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Short Form Contract for Austria

Short Form Contract Template for Austria

This document is a concise legal agreement designed for use under Austrian law, incorporating essential contractual elements while maintaining brevity and clarity. It complies with the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) and Commercial Code (UGB) requirements while providing a streamlined framework for commercial relationships. The document includes core provisions for basic business transactions, such as service delivery, goods supply, or consulting arrangements, with clear terms on obligations, payment, and duration, suitable for straightforward commercial arrangements where extensive contractual provisions are not necessary.

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What is a Short Form Contract?

The Short Form Contract template is specifically designed for use in the Austrian legal framework where parties require a simplified yet legally robust agreement for their business relationships. This document type is particularly suitable for routine commercial transactions, standard service arrangements, or basic supply agreements where the complexity of a full-length contract is unnecessary. It incorporates essential provisions required under Austrian law while maintaining accessibility and ease of use. The template ensures compliance with both the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) and Commercial Code (UGB), while being adaptable to various business contexts. It is commonly used when parties need to quickly formalize their business relationship while ensuring legal certainty and protection of their interests.

What sections should be included in a Short Form Contract?

1. Parties: Identification of contracting parties including full legal names, registration numbers, and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the agreement and relationship between parties

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, kept minimal for short form

4. Subject Matter: Clear description of the contract's purpose and scope

5. Payment Terms: Price, payment schedule, and method of payment

6. Duration: Contract term, commencement date, and termination provisions

7. Rights and Obligations: Core responsibilities and rights of each party

8. Confidentiality: Basic confidentiality obligations

9. Governing Law: Specification of Austrian law as governing law

10. Signatures: Execution block including date and authorized signatures

What sections are optional to include in a Short Form Contract?

1. Force Majeure: Include when contract performance might be affected by external events

2. Data Protection: Include when personal data is processed under the contract

3. Intellectual Property: Include when IP rights are relevant to the transaction

4. Insurance: Include when specific insurance requirements are necessary

5. Non-Competition: Include when protecting business interests from competition is relevant

6. Assignment: Include when transfer of rights needs to be specifically addressed

What schedules should be included in a Short Form Contract?

1. Services Description: Detailed description of services or goods if too detailed for main agreement

2. Price List: Detailed pricing information if multiple items or complex pricing structure

3. Contact Details: List of key contacts and notice details for both parties

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Austria

Publisher

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Document Type

Service Agreement

Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Industries

Professional Services

Information Technology

Retail

Manufacturing

Construction

Consulting

Distribution

Healthcare

Real Estate

Financial Services

Marketing and Advertising

Transportation and Logistics

Relevant Teams

Legal

Procurement

Sales

Operations

Commercial

Finance

Risk and Compliance

Business Development

Contract Administration

Relevant Roles

Legal Counsel

Contract Manager

Procurement Manager

Business Development Manager

Sales Manager

Operations Manager

Project Manager

Commercial Director

General Manager

Chief Financial Officer

Risk Manager

Compliance Officer

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Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

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