7878 Method: Contract help

I am gathering all the information I can about ORM and am putting together my package and upsells. I am finding some amazing information from all of the threads on BHW and can't thank all of you enough.

I do have one request though.

Would anybody who has been doing this be willing to allow me to look over one of your contracts? I know that may be a touchy subject, but it sure would help me out a lot. I just need to know what type of information would go in to one. I have dealt with contracts before, but figuring out what to put in to one in this business is a little beyond my expertise.

Any type of help is very much appreciated.

I'm taking action... by asking for a little bit of help.

Thank you in advance for any help.

This on Moz is old, but will point you in the right direction. Tailor to your jurisdiction

http://moz.com/ugc/seo-contract-template-a-verbal-contract-isnt-worth-the-paper-its-written-on

The most important parts include, but are not limited to:
for you - to expressly limit your/your companies liability in every way possible (you have liability insurance of course)

for the client - commercial terms - delivery and deliverables, title and ownership, commitment period, fee schedule....

Beyond this - pay a lawyer to help - its a cost of doing business properly

best

When I sell Reputation Management I give clients an invoice and my general terms of service, that's all...

BrandingBaw said:

When I sell Reputation Management I give clients an invoice and my general terms of service, that's all...

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I agree. For startups, a general TOS / contract is usually good enough. I wouldn't bother hiring a lawyer to draft up a contract at the moment (personal opinion).
Wait till you settle down and see profit. When things get a little more serious, then getting a professional TOS draft up seems to make more sense.

Btw, a good lawyer can always get around the contract and sue your ass anyways. A good contract/TOS isn't quite bulletproof.

Don't want to get sued or get into trouble? Do your best for your clients!

Agree on formulating your own if your starting out. However a good contract protects both parties.

If you really "Don't want to get sued or get into trouble?...." also look at limiting your personal liability through company formation.