The Art of Contract Drafting: Guide for Indian and Global Agreements

CONTENTS:

Part 1: Overview of Contract Drafting ........................................................................ 1
1. Introduction to Contract Law......................................................................... 3
2. Essential Elements of a Valid Contract ....................................................... 10
3. Contract Performance and Discharge ......................................................... 17
4. E-Contracts & Digital Signatures................................................................. 24
5. Structure of a Contract .................................................................................. 32
6. Contract Review & Risk Assessment .......................................................... 43

Part 2: Indian Contract Law and Drafting ................................................................ 53
7. The Indian Contract Act, 1872...................................................................... 55
8. Types of Contracts Under Indian Law........................................................ 73
9. Drafting Business Contracts in India .......................................................... 86
10. Regulatory Compliance in Indian Contracts ............................................. 99
11. Enforceability and Dispute Resolution in India ...................................... 107
12. Technology and AI in Contract Drafting .................................................. 115

Part 3: International Contract Law and Drafting .................................................. 121
13. Introduction to International Contract Law............................................. 123
14. Essential Clauses in International Contracts............................................ 131
15. Overview of U.S. Contract Law ................................................................. 139
16. Key Elements of U.S. Business Contracts ................................................. 152
17. Drafting and Negotiating U.S. Contracts ................................................. 159
18. Drafting Cross-Border Agreements........................................................... 170

Part 4: Contract Drafting Template.......................................................................... 177
19. Rent Agreement............................................................................................ 179
20. Sponsorship Agreement.............................................................................. 182
21. E-Commerce Website Development and Services Agreement.............. 197
22. Artist Agreement.......................................................................................... 211
23. Endorsement Agreement............................................................................ 233
24. Patent License Agreement .......................................................................... 238
25. Software Licence Agreement...................................................................... 242
26. Software and Technology Development, Support, and Maintenance            Agreement............................................................................. 263
27. Master Services Agreement........................................................................ 275
28. Affiliate Program Services Agreement...................................................... 292
29. Consulting Services Agreement................................................................. 303
30. Subscription Services Agreement.............................................................. 326
31. Share Purchase Agreement......................................................................... 340
32. Non-Exclusive Distributorship Agreement.............................................. 357
33. Book Publishing Agreement....................................................................... 367
34. Inventions Agreement................................................................................. 382
35. Business Transfer Agreement..................................................................... 388
36. Advertising Agreement............................................................................... 408
37. Co-Founders Agreement............................................................................. 412
38. Business Collaboration Agreement ........................................................... 419
39. Confidentiality Agreement......................................................................... 438
40. Content License Agreement ....................................................................... 448
41. Management Agreement............................................................................. 458
42. Marketing Agreement ................................................................................. 467
43. Terms and Conditions/Supply Agreement............................................... 475
44. Staffing Service Contract............................................................................. 487
45. E-Book Publishing Agreement................................................................... 496
46. Memorandum of Association..................................................................... 502
47. Articles of Association................................................................................. 506
48. Deed of Partnership..................................................................................... 514

Part 5: US Contract Drafting Template ................................................................... 523
49. Employment Agreement............................................................................. 525
50. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)........................................................... 552
51. Independent Contractor Agreement......................................................... 555
52. Exclusive Distributorship Agreement....................................................... 561
53. Shareholders Agreement............................................................................. 573
54. Limited Partnership Agreement ................................................................ 586
55. Co-Founders Agreement............................................................................. 593
56. Influencer Agreement.................................................................................. 602
57. Music Licensing Agreement....................................................................... 607
58. Service Agreement....................................................................................... 619
59. Joint Venture Formation Agreement......................................................... 627
60. Family Settlement Agreement.................................................................... 648
61. Hotel Management Services Agreement .................................................. 652
62. Franchise Agreement................................................................................... 661
63. Trademark License Agreement.................................................................. 687
64. Arbitration Agreement................................................................................ 695
65. Lawyer Retainer Agreement....................................................................... 700
66. Online Marketing Master Services Agreement........................................ 704
67. Stock Purchase Agreement......................................................................... 725
68. Operating Agreement for Member-Managed Limited Liability Company ........................................... 732

Part 6: Building A Career in Contract Drafting Guide......................................... 743
69. Building a Career in Contract Drafting – From India to the
Global Stage .................................................................................................. 745