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Contract law basics

Guidance for businesses on the basics of contract law

This guidance is for England and Wales

Please note that this guide does not yet reflect the changes made by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; it will be updated in due course

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Introduction
The background to contract law
1. Forming a contract
The stages involved in the creation of a contract
2. Types of contracts
Contract law differs depending on whether you are selling to consumers or other businesses
3. Terms and conditions
The importance of terms and conditions for contracts
4. When things go wrong
Resolving problems with a contract
Legislation
The laws featured in this guide