Clausery: guides and clause libraryPractical guides to drafting and automating documents, and plain-English explanations of contract clauses.https://getclausery.github.io/2026-10-04T00:00:00ZClauseryRenting a room in your home: what the agreement should sayhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-a-room-rental-agreement.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat to put in a room rental agreement when you rent out a room in your home: rent, deposit, utilities, shared spaces, house rules, guests and notice.What is a credit note? When to issue one, what it must sayhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-is-a-credit-note.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a credit note is, when to issue one instead of editing an invoice, what it must include, how it handles tax, and refund versus credit.What is a change order? How to handle scope changeshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-is-a-change-order.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a change order is, when freelancers, agencies and contractors need one, what it should include, and how it protects both sides when scope changes.How to write a remote work agreement (free template)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-remote-work-agreement.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a remote or hybrid work agreement should cover: work location, hours, equipment, home office costs, security, safety, expenses and how it ends.How to write a performance improvement plan (PIP) that workshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-performance-improvement-plan.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZHow to write a performance improvement plan: specific concerns, measurable goals, support, check-ins, how long a PIP should last and mistakes to avoid.How to terminate a contract: notice, cause and the letterhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-terminate-a-contract.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZHow to end a business contract properly: read the termination clause, choose cause or convenience, give notice the right way, and what the letter says.How to set up a rent payment plan with a tenanthttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-set-up-a-rent-payment-plan.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZHow landlords and tenants can agree a payment plan for past-due rent: an affordable schedule, late fees, missed payments and what to put in writing.How does consignment work? Commission, payouts and riskhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-does-consignment-work.html2026-10-04T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZHow consignment works for owners and shops: who owns the goods, typical commission, payouts, unsold items, risk of loss, and what the agreement says.What to include in a severance agreementhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-a-severance-agreement.html2026-10-03T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a severance agreement needs: pay and benefits, the release, extra rules for employees 40 and over, and the mistakes that make one unenforceable.How to write a job description that attracts the right peoplehttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-job-description.html2026-10-03T00:00:00Z2026-10-03T00:00:00ZWhat to put in a job description, how to separate must-haves from nice-to-haves, where pay ranges are required, and wording that keeps good candidates applying.How to write a gift letter for a mortgagehttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-gift-letter-for-a-mortgage.html2026-10-03T00:00:00Z2026-10-03T00:00:00ZWhat a mortgage gift letter must say, who can give a down payment gift, how lenders check the money, and what the donor should know about gift tax.Are non-compete agreements enforceable? The rules in 2026https://getclausery.github.io/guides/are-non-competes-enforceable.html2026-10-03T00:00:00Z2026-10-03T00:00:00ZWhere non-competes are banned or limited, what courts look for when they enforce one, what happened to the FTC rule, and the alternatives that hold up better.What is a hold harmless agreement? Types, examples and limitshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-is-a-hold-harmless-agreement.html2026-10-02T00:00:00Z2026-10-02T00:00:00ZWhat a hold harmless agreement does, one-way and mutual versions, broad and limited forms, how it differs from indemnity and a waiver, and when it holds up.Quote vs estimate vs invoice: what is the difference?https://getclausery.github.io/guides/quote-vs-estimate-vs-invoice.html2026-10-02T00:00:00Z2026-10-02T00:00:00ZThe difference between a quote, an estimate, a pro forma invoice, a purchase order and an invoice, when to use each one, and which of them are binding.How to write an invoice: what to include and how to number ithttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-an-invoice.html2026-10-02T00:00:00Z2026-10-02T00:00:00ZWhat an invoice must include, how to number invoices, payment terms such as net 30, sales tax and VAT, late fees, and how to send one that gets paid.How to write a two weeks notice letter (free template)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-two-weeks-notice-letter.html2026-10-02T00:00:00Z2026-10-02T00:00:00ZWhat to put in a two weeks notice letter, how to count the two weeks, how to hand it in, and what happens to your final pay, vacation and benefits.What to include in a roommate agreement (free template)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-a-roommate-agreement.html2026-10-01T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a roommate agreement should cover: rent split, deposit, bills, chores, guests, quiet hours and moving out, plus whether it is legally binding.Non-compete vs non-solicitation agreement: the differencehttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/non-compete-vs-non-solicitation.html2026-10-01T00:00:00Z2026-10-01T00:00:00ZHow a non-compete differs from a non-solicitation agreement, which one courts enforce, where non-competes are banned, and which one a small business needs.How to write a termination letter (with a free template)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-termination-letter.html2026-10-01T00:00:00Z2026-10-01T00:00:00ZWhat an employee termination letter should say: the last day, notice, the reason, final pay, benefits and company property, plus what to leave out.How to write a rent increase letter: notice and wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-rent-increase-letter.html2026-10-01T00:00:00Z2026-10-01T00:00:00ZWhen a landlord can raise the rent, how much notice the letter needs, rent caps to check, what to put in the letter, and a free rent increase letter template.How to return a security deposit: deadlines and deductionshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-return-a-security-deposit.html2026-10-01T00:00:00Z2026-10-01T00:00:00ZHow long landlords have to return a security deposit, what they can and cannot deduct, how to itemize deductions, and a free deposit return letter.How to write a warning letter to an employee (free template)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-an-employee-warning-letter.html2026-09-28T00:00:00Z2026-09-28T00:00:00ZWhat an employee warning letter should say, first vs final written warnings, how to deliver one fairly, and the mistakes that make a later