A Protocol of Disagreements is a legal instrument used to propose and formalize amendments to a draft contract. When one party disagrees with specific clauses in a proposed agreement (such as a supply, lease, or service contract), this document allows them to outline their desired changes without altering the original draft.
Signing the main contract along with the Protocol of Disagreements signifies that the disputed clauses are accepted in the revised wording specified in the protocol. This template provides a structured format to negotiate terms and protect your legal interests effectively.
Common Use Cases:
- Lease Agreements: When a tenant wishes to contest the payment schedule, penalties for late payments, or conditions for early termination proposed by the landlord.
- Supply Contracts: A buyer may use it to propose different delivery timelines, goods acceptance procedures, or terms regarding the transfer of ownership.
- Service Agreements: A client wants to specify the scope of services more clearly, alter the payment terms, or introduce stricter liability clauses for the service provider.
- Standard Form Contracts: When dealing with a large corporation that uses a non-negotiable standard contract, a Protocol of Disagreements helps formalize requested exceptions or modifications to protect the smaller party's interests.