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Contract Types in Ontario
A quick-reference index of common agreement types, organized by what they're used for. Each entry links to a full Insight guide with practical, plain-English detail.
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Service Agreement
Governs the scope, payment and terms for services performed between two parties.
Independent Contractor Agreement
Sets out a working relationship structured as independent from employment.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Restricts how confidential information shared between parties may be used.
Employment Agreement
Sets out the terms of an employment relationship, including duties and termination.
Settlement Agreement
Formally resolves a dispute between parties, usually including a release of claims.
Partnership Agreement
Sets out how business partners share profit, authority, and responsibility.
Shareholder Agreement
Governs how the owners of a corporation work together and resolve disagreements.
Residential Lease Agreement
Sets the terms between a landlord and tenant for renting a residential property.
Commercial Lease Agreement
Sets the terms for renting commercial space, typically more negotiable than residential.
Verbal Agreement
An agreement formed through spoken words rather than a signed written document.
Payment & Demand Agreements
Covers unpaid invoices, payment plans, and formal demands for money owed.
Vendor & Supply Agreement
Governs the ongoing supply of goods or materials between a business and its vendor.
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