dismissal harder.Are liability waivers enforceable? What makes one hold uphttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/are-liability-waivers-enforceable.html2026-09-28T00:00:00Z2026-09-28T00:00:00ZWhen a liability waiver protects a business and when courts ignore it: negligence wording, gross negligence, minors, states that refuse waivers, and UK rules.NDA vs confidentiality agreement: is there a difference?https://getclausery.github.io/guides/nda-vs-confidentiality-agreement.html2026-09-27T00:00:00Z2026-09-27T00:00:00ZNDA and confidentiality agreement mean the same thing. How both differ from non-solicitation and non-compete agreements, and which one you need.Mutual vs one-way NDA: which one do you need?https://getclausery.github.io/guides/mutual-vs-one-way-nda.html2026-09-27T00:00:00Z2026-09-27T00:00:00ZThe difference between a mutual and a one-way (unilateral) NDA, when to use each, and the special cases: employees, freelancers and business sales.How long should an NDA last? Typical terms explainedhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-long-should-an-nda-last.html2026-09-27T00:00:00Z2026-09-27T00:00:00ZHow long NDAs usually last: one to five years for most business information, longer for trade secrets. The two clocks in every NDA, and how to choose.What to include in an NDA: a clause-by-clause checklisthttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-an-nda.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an NDA should include: the definition of confidential information, exclusions, term, return of information and governing law, clause by clause.What to include in a statement of work (SOW)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-a-statement-of-work.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a statement of work needs: scope, deliverables, timeline, fees, assumptions, acceptance and change control, with examples of what goes wrong.What to include in a partnership agreement: 10 key termshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-a-partnership-agreement.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZThe ten terms every partnership agreement needs, what the law decides if you leave them out, common mistakes, and when an LLC or an MOU fits better.What to include in a residential lease agreementhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-include-in-a-lease-agreement.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZA checklist of what a residential lease should cover, from rent and the deposit to repairs, entry and pets, and the state rules it cannot override.What to do when a client won't pay: a step-by-step planhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-to-do-when-a-client-wont-pay.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZA calm plan for an unpaid invoice: reminders, a final notice, late fees, a demand letter and small claims, with reminder emails you can copy.What is a kill fee? How to set one in a freelance contracthttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/what-is-a-kill-fee.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZA kill fee is what a client pays to cancel a freelance project after work starts. How much to charge, how to word it in a contract, with examples.Repeating lists and table rows in Word templateshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/repeating-lists-and-tables-in-word.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZHow to make a Word template repeat a paragraph, bullet or table row for every party, attorney, deliverable or line item, with separators and numbering.Mail merge vs document automation: which one do you need?https://getclausery.github.io/guides/mail-merge-vs-document-automation.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-02T00:00:00ZMail merge fills the same blanks from a spreadsheet; document automation also includes or removes clauses, repeats lists and calculates. How to tell which one your documents need.Is an MOU legally binding? How it differs from a contracthttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/is-an-mou-legally-binding.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZWhen a memorandum of understanding or letter of intent becomes a binding contract, how courts decide, and how to word yours so it binds only what you mean.How to write a job offer letter (with a free template)https://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-an-offer-letter.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZWhat to put in a job offer letter: role, start date, pay, bonus, equity, benefits, conditions and at-will wording, plus the mistakes that cause disputes later.How to write a demand letter for unpaid invoiceshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-payment-demand-letter.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZA step-by-step guide to asking a customer for overdue payment in writing: what to include, tone, deadlines, interest, and what to do if they still do not pay.How to write a notice to vacate letterhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-notice-to-vacate.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZWhat a tenant's notice to vacate should say, how much notice to give, how to deliver it, and how to get the security deposit back after moving out.How to write a freelance contract: 10 clauses that prevent disputeshttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-freelance-contract.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a freelance contract should cover: scope, revisions, deadlines, payment, deposits, kill fees, ownership and termination, with free templates.How to write a bill of sale, with a free templatehttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-write-a-bill-of-sale.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZWhat a bill of sale must include, extra details for a car or boat, when it needs a notary, and the steps after signing that protect the seller.How to lend money to family or friends, in writinghttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/how-to-lend-money-to-family.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZHow to lend money to a family member or friend without falling out: deciding loan or gift, the terms to agree, interest and tax, and writing it down.When do you need a model release? A plain guidehttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/do-i-need-a-model-release.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-09-26T00:00:00ZWhen photographers, videographers and businesses need a signed model release, when they usually do not, what to put in one, and rules for minors.Choosing document software when client confidentiality matters: a checklisthttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/confidentiality-checklist-document-software.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZA checklist of questions to ask before putting client or employee data into any document tool: where data goes, who can see it, sub-processors.Conditional clauses in Word: include or remove paragraphs automaticallyhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/conditional-clauses-in-word.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZMake parts of a Word document appear only when they apply: yes/no sections, either/or wording, and clauses based on amounts or dates. Free examples.Client intake without a portal: collect answers by email, privatelyhttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/client-intake-without-a-portal.