A contract is an agreement that is enforceable by law. A promise or a number of promises that are not contradicting and are accepted by the parties involved is an agreement. A contract is only legally enforceable.
Generally, you should limit your comments to matters that could cause confusion, could add risk, or don't reflect your understanding of the deal. Don't make changes to make the language conform to what you think contract language should look like.
Most contracts can be either written or oral and still be legally enforceable. However, some agreements must be in writing to constitute a binding agreement. Oral contracts are difficult to enforce. They don't include a clear record of the legal requirements of an enforceable contract.
Generally, goods and services valued at $500 or more require a written agreement.
Prepare the amendment document, clearly stating the sections to be amended and the proposed changes in concise language. Effective date. Specify the effective date when the changes will come into effect and ensure agreement from all parties. Obtain signatures.
To make a simple, small contract amendment, you could highlight the term you wish to delete or amend and add a comment to the document, before sending it back to the other parties to review and agree to.
How to write an addendum to a contract Mirror the language of the original contract. Choose an addendum title. Specify the parties. Clarify the part of the original contract the addendum refers to. Ensure compliance with the original contract and all other relevant regulations. Add any additional elements.
Protect Your IP Rights: Most entertainment contracts include provisions addressing how the intellectual property rights of the parties will, or will not, be exploited and for how long. Common issues that will arise include, among others, assignments, royalties, distribution rights, and licensing agreements.