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Short Form Contract for Ireland

Short Form Contract Template for Ireland

This document is a concise, legally-binding agreement designed for use under Irish law, providing a streamlined framework for commercial relationships while maintaining essential legal protections. It incorporates key requirements of Irish contract law and relevant EU regulations, making it suitable for both domestic and international business transactions where Irish law governs. The document is structured to be clear and accessible while ensuring all crucial contractual elements are properly addressed, offering a balance between legal comprehensiveness and practical usability.

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What is a Short Form Contract?

This Short Form Contract template is specifically designed for use under Irish law when parties need a streamlined yet legally robust agreement for straightforward commercial arrangements. It is particularly suitable for businesses seeking to document their relationships without the complexity of a full-length contract, while ensuring compliance with Irish legal requirements and relevant EU regulations. The document includes essential contractual elements such as clear party identification, service or goods description, payment terms, and basic protections, making it ideal for routine business transactions, consulting arrangements, or simple supply agreements. Its concise format makes it accessible for small to medium-sized businesses while being equally suitable for larger organizations engaging in straightforward commercial relationships.

What sections should be included in a Short Form Contract?

1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties with their full legal names and addresses

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

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

4. Services/Goods: Clear description of what is being provided under the contract

5. Payment Terms: Payment amounts, methods, and timing

6. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and how it can be ended

7. Obligations and Responsibilities: Key duties of each party

8. Governing Law: Confirms Irish law governs the agreement

9. Signatures: Execution blocks for all parties

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

1. Intellectual Property: Include when IP rights need to be addressed or protected

2. Confidentiality: Add when sensitive information will be shared

3. Insurance: Include when specific insurance coverage is required

4. Force Majeure: Add when needed to address circumstances beyond parties' control

5. Data Protection: Include when personal data will be processed, ensuring GDPR compliance

6. Warranties: Add when specific promises or guarantees are needed

7. Limitation of Liability: Include when liability caps or exclusions are required

What schedules should be included in a Short Form Contract?

1. Schedule 1 - Services/Goods Description: Detailed description of services or goods if too lengthy for main agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Pricing: Detailed pricing structure if complex

3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Performance metrics and standards if applicable

4. Appendix A - Contact Details: Key contact information 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

Ireland

Publisher

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Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Industries

Professional Services

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Retail

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Construction

Healthcare

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Real Estate

Marketing Services

Relevant Teams

Legal

Procurement

Commercial

Operations

Sales

Finance

Compliance

Business Development

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Relevant Roles

Legal Counsel

Contract Manager

Procurement Manager

Business Development Manager

Commercial Director

Operations Manager

Project Manager

Sales Director

Finance Manager

Compliance Officer

General Manager

Managing Director

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