{"id":225561,"date":"2024-01-08T09:59:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T20:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=225561"},"modified":"2024-06-04T12:42:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T23:42:18","slug":"draft-standard-form-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/draft-standard-form-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Draft a Standard Form Contract?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In running a business, you will engage in many <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/drafting-forming-business-contract\/\">contractual agreements<\/a>. These contracts play a vital role in safeguarding and sustaining your business relationships.&nbsp;Suppose you have a straightforward offer with minimal negotiation required.&nbsp;In that case, drafting a standard form contract is advantageous, as it is an efficient way to present your proposal to the other party.&nbsp;This article will cover how to draft a standard form contract, highlighting crucial elements to include to prevent disputes under contract law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Standard Form Contract?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard form contract usually involves one party forming a contract where the party on the receiving end has little to no negotiation room, much like a \u201ctake it or leave it\u201d arrangement. There is no specific definition for a standard form contract under New Zealand law, but it tends to take the form of a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/unconsionable-conduct-consumer-contract\/\">consumer contract<\/a> or a specified trade contract. An agreement generally fits this classification if the contract\u2019s annual value threshold is below $250,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine whether a contract qualifies as a standard form contract, the court will take into account the following factors:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>whether the party in charge of preparing the contract holds all or most of the bargaining power in the transaction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether its preparation came before any discussions regarding the transaction between the parties;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if the other parties could only accept or reject the contract terms as presented;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the extent to which the parties could negotiate the contract terms; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how well the contract terms consider the specific characteristics of the relevant parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the names of standard form contracts may differ, they have similar rules implemented in the drafting process.&nbsp;This type of contract is advantageous when there are multiple uses for the contract without needing to personalise it for each individual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of standard form contracts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sales Terms and Conditions for goods;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Terms and Conditions for services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website terms of use; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy policies and company policies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considerations for Drafting a Standard Form Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Standard form contracts often arise when one party holds more bargaining power than the other. For example, sellers generally have greater bargaining power in consumer transactions, allowing them to impose standard terms on buyers. Similarly, employers typically hold more bargaining power within employment contracts, enabling the imposition of standard terms upon employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While standard-form contracts can be helpful in certain situations, they can pose issues if the contract terms are unfair or disadvantageous to the receiving party.&nbsp;Therefore, when drafting such contracts, you need to consider the following factors to mitigate the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/unfair-contract-terms\/\">unfairness<\/a> within the contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/22115855\/cytonn-photography-GJao3ZTX9gU-unsplash-e1640129621597.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Commercial Contracts Checklist<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>To protect your business, ensure supplier contracts meet your business\u2019 needs. Our free Commercial Contracts Checklist will help.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/Commercial_Contracts_Guide_NZ.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Key considerations include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>using plain, easily understandable language;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>using clear wording that is not ambiguous or uncertain to reduce confusion and conflict;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transparency to allow for easy accessibility;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no unfair terms;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no use of unfair pressure or tactics that would amount to unconscionable conduct; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing sufficient reasonable notice of terms to the other parties of the contract, enabling them time to read and 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New Zealand law consists of regulations that prevent unfair contract terms, safeguarding consumers from potential disadvantages within these agreements.&nbsp;Careful examination of contract terms while drafting is crucial to eliminate potentially unfair clauses and prevent the law from voiding any terms in your standard contracts.&nbsp;Fair terms enhance your company\u2019s reputation, save time, protect involved parties, and mitigate disputes. Additionally, providing sufficient notice of terms and using plain language for easy comprehension enables the formation of a successfully binding standard form contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need assistance drafting a standard form contract, LegalVision\u2019s experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/contract-lawyers-lp\/\">contract lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership.&nbsp;For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+64800005570\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0800 005 570<\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/membership\/\">membership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In running a business, you will engage in many contractual agreements. 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