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Client Contracts 101 Issues for Interior Design Professionals ©2015 David Adler/Adler Law Group http://www.adler-law.com Toll Free (866) 734-2568

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Page 1: Contracts 101: Issues for Interior Design Professionals

Client Contracts 101

Issues for Interior Design Professionals

©2015 David Adler/Adler Law Group http://www.adler-law.com Toll Free (866) 734-2568

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What Is A Contract?

Definition:

- A legally enforceable promise

Does it Have to be in writing?

- No

Can a Proposal Be a Contract?

- Yes

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Legal Requirements

Contract Formation:

• Mutual assent (Offer & Acceptance / Unilateral / Bilateral)• Consideration• Capacity• Legality

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Anatomy of a Contract

Deciphering Jargon

• Preamble• Services• Contractors• Payment• Payment Terms • Purchasing risk• Proprietary Rights• Warranties & Disclaimers• Term & Termination

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Focus on Details

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Anatomy of a Contract Pt. 2

Miscellaneous Provisions

• Governing Law• Nature of the Relationship• Integration Clauses• Confidentiality & Nondisclosure• Non-disparagement• Dispute Resolution

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