Re: FN-FORUM: Client contracts/proposals

date posted 27th January 2006 14:23

I usually play it by ear for each project.

If I think it's going to be a particularly troublesome project, I'll spend
time writing a full proposal up and getting it double checked by the client
so we both know exactly what it required of each other.
If it's a small job for a client I know already, I'll just agree it
verbally.

Not had any problems yet.

Tim


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>
> Hi all,
>
> I want to get people's opinions and experiences regarding
> contracts/proposals for clients.
>
> Do you normally provide clients with a separate contract and a separate
> project proposal (or project specification) document? Do you insist they
> physically sign the contract before you start work? What if they live
> really
> far away/overseas? Or... do you just merge the two together (one document
> saying broadly what you're gonna do, the prices and any legal/copyright
> issues) and accept a verbal or email acceptance that they're happy to
> proceed? Would that stand up in court, if things went pear-shaped?
>
> I'm trying to decide what level of 'professionalism' is appropriate for a
> particular client. I sometimes get a vibe from most clients that they're
> simply looking for someone they 'feel' they can trust, and find the idea
> of
> a cumbersome contract intimidating. What's the minimum legal requirement
> to
> ensure I protect myself?
>
> It'll be good to get people's opinions. Thanks.
>
> Jomo
>
>
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