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Simple agreement template

A one-page outline for recording who is involved, what is being provided, payment, duration, additional terms and signatures in clear language.

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Write down the actual agreement

The template separates the legal names and addresses of both parties from the service, payment, term and additional provisions. Replace every example with the facts both parties have genuinely agreed.

Be specific about the goods or services, quantity or scope, price, payment timing, start and end conditions, and what happens if the arrangement changes or ends early.

  • Legal names and addresses of both parties
  • Service or goods being provided
  • Price, payment timing and term
  • Additional terms, dates and signatures
02

Plain language still needs careful review

Clear wording reduces misunderstanding, but a generic template cannot decide whether a clause is lawful, fair or suitable for the risk involved. Consumer, employment, property, privacy and cross-border agreements can carry requirements that are not covered here.

Do not hide important limits, cancellation charges or renewal terms. Give every party time to read the same final version before signing.

03

Know when to get advice

Use this as a drafting and discussion aid for a genuinely simple arrangement. Seek qualified legal advice when the value, liability, intellectual property, personal data, employment status or consequences of failure are significant.

Keep a final signed copy for each party and preserve any schedules or documents the agreement refers to.

Questions about this template

Is this template legal advice?

No. It is a general drafting outline and cannot determine whether terms are valid or appropriate in your jurisdiction or situation.

Can I use it for an employment contract or tenancy?

Those areas have specific legal requirements. Use a specialist document and qualified advice rather than this general one-page outline.

What should both parties keep?

Each party should keep the same final signed version plus any schedules, specifications or other documents incorporated into it.

Practical references

UK Small Business Commissioner: contract guideUK Competition and Markets Authority: fair customer contracts