I know this question has appeared here before but, the archives were not that much help. Does anyone know where I might be able to find a copy of a contract/work order to help me create one for my business. I here alot of people getting the shaft from customers out there and would like to try to cover my butt. I'm sure someone will get me sooner or later but, maybe I can prevent a few. Thank you for your time.
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I know George Roof did have one that he gave out last year or more. I rather say this either get a lawyer to draw up a proper form or learn on how cover your BUTT when you make one.
1 you are not responsible for any tanning. My client takes all responsibility for he is the one who brought the specimen in. We have no idea on how they treated it for us to have responibility.
2 Write down all the flaws it has,scales missing, gutted fish, ripped ears, torn eye, rope burns, drag marks, etc. Some of these flaws can be repaired but those that can't will bite you back if you don't write them down.
3 not responibile for fire or theft.
4 they need to pick up the work in a timely manner or they pay for storage and or you will sell it.
No matter what you put down to cover your BUTT there is always a loop hole where the client can and will sue if they are displeased with your work
No one from outside your state can offer you a contract that will cover your state statutes as well as one drawn in accordance with the rules and regulations of your state of residence.
We have entered the age of entitlements and every greedy, worm of a lawyer spends hours each day finding ways around even the most complex agreements.
Frank said it all well. The two or three hundred dollars an attorney may charge to devise a contract for your use will be money well spent if you are serious about this industry. There may be service and goods contracts available through your local library or in stationery stores or office supply stores in your area....
Basically any agreement deals with your care and responsibility for client goods; The customers obligation for your services; A calendar period for term; Collection and disposition clauses which must conform to your state and local statutes; Default clauses and disclaimers. Remember, no agreement is fair and binding in a court of law unless it specifies the date and term of agreement.
Further, no agreement will stand up in court unless it covers the responsibilities of BOTH parties. Any agreement that covers only YOUR butt, and leaves no room for negotiation on the part of the client, or a list of YOUR obligations in return for financial consideration, will not stand judicial tests, either. Any agreement must meet a "fairness" test in the eyes of the court in order to be legal and binding.