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As a service provider, you should always have a contract with your clients. Occasionally, where your customer is a large business or you have limited bargaining power, you may be required to sign up for your client\u2019s contract before commencing the services. It is essential that before signing the contract, you have read and understood your obligations and the risks associated with entering into the contract. In particular, you should look out for these five critical clauses in your customer\u2019s contract, as you may need to negotiate these points to ensure the contract is mutually beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scope of Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The contract should define the specific services and deliverables that you are responsible for delivering under the contract. It is essential that the contract details the scope of the services and accurately represents your responsibilities to the client. The clause needs to be clear, so there is clarity, as this could lead to misunderstandings in the future. This is particularly important when you have agreed to a fixed price for the services. This is because your business will want to clarify what the price includes and what additional costs apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To minimise the risk, you should push for precise, unambiguous language that leaves no room for subjective interpretation, for example, a clear list of services and deliverables wherever possible. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Price and Payment Terms of Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A clause within the contract should set out the price and payment terms. This should include when you can invoice for the services and how long the client has to pay you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Price and Payment Terms provisions in the contract should set out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n