A contract forms the foundation of any business relationship. Yet even minor textual errors can cost your business money, reputation, and time. We examine 5 common mistakes that trigger legal disputes.
1) Vague Subject Matter
Failure to precisely specify what, when, and how obligations must be fulfilled may render a contract invalid.
Example:
“Provision of consulting services” → Too ambiguous
“Provision of tax advisory services for 10 hours monthly” → Enforceable
2) Missing Deadlines & Milestones
Without clear execution timelines, delivery phases, or acceptance criteria, breach of contract becomes unprovable.
Solution:
Specify deadlines, work schedules, phased implementation, and acceptance standards.
Recycling templates without customization creates legal loopholes and weakens court defenses. Critical areas to customize:
4) No Termination Mechanism
Omitting exit procedures prolongs conflicts and traps parties in unfavorable terms.
Solution:
Define termination grounds, notice periods, and procedures.
5) Improper Jurisdiction/Governing Law
For cross-border deals (e.g., Belarus-Armenia), failing to designate:
How to Avoid Pitfalls?
UAC provides contract drafting/review aligned with international law. We:
📞 Don’t take risks – let the contract work for you.
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