or breach of agreement, the damaged party can seek damages, under these two set of laws. Further, the damage party is not obligated to complete their part of the agreement under such a circumstance. Regards