make your free contract variation (addendum or amendment)

making your contract variation agreement online is simple. just answer a few questions and 2022世界杯32强抽签时间 will build your document for you. when you have all the information about the changes you’re making to your contract prepared in advance, creating your document is a quick and easy process. 

you’ll need the following information: 

the parties 

• what are the name, address, and legal structure of the first party (to the original contract and to the contract variation agreement)? if it’s a company or llp, what is its company or llp number?  

• what are the second party’s name, address, and legal structure? if it’s a company or llp, what is its company or llp number?

• was a guarantor (ie a party that makes a legally binding promise to cover another party’s obligations under the contract if that party cannot) appointed in the original contract? if so:

  • what are the guarantor’s name, address, and legal structure? if it’s a company or llp, what is its company or llp number?

  • was the guarantor appointed to cover obligations of the first party or the second party?

  • in which clause(s) of the original contract was the guarantor appointed?

the original contract (ie the contract that is being varied)

• what is the original contract's title?

• for what purpose was the original contract made?

• do the laws of england and wales or the laws of scotland apply to the original contract?

• when was the original contract made?

• has the original contract been varied before?

  • if so, when?

• will a copy of the text of the original contract be attached to the contract variation agreement or inserted into it?

the changes to your contract

• when will the changes to the original contract take effect (ie what is the effective date of this contract variation agreement)?

• does the original contract say anything about contract variations? if yes:

  • what does it say?

  • which clause(s) of the original contract contain this text?

• what changes are you making to the original contract? 

  • are you changing:

    • fees or prices?

    • due dates?

    • delivery dates?

    • which goods are being purchased?

    • specifications for services being provided?

    • the time and/or date at which services are to be provided?

    • the location at which services are to be provided?

    • parties’ details?

    • what parties will contribute to a collaboration?

    • anything else? 

  • you can make as many of each of these types of variations as you like. for each variation you make, you must generally identify:

    • which clause(s) of the contract contain the text that is being changed (or where new text will go, if you’re inserting new text/clauses).

    • exactly which text is being changed (unless you’re inserting new text/clauses).

    • what the new text will be (unless you’re removing text/clauses without replacement).

    • the purpose of the text being changed or removed, if the change sits within the ‘anything else’ category above. 

• if the original contract is governed by the laws of england and wales, is consideration (ie something of value that's exchanged for something else) being provided in exchange for the changes to the original contract?

  • if so, are both parties providing consideration within the changes being made to the original contract?

    • if not, what consideration is being provided? 

making the contract variation agreement legally binding

• if consideration is being exchanged or the original contract is governed by the laws of scotland:

  • who is the first party’s signatory, if it’s a company, llp, or partnership? this is the person who will sign the agreement on the company’s, llp’s, or partnership’s behalf.  

  • who is the second party’s signatory, if it’s a company, llp, or partnership?

• if the original contract is governed by the laws of england and wales and consideration is not being exchanged:

  • how will the first party sign the deed? the options available depend on the first party’s legal structure. for more information, read the make it legal checklist for this document.

contract variation agreements make legally binding changes to existing contracts. to do this, this contract variation agreement template includes the following terms and sections:

‘this contract amendment (the agreement) is made…’

the contract variation agreement starts by clearly identifying the parties to the agreement, including the guarantor if there is one. if the agreement is being made as a deed, this is also highlighted here.

the original contract

this section identifies the original contract that is being varied as well as any previous variations that have been made to it. it highlights where a copy of the text of the original contract can be found.

amendments

next, the agreement sets out the terms on which it is able to vary the original contract, ie:

• whether the original contract contains any rules about varying that contract and, if so, what these are, and

• whether consideration is being given in exchange for the variations to the contract and, if so, what this is

this section also specifies the changes you are making to the original contract by identifying which part(s) of the contract are being changed and how.

guarantor’s content   

if the original contract appointed a guarantor to guarantee one of the party’s performance of its obligations under that contract, this section will be included. it clarifies where in the contract the guarantor was appointed and which party’s obligations it guarantees. it then makes a statement that, by signing the contract variation agreement, the guarantor consents and agrees to the changes that this contract variation agreement is making to the original contract and confirms that their guarantee remains in full force and effect.

effect of the agreement

this section clarifies that the original contract remains unchanged except for the specific changes being made by this contract variation agreement. it identifies when the variations will take effect.

interpretation and jurisdiction 

this section clarifies how this contract variation agreement interacts with the original contract regarding how terms are defined within it, to avoid confusion or ambiguity. 

it also sets out which country’s legal system must be used to resolve any disputes arising in relation to the agreement (ie the agreement’s jurisdiction). this is necessary as the legal systems of england and wales and of scotland are different. a consumer’s ability to enforce some consumer rights within the legal system of other countries of the uk is also noted. 

‘the parties have signed this agreement on the date(s) below…’

the agreement ends with space for all relevant individuals to sign to make the agreement legally binding. who must sign depends on who the parties are, what their legal structures are, and whether the agreement is made as a simple contract or a deed. for more information, read the make it legal checklist for this document.

schedule 1 - original contract

if you’re including the text of the original contract within your contract variation agreement, this heading will be included, under which you should insert the contract text. 

if you want your contract variation agreement to include further or more detailed provisions, you can edit your document. however, if you do this, you may want a lawyer to review the document for you (or to make the changes for you) to make sure that your modified contract variation agreement complies with all relevant laws and meets your specific needs. use 2022世界杯32强抽签时间 ’s ask a lawyer service for assistance.

stick to the law

varying a contract can be incredibly simple and easy. theoretically, agreement from both parties is usually the main thing that’s required. however, it’s not uncommon for additional rules to restrict how a contract can be varied. for example:

• the contract itself may impose rules (eg a third party’s content may be required to vary the contract, or variation agreements may need to be witnessed)

• the area of law that the contract covers may restrict what variations can be made (eg certain terms of welsh occupation contracts can only be changed in the tenant’s favour, and terms of consumer contracts cannot be made unfair)

• it may be complicated to vary an obligation under a contract that has already been partially performed (eg if some services have been provided already)

• consideration is generally required for a variation to be legally binding in england and wales

to ensure you abide by any such requirements when varying your contract, read the faqs for this document below. you can also search for legal guides on the type of contract you’re varying or on the area of law that it relates to. if you want help ensuring your variations comply with the law, you can ask a lawyer.  

make variations that make sense

a variation is usually a negotiation. make sure both parties are happy with what’s being changed so that they can agree on the variation. for instance, you should generally:

• make sure any new or altered obligations are practical

• ensure that each party whose obligations under the contract are being increased, or benefits reduced, receives something in exchange for this (ie consideration). for example, if higher quality goods must now be provided, will more money be paid for them? or if services will be delivered later than initially planned, will the customer pay less? 

• be clear and accurate when setting out your contract variations 

understand when to seek advice from a lawyer

in some circumstances, it’s good practice to ask a lawyer for advice to ensure that you’re complying with the law and that you are well protected from risks. you should consider asking for advice if: 

• there are more than 2 parties to the contract that you’re varying (or more than 3, if you include a guarantor)

• any third parties other than a guarantor must provide consent to your contract variation

• you want to vary a consumer credit contract 

• you’re unsure if the variation you want to make complies with the law

• the contract you want to change is a tenancy agreement

• the contract you want to change is an llp agreement, partnership agreement, shareholders’ agreement, or articles of association

• this contract variation agreement doesn’t cover everything you want or doesn’t meet your needs