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Agreement Format Between Two Parties: Simple Contract Sample

Most agreements between two parties share one skeleton. Use it to draft a simple service, work, supply or personal agreement, or pick a ready format below.

The skeleton

AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made at [place] on [date] BETWEEN [Party A name, address] (“Party A”) AND [Party B name, address] (“Party B”).

WHEREAS [short background].

NOW THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope: Party B shall [work or goods], as described in Schedule 1.
2. Timeline: [start and completion dates].
3. Payment: Party A shall pay [amount] as follows: [milestones], by bank transfer.
4. Quality and acceptance: [standards and how acceptance happens].
5. Confidentiality: each party keeps the other’s information confidential.
6. Termination: either party may terminate by [notice] written notice, or immediately for material breach not cured within [days].
7. Liability: [limits and indemnity].
8. Disputes: by discussion, then arbitration or courts at [city].
9. Entire agreement: this document is the whole agreement; changes must be in writing.

Signed by the parties with two witnesses. Stamp duty: as applicable in the State.

Ready formats

Write it well

Do

  • Use defined terms consistently.
  • Put amounts in figures and words.
  • Attach schedules for technical detail.
  • Have both parties sign every page.

Do not

  • Copy clauses you do not understand.
  • Leave payment or timelines vague.
  • Forget stamp duty.

Frequently asked questions

Is an agreement on plain paper valid?

It can be a valid contract, but if stamp duty is chargeable and unpaid it cannot be admitted in evidence until duty and penalty are paid.

Do agreements need witnesses?

Most contracts do not legally require witnesses, but two witnesses help prove execution. Some documents, such as wills and gift deeds of immovable property, require attestation by law.

Please note: these templates are for general information and are not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty, notarisation and registration rules vary by State. Consult an advocate for your case. This is an independent website, not a law firm and not a government office.