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZSend clients a questionnaire they fill in offline and return as a file, then generate documents from their answers, with no client portal or upload.How to automate a Word template without uploading it anywherehttps://getclausery.github.io/guides/automate-word-templates.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZHow to turn any Word document into a reusable fill-in template with questions, conditional clauses and lists, step by step, entirely in your browser.Warranty clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/warranty-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a warranty clause promises: quality, fitness and compliance, remedies and disclaimers, with free sample wording and what to check before signing.Waiver clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/waiver-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a no-waiver clause does: not enforcing a right once does not give it up, with free sample wording and what to check before signing.Termination for convenience clause: sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/termination-for-convenience-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a termination for convenience clause allows: ending a contract without a reason on notice, with free sample wording and what to check.Termination for cause clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/termination-for-cause-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a termination for cause clause allows: ending a contract after a material breach and cure period, with free sample wording and what to check.Survival clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/survival-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a survival clause does: which obligations continue after a contract ends, such as confidentiality and payment, with free sample wording.Severability clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/severability-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a severability clause does: an invalid term is cut out and the rest of the contract stands, with free sample wording and what to check.Payment terms clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/payment-terms-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a payment terms clause sets out: invoicing, due dates, currency and payment method, with free sample wording and what to check before signing.Notices clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/notices-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a notices clause covers: how formal notices must be sent, to which address and when they count as received, with free sample wording.Non-solicitation clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/non-solicitation-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a non-solicitation clause does: no poaching staff or clients for a set period, how far it can reach, with free sample wording and what to check.Non-compete clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/non-compete-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a non-compete clause does: scope, duration and area limits, and when courts enforce them, with free sample wording and what to check before use.Limitation of liability clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/limitation-of-liability-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a limitation of liability clause does: caps on damages, excluded losses and carve-outs, with free sample wording and what to check before signing.Late payment interest clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/late-payment-interest-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a late payment clause does: interest on overdue invoices, fees and suspending work, with free sample wording and the limits to check.Intellectual property assignment clause: sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/intellectual-property-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an intellectual property clause decides: who owns the work, licences back and pre-existing material, with free sample wording and what to check.Independent contractor clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/independent-contractor-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an independent contractor clause records: not an employee, own tools, taxes and benefits, with free sample wording and the misclassification risks.Indemnification clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/indemnification-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an indemnification clause does: who covers which losses and third-party claims, with free sample wording to copy and what to check before signing.Governing law and jurisdiction clause: sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/governing-law-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a governing law clause does: which law applies to a contract and where disputes are heard, with free sample wording and what to check.Force majeure clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/force-majeure-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a force majeure clause does: which events excuse performance, notice, suspension and termination, with free sample wording and what to check.Entire agreement clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/entire-agreement-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an entire agreement (integration) clause does: the written contract replaces earlier emails and promises, with free sample wording and what to check.Counterparts and electronic signature clause: sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/electronic-signature-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat counterparts and electronic signature clauses allow: signing separate copies and e-signatures, with free sample wording and what to check.Dispute resolution clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/dispute-resolution-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a dispute resolution clause sets out: negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court, with free sample wording and what to check before signing.Confidentiality clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/confidentiality-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat a confidentiality clause covers: what counts as confidential, permitted use and disclosure, exceptions and duration, with free sample wording.At-will employment clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/at-will-employment-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an at-will employment clause says: either side can end employment at any time, the exceptions, with free sample wording and what to check.Assignment clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/assignment-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an assignment clause decides: whether a party can transfer the contract or its rights, consent and change of control, with free sample wording.Amendment clause: meaning and sample wordinghttps://getclausery.github.io/clauses/amendment-clause.html2026-09-26T00:00:00Z2026-10-04T00:00:00ZWhat an amendment clause requires: changes in writing, signed by both parties, with free sample wording and what to check before you sign.