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Contract clauses checklist: 15 clauses you should not miss

Use this checklist before signing to make sure your contract is not missing an important clause.

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Core clauses

  1. Parties and capacity
  2. Definitions
  3. Purpose and scope of work
  4. Mutual obligations
  5. Price, payment method and tax
  6. Term and renewal

Protection and risk clauses

  1. Confidentiality
  2. Intellectual property
  3. Warranty and defects
  4. Liability limits and indemnity
  5. Force majeure
  6. Breach and penalties

Closing clauses

  1. Termination and notice
  2. Dispute resolution and governing law
  3. Notices, addresses and amendments

How to use the checklist

Print or copy it and match each item to your contract. If a clause is missing, ask whether that is deliberate, then add it in clear wording. Oqoodi’s AI assistant can suggest and draft clauses in Arabic and English.

This information is general and educational, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so check the official authority or a specialist before acting.

Frequently asked questions

Does every contract need all of these?

Not necessarily, but it is a solid starting point; remove or add items to fit the deal.

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