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Contract Addendum

Amendments


Amendments

What amendments are you making?

Amendment

e.g. The Contract is hereby amended by adding Alex Garcia Smith as a new partner to the Partnership Agreement with an ownership interest of 30%.




Frequently Asked Questions
How should I write an amendment?Use clear and simple language. Each amendment should be one paragraph only.What else should I keep in mind?Additional Tips:

  • Reference the section or clause of the original contract that's being altered.

  • To reduce the possibility of ambiguity, avoid using "I", "us", "we", "you", or "they" when referring to the parties of the contract.

  • If your amendment is the addition of a brand new clause, include where it will be inserted in the original contract.

  • Don't abbreviate words.

  • Spell-check.


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CONTRACT ADDENDUM

THIS CONTRACT ADDENDUM dated this ________ day of ________________, ________

BETWEEN:

_________________________

OF THE FIRST PART

- AND-

_________________________

OF THE SECOND PART

  1. Background
  2. _________________________ and _________________________ (the "Parties") entered into the contract (the "Contract") dated 8 October 2024, for the purpose of: ______________________________________________.
  3. The Parties desire to amend the Contract on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract Addendum (the "Agreement").
  4. This Agreement is the first amendment to the Contract.
  5. References in this Agreement to the Contract are to the Contract as previously amended or varied.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the Parties agreeing to amend their obligations in the existing Contract, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to keep, perform, and fulfil the promises, conditions and agreements below:

  1. Amendments
  2. The Contract is amended as follows:
    1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
  3. No Other Change
  4. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all of the terms and conditions of the Contract remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
  5. Miscellaneous Terms
  6. Capitalised terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement will have the meanings ascribed to them in the Contract. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine include the feminine and vice versa. No regard for gender is intended by the language in this Agreement.
  7. Governing Law
  8. Subject to the terms of the Contract, it is the intention of the Parties that this Agreement, and all suits and special proceedings under this Agreement, be construed in accordance with and governed, to the exclusion of the law of any other forum, by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory, without regard to the jurisdiction in which any action or special proceeding may be instituted.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of ________________, ________.

_______________________________
WITNESS:  ______________________
Address:  ________________________
Occupation:  _____________________

_______________________________
______________________(Party)

_______________________________
WITNESS:  ______________________
Address:  ________________________
Occupation:  _____________________

_______________________________
______________________(Party)

Last Updated February 28, 2024

Contract Addendum Information

Alternate Names:

A Contract Addendum is sometimes referred to as a/an:

  • Contract Amendment
  • Amending Agreement
  • Addendum
  • Variation of Contract Agreement
  • Addendum to Contract

What is a Contract Addendum?

A Contract Addendum is used to make amendments or changes to parts of an existing contract. The Contract Addendum is attached to the contract you are making changes to as a separate document.

When can I use a Contract Addendum?

You can use a Contract Addendum when you need to make minor changes to a contract, such as a change of date, or fixing or removing a clause.

If you need to make a major change to a contract, or the contract has already had several amendments, you might need to make an entirely new contract instead of using an addendum. Generally, a new contract should be created if it has been amended five times.

For example, if an employee is changing positions within the same company it might be tempting for the company to simply use an amendment to the employee's existing Employment Contract to save time. However, they may realize that the number of changes that need to be made (such as compensation, job title, hours of work, vacation time, etc.) might require them to create a new contract altogether.

How do you write a Contract Addendum?

When writing a Contract Addendum, the following basic information should be included:

  • The full names of all the parties listed in the original contract (including the names of companies or organisations)
  • A description of the contents of the original contract (what it is for) as well as the date the contract was signed
  • A description of the amendment that you want to make, i.e. if you need to replace an entire clause, indicate which clause is going to be replaced, then provide the new clause
  • The date the amendment is to be signed by the parties (if the date is known)

Wherever possible, the same font, font size, and margins from the original contract should be used for the addendum.

Why should I create a Contract Addendum with LawDepot?

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After you fill in your answers, your Contract Addendum is saved in your LawDepot account so that you can make updates or changes as you need to.

LawDepot's Contract Addendum is also available for use in the following Australian states and territories:

  • Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
  • New South Wales (NSW)
  • Northern Territory (NT)
  • Queensland (QLD)
  • South Australia (SA)
  • Tasmania (TAS)
  • Victoria (VIC)
  • Western Australia (WA)

Related Documents:

  • Lease Amendment: A Lease Amendment is used if changes need to be made to an existing Lease Agreement between a landlord and tenant.
  • Assignment: An Assignment transfers property, rights, or obligations from one party to another.
  • Revocation of Power of Attorney: A Revocation of Power of Attorney is used to cancel or revoke an existing Power of Attorney.
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