Hey,

I've been hosting for a while but I'm starting to get more contract work. I.e. maintenance work for one client that is very different than another. I can't just give them a normal signup like a would a hosting client.

How can I set up contracts/agreements and have them be binding. Fax and sign?

I've seen a company on here SOMEWHERE that has templates you can buy. Except for that, how do I get a client to agree?

Thanks for any help :)

I recommend looking at mytechnologylawyer.com and/or hiring a new attorney to help you (assuming you are new to this type of work). Expect to pay a lawyer about $200/hr.

I typically customize an old contract and then send it to my attorneys to review. It saves time and money. You could do this with the starter contracts from mytechnologylawyer.com (or any of the other sites online that offer consulting templates).

Thanks,

At this point in time I really don't have the capital to spend $200/h for a lawyer. I'm thinking about using documents from http://www.docstoc.com/ for now.

What do you think?

I would not recommend using them without an attorney glancing over them. If the $200/hr is too much, check for a new attorney at a small firm. You might be able to get someone for $100/hr.

The way we do is it start at docstoc, do as much research as I can on the topic, then send it to the attorney. Usually we aren't too far off base.

-Chris

The problem is that template versions may not be binding or acceptable in different districts. i.e. a template with Ontario law would not be good if you are in New York, etc

The same could be said if you go to an attorney or lawyer. If I went to a lawyer in the United Kingdom, the law here may well not apply overseas.

Mike