⚖️ Why Law Prefers Certainty

Under Czech Civil Code (§ 2586 ff.), a work contract must define:

• subject of work,

• price or price method,

• time or deadline.

No definition = no enforceability.

🔁 What Is Agile?

Agile methods like Scrum or Kanban:

• skip detailed specs upfront,

• deliver in sprints,

• allow continuous feedback,

• require active client involvement.

Good for tech. But chaotic legally – unless covered in writing.

🧠 How to Draft a Proper Agile Contract?

Ensure the contract:

1. Explicitly states it’s agile,

2. Describes how it works (sprints, backlog, reviews),

3. Defines roles and duties,

4. Regulates acceptance of deliveries,

5. Contains a conflict resolution clause.

You can even treat each sprint as a separate deliverable under Czech law.

📌 Common Pitfalls

• Written as a classic contract, but agile in practice.

• No fallback if the client skips a sprint review.

• No penalties or timeline clarity.

• No endpoint defined.

🧱 Real Case

Startup used agile, no clear scope.
After 6 months: no working version.
Developer demanded payment, client refused.
Court sided with neither – the contract was too vague.
Everyone lost.