Common Business Contract Boilerplate Clauses

Arbitration Clause: This clause can save you in legal fees if there is ever a dispute with the contract. It provides for an independent arbitrator who will decide disputes and compensation.
Entire Agreement Clause: Inserting this clause in a contract means that the provisions of the current contract override any previous agreements. This legally stops contracting parties from using oral or written agreements made before the contract became the primary agreement.
Force Majeure Clause: This clause protects both parties against any acts of nature. For example, if you contract for a job but a hurricane prevents you from performing your obligations, then the force majeure clause protects you from being sued by the other contracting parties.
Applicable Law: The clause allows for the provisions of the contract to be governed and interpreted by the laws of the state where you have drawn up the contract.
Amendments: This clause protects you from having the contract amended without your agreement. It states that the contract can only be amended with your prior written consent.
Assignments: Insert this clause so that the terms of the contract cannot be assigned to a third party without your prior written consent.

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