Contracts for Business Owners

A Thorough Contract is the Foundation of a Successful Business

At Rafelson Law, we have the experience to help you create (draft), negotiate, review, and enforce contracts for your ecommerce or Amazon Business.

When you grow your business, you will undoubtedly be asked by suppliers, manufacturers, or other parties to sign various agreements. Whether you need a supply agreement, distribution agreement, partnership agreement, joint venture agreement, independent contractor agreement, non-disclosure agreement, purchase agreement, letter of intent, or any other business-related agreement, our team of experienced attorneys are here to assist you. Our attorneys can help you review proposed contracts, suggest changes to protect you, and can help you preserve your rights in the event the other party fails to uphold their obligations under the contract.

Nearly every business owner will need some type of contract during the growth and operation of their ecommerce or Amazon business. In fact, some sellers enter contracts on a regular basis, especially private label sellers who use contracts when sourcing inventory or transportation services. Every contract that you or your business enters into should be carefully drafted and reviewed to ensure that the agreement is unambiguous and that it sufficiently accomplishes your objectives and protects your rights.

If you are a small business owner, it is likely that you are a savvy entrepreneur who is looking to save money wherever you can. As a result, you may be tempted to use one of the several online do-it-yourself legal services to draft essential agreements related to your business. These services tend to be much cheaper than retaining an attorney and allow you to “plug in” your relevant information and out pops a contract. What could go wrong?

Unfortunately, the answer to the question posed above is “a lot.” Contracts that are not carefully tailored to the specific circumstances at hand and to the jurisdiction in which they will be executed can result in significant unforeseen consequences and may even be completely unenforceable. Imagine that you find yourself in a dispute with a vendor that you believe can be resolved through a straightforward legal action to enforce your contract only to find out that it does not comply with the laws of your jurisdiction and is completely worthless. At that point, it is certain that you will wish that you had spent the extra money to have an attorney draft you a contract specific to your needs.

For these reasons, it is especially important that you engage an attorney that understands both Amazon and eCommerce when drafting contracts for your business. If you are presented with a contract, our experienced attorneys can evaluate the terms, recommend changes, and negotiate for terms that protect and benefit you. Additionally, if you already have a contract in place, and the other party is not upholding their obligations, our attorneys can review the contract and advise you of your rights to enforce the contract.