This week I finally finished writing a contract I am happy with giving to clients.  I thought it might be useful to give you an overview of what is in it, as I know there are a lot of people who still don’t use them.  I don’t think it’s until you’ve been burnt that you truly appreciate how useful they are.

I used Andy Clarke’s article in 24ways as a guide. I strongly recommend you take a look first, I think he sets the right tone in his (more colloquial than legal fluff).

I’m not going to give you an exact replication of what it contains before I check it over with a lawyer. I also think it’s important to write it yourself so that you know and understand it inside out, but here are a few things you really should mention in it.

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