Articles about Contracts
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
The dangers of using the wrong contracts
Contracts
May 1, 2023
The use of incorrect or carelessly drafted contracts can have major consequences: from misinterpretation and invalid provisions to a completely void contract, unwanted obligations, and damage claims. Contracts constitute the...
The rise of intermediaries: useful, but watch out for risks
Contracts
April 25, 2023
Intermediaries who connect freelancers with clients offer advantages, but the legal form determines the risks: in a mediation agreement, the intermediary merely brings parties together, whereas in an agreement for intervention...
Successfully entering new markets with distributors
Contracts
April 10, 2023
A distributor helps you enter a new market by acting as an intermediary close to the end customer — without you having to invest a lot of time and resources yourself....
The difference between an assignment and a partnership
Contracts
April 6, 2023
The difference between an assignment and a collaboration lies in direction and responsibility: in an assignment, the client determines what needs to be done and the contractor is responsible...
What is a DNO and why do I need it?
Contracts
April 3, 2023
A Service Level Agreement (DNO) is the same as a Service Level Agreement (SLA): a contract in which you specify which services a provider delivers, what quality standards they must meet, and...
5 tips for partnerships that matter
Contracts
March 30, 2023
A successful partnership begins with your own strategy and grows step by step: choose a partner carefully, start small with a pilot, and finalize the agreements at the right moment...
What should you pay attention to when drafting an SLA?
Contracts
March 28, 2023
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) specifies which services a provider delivers, what quality standards they must meet, and what happens if that level is not met. A good...
Collaborating with other entrepreneurs in a legally correct manner
Contracts
February 28, 2023
Collaborating legally and correctly with other entrepreneurs starts with good written agreements: from a partnership agreement to the right legal structure, a clear lease agreement, and a confidentiality agreement. Without these agreements, you run...
The treatment agreement and the rights and obligations of the patient
Contracts
February 23, 2023
As soon as a patient enters into a treatment relationship with a doctor, a treatment agreement arises, the rights and obligations of which are largely laid down in the WGBO (Medical Treatment Agreement Act). Freedom of contract is...
This is how you conclude an agreement via a registration form
Contracts
February 21, 2023
An agreement concluded via a registration form on your website can be fully legally valid — provided it is clear to the user what they are entering into and you the general...