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Contract disputes arise when parties disagree on obligations, performance, or breach. Discover common causes, dispute‑resolution paths, and how to protect yourself — in plain English.
Confused by courtroom documents? Learn what a complaint, answer, counterclaim, and reply are — how pleadings work, what to look for in them, and how they affect your case.
Automatic renewals can bind you into unwanted terms. Learn how renewal traps work in contracts, what to look for, and how to protect yourself — explained simply.
Learn what a limitation of liability clause is, how it caps risk in contracts, common caveats to watch out for, and tips for negotiating fair limits — explained plainly.
Learn what a confidentiality clause (aka nondisclosure) is, why contracts use them, key elements to include, limitations, and how to negotiate one — explained in plain English.
Discover how a force majeure clause works, what qualifies as force majeure, and how it protects parties when extraordinary events disrupt contract performance—clear and simple.
Learn what a severability clause is, how it helps protect contracts when parts are invalid, and key tips for drafting or negotiating it—explained in plain English.
Learn how termination clauses work, what “for cause,” “for convenience,” and notice terms mean, and how to protect yourself when a contract ends—explained simply.