{"id":199470,"date":"2026-09-08T03:35:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T02:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?post_type=publications&#038;p=199470"},"modified":"2026-09-08T06:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:50:44","slug":"before-you-sign-11-contract-risks-every-business-should-check","status":"publish","type":"publications","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/publications\/before-you-sign-11-contract-risks-every-business-should-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Sign: 11 Contract Risks Every Business Should Check"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contract can look reasonable on its own and still leave your business exposed. The risk often arises when the promises you make to customers do not align with the commitments you receive from suppliers and contractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>scope, deadlines and performance standards that do not match what was actually agreed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>liability caps and indemnities that leave you exposed above the limit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data processing terms missing from provider contracts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>renewal, termination and pricing terms that favour the other party;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>intellectual property you have promised but do not own; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>customer and supplier obligations that do not line up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need further legal assistance with your contracts, LegalVision\u2019s experienced commercial contracts lawyers can help. 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