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If the shit hits the fan, would this contract even work properly? Contracts are only good when the shit hits the fan. They're insurance policies. (And might induce people to do thing b/c of fear)


Contracts are useless when shit actually hits the fan, as anyone with motivation and a decent lawyer can wriggle out of them fairly easy. Contracts are a deterrent, and something you can use to keep a client or web provider in line. Sort of like a business nuclear bomb.

And if you're a small guy, either keep your contracts small and simple or don't use them at all. Small biz owners are weary of signing anything and typically work better over a handshake and your word.




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