REPORT: The 2025 State of Contracting

Contracting Basics

Learn the Contract Management Basics

Not sure what is an NDA, MSA, SLA, Indemnity, Adhesion contract, and more? Learn the contract management basics here.

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Breaching a contract
April 28, 2025

What Is a Breach of Contract?

A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations in an agreement. Common types include material, minor, anticipatory, and actual breaches. Learn what causes breaches and how to prevent them by creating clear contracts, maintaining communication, and documenting all agreements.
Cost-plus contract graphic
April 25, 2025

What Is a Cost-Plus Contract?

Discover the ins and outs of cost-plus contracts. Learn how they work, their advantages and disadvantages, and when they're best suited. Get expert tips on managing cost-plus contracts effectively using contract management software.
Fixed-price contract graphic
April 25, 2025

What Is a Fixed-Price Contract?

Learn everything about fixed-price contracts, including how they work, their key features, types, and common terms. Discover when they're ideal to use and how contract management software can help
April 25, 2025

What Is a Licensing Agreement?

A licensing agreement is a type of contract in which an IP owner, also known as the licensor, grants another party permission to use their intellectual property under specific terms. This IP can encompass patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, or even business methodologies. Learn about the types of IP it covers, standard terms and the benefits it provides.
April 10, 2025

What Is a Contract of Adhesion?

An adhesion contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties where one party has significantly more power than the other in setting the terms. It is also known as a "standard form contract" or "boilerplate contract." Keep reading to explore what an adhesion contract is, along with its advantages, possible disadvantages, and how it's treated under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Two parties signing a purchase agreement
April 8, 2025

What is a Purchase Agreement?

Learn what a purchase agreement is, why it’s legally binding, and how it protects buyers and sellers. Discover key elements, common mistakes, and best practices.
Purchase and sale agreement in real estate
April 8, 2025

What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?

A purchase and sale agreement (PSA) is a binding contract that outlines how property will change hands between buyer and seller. It covers the crucial details both parties must follow to complete the sale properly and legally. Learn more about purchase and sale agreements, including key components and when they're needed.