📄 What makes a contract “good”

A good contract isn’t just something you slap together. It should be:

• clear and unambiguous to both parties,

• in compliance with the law, including any special legal requirements,

• sufficiently detailed to prevent disputes,

• free of contradictory or invalid provisions,

• tailored to the specific situation and purpose.

❌ What not to copy from the internet

• Outdated templates – legal standards may have changed

• Templates from foreign jurisdictions – different legal rules and structure

• Empty phrases – like “the parties agree to act in good faith…”

• Templates without context – you don’t know why certain clauses are there

• Templates without fallback provisions – what happens if something fails?

🧩 So how should you proceed?

1. Define what exactly you want to arrange in the contract

2. Use templates as inspiration, not as copy-paste solutions

3. Use specific language that makes sense for your situation

4. Have it reviewed – at least get a legal check-up

📚 Real-life example:

A client downloaded and adjusted a sales contract for industrial equipment. It came from a foreign website, which he translated himself. When the other party claimed defects, the contract didn’t address liability for damages — and the court ordered full compensation. Why? The contract simply didn’t reflect Czech legal requirements.

✅ Lawyer’s recommendation:

A good contract is like a map – clear, specific, and guiding you to your goal. Using a template is fine — but only if you understand it. Otherwise, it can do more harm than good.

If you’re unsure, just write to me. Sometimes a small adjustment is enough, other times it’s better to start fresh — but either way, you’ll have legal certainty.