Signed Contract
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A Signed Contract is a contractual document that has been officially executed by all involved parties.
- Context:
- It can serve as a formal acknowledgment of the agreed-upon obligations and rights of each party.
- It can (often) be used as a reference in legal disputes to determine the intentions and commitments of the parties.
- It can range from being a Simple Signed Contract to being a Complex Signed Contract.
- It can include various types of agreements, such as employment contracts, service agreements, and lease agreements.
- It can require the signatures of all parties involved, including any necessary witnesses.
- It can be stored and managed using contract management systems to ensure accessibility and compliance.
- It can be subject to amendments if changes to the terms are mutually agreed upon after signing.
- It can be enforced in a court of law if any party fails to meet their obligations.
- It can provide a clear framework for dispute resolution if conflicts arise during the execution of the contract.
- It can be terminated under specified conditions as outlined within the contract itself.
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- Example(s):
- A Signed Sales Contract where the buyer and seller have signed to finalize the transaction terms.
- An Signed Employment Contract signed by both the employer and the employee outlining job responsibilities and compensation.
- A Signed Lease Agreement signed by the landlord and tenant detailing the rental terms and conditions.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- an Unsigned Contract ...
- A Draft Contract that is still being negotiated and has not yet been signed by the parties.
- An Oral Agreement which lacks the formal written signatures of the parties involved.
- See: Contract Signing Process, Contract Execution, Legal Agreement, Contractual Obligation