Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for new zealand businesses.
When Do I Need A Wholesale Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling products to retailers, distributors, or other businesses (rather than directly to consumers), you’re probably doing some form of wholesaling already. And if you’re wholesaling without a written agreement, you...
6 January 2025
What Is A Non-Binding Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you’re negotiating a deal, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t worry - it’s non-binding.” That can be reassuring (especially if you’re still figuring out price, scope, or timing), but it can...
6 January 2025
Why Copying T&Cs From Another Website Is A Bad Idea (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a website (or launching a new product), it’s tempting to treat your Terms & Conditions as the “boring bit” you can sort out later. And if you’ve ever found...
6 January 2025
IT Service Agreement and IT Support Agreement: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you provide (or buy) tech services, you’ve probably seen both an “IT Service Agreement” and an “IT Support Agreement” floating around - and it’s not always obvious why you’d need one...
6 January 2025
What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions (2026 Updated)
Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team and grow revenue - but they can also become a source of stress if the rules aren’t clear from day one....
6 January 2025
Do I Need A Software Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Building software is exciting - whether you’re launching a SaaS platform, selling a desktop app, licensing an API, or distributing software to enterprise customers. But once your product is out in the...
6 January 2025
What Is A Deed Of Waiver, Release & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably seen a “waiver” pop up when you’re signing up for something that carries a bit of risk - a gym membership, an event registration, a contractor coming on-site, or a...
6 January 2025
When Do You Need Credit Application Terms? (2026 Updated)
Offering credit can be a great way to win bigger customers, secure repeat orders, and smooth out cashflow for your clients. But it also comes with a very real risk: getting paid...
6 January 2025
What To Do If Someone Breaks A Contract (2026 Updated)
When someone breaks a contract, it can feel personal - especially if you’ve spent time (and money) relying on the deal going ahead. The good news is you usually have options. The...
6 January 2025
Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement. (2026 Updated)
Volunteers can be the secret ingredient that helps your organisation grow - whether you’re running a community project, a charity, a social enterprise, a school fundraiser, or even a startup trialling a...
6 January 2025
What Is A Conjunction Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s pretty normal to find yourself juggling relationships at the same time - a supplier on one side, a customer on the other, and...
6 January 2025
How To Exclude Liability For Negligence In A Contract (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re about to sign a customer contract, supplier agreement, or set of website terms and you realise the stakes are higher than...
6 January 2025
Need A Software Reseller Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built (or sourced) a great software product, partnering with resellers can be one of the fastest ways to grow in New Zealand. A good reseller can open doors you don’t...
6 January 2025
Do You Really Need To Wait For Your Client To Sign Your Contract? (2026 Updated)
You’ve done the proposal, had the calls, agreed on price and scope, and you’re ready to start. Then the client says: “Looks good - we’ll sign it shortly.” So do you wait?...
6 January 2025
What Are Contractor Terms and Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring contractors (or working as one), you’ve probably seen “terms and conditions” mentioned on quotes, proposals, invoices, or websites - and wondered whether they actually matter. They do. Contractor terms...
6 January 2025
Why You Need A Lawyer To Review Your Statement Of Work (2026 Updated)
If you’re about to sign a Statement of Work (SOW), it probably feels like you’re close to the finish line. The scope is agreed, the price is (mostly) agreed, and you just...
6 January 2025
What Is A Force Majeure Clause In Business Contracts? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t think about “worst case scenarios” when they’re signing a new contract. You’re focused on the exciting part: selling, building, delivering, and getting paid. But real life has a...
6 January 2025
What Is A Supply & Install Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business supplies products and installs them (or you’re paying someone else to do both), a handshake deal can get messy fast. Maybe you’re supplying and installing heat pumps, shop fit-outs,...
6 January 2025
What Is A Profit Sharing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business with a co-founder, bringing on an investor, or partnering with someone who’s helping you grow, you’ll probably have the “profit split” conversation sooner rather than later. And...
6 January 2025
What Is A Referral Agreement And When Do You Need One? (2026 Updated)
Referrals are one of the simplest (and cheapest) ways to grow a business. A happy client tells a friend, a strategic partner sends customers your way, or you introduce your supplier to...
6 January 2025
When To Use An IP Licence Agreement (2026 Updated)
You’ve put real time (and money) into building something valuable - a brand, a piece of software, a course, a product design, a content library, or a process you’ve refined over years....
6 January 2025
Do I Need To Review My Agreement For Lease? (2026 Updated)
If you’re about to sign an Agreement for Lease (often shortened to an “AFL”), it’s usually a good sign your business is growing. Maybe you’ve found the perfect site, negotiated the headline...
6 January 2025
Do I Need A Liquidated Damages Clause In My Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever signed (or drafted) a contract and thought, “What happens if the other side doesn’t deliver?”, you’re already thinking about liquidated damages. A liquidated damages clause is one of those...
6 January 2025
What Makes A Signed Document Legally Binding? (2026 Updated)
Signing a document can feel like the “final step” - you’ve agreed on the key points, everyone’s happy, and now it’s just a quick signature and you’re done. But in practice, what...
6 January 2025
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