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Author:  Fogmeister [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  Contracting

I'm about to start on a collaborative app with a guy and have a contract to sign but I have never done anything like this before so I don't really know what to sort of stuff to check for on the contract.

The problem I have is that I'm not sure (from the contract) what I am allowed to disclose to other people in order for them to check the contract through with me.

Can anyone offer any advice?

Surely it is normal to have a third party check a contract before signing?

Thanks

Oliver

Author:  AlunD [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

always worth getting a friendly solicitor to check it over.

check for things you have to deliver and penalties

get out clauses and liabilities.

Author:  jonbwfc [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

I'd say it's pretty much essential. You could maybe get away with it if it's obviously a 'form' contract but other than that, a few quid spent letting a solicitor look at it would be worthwhile. Any contract which stipulates you can't show it to anyone else would get me worried form the start, to be honest with you.

Author:  AlunD [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

Don't mix up NDA's ( Non Disclosure Agreements ) and contracts.

An NDA will say you cannot discuss XYZ etc a contract will say you must deliver x by such y date and you will be bound by an NDA.

That way you can get the contract approved in safety.

Author:  Fogmeister [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

AlunD wrote:
Don't mix up NDA's ( Non Disclosure Agreements ) and contracts.

An NDA will say you cannot discuss XYZ etc a contract will say you must deliver x by such y date and you will be bound by an NDA.

That way you can get the contract approved in safety.

Yeah, I'm just being over cautious (don't know why).

The contract says stuff like "I mustn't discuss internal financial information of the company with anyone" etc...

There is nothing on the contract that says I cannot show the contract to other people.

Author:  AlunD [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

Fogmeister wrote:
AlunD wrote:
Don't mix up NDA's ( Non Disclosure Agreements ) and contracts.

An NDA will say you cannot discuss XYZ etc a contract will say you must deliver x by such y date and you will be bound by an NDA.

That way you can get the contract approved in safety.

Yeah, I'm just being over cautious (don't know why).

The contract says stuff like "I mustn't discuss internal financial information of the company with anyone" etc...

There is nothing on the contract that says I cannot show the contract to other people.


As long as the contract doesn't include said information ........... :D

Author:  brataccas [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

thought this thread was about pregnancy and that the eccentric oliver was expecting :x

Author:  John_Vella [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

brataccas wrote:
thought this thread was about pregnancy and that the eccentric oliver was expecting :x


No bratty, that would be contractions. :roll:

Author:  brataccas [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

John_Vella wrote:

No bratty, that would be contractions. :roll:


contractulations on correcting me properly :cry:

Author:  John_Vella [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

brataccas wrote:
John_Vella wrote:

No bratty, that would be contractions. :roll:


contractulations on correcting me properly :cry:


And thank you for not contradicting me :P

Author:  belchingmatt [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

Shirley you would be covered by the confidentiality of a relationship between you and a solicitor if your saw one anyway.

Author:  steve74 [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

belchingmatt wrote:
Shirley you would be covered by the confidentiality of a relationship between you and a solicitor if your saw one anyway.

Yes... and don't call him Shirley!

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Author:  Fogmeister [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Contracting

My Dad took a look at it and made a few comments about a couple of wordings.

I then edited the bits he commented on and asked if it was OK (with the other guy) and it was.

TBH I think I'm fairly safe working with this guy but you can never be 100% certain.

Anyway, they are now in the post.

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