Contract Glossary
Offer and Acceptance
Definition
The two-step foundation of any contract. One party makes an offer (a clear proposal with specific terms), and the other party accepts it (agrees to those exact terms). A valid contract requires both. A counteroffer kills the original offer.
In Practice
When you send a proposal to a client, 'I'll design your logo for $2,000, delivered in two weeks', that's an offer. If they say 'deal,' that's acceptance and you have a contract. If they say '$1,500,' that's a counteroffer, your original offer is dead, and now you have to accept or reject their new terms.
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