Amendment or new agreement?

Use an amendment for limited changes. If the deal is effectively new, a restated agreement or fresh contract may be clearer.

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Contract Amendment template

Amendments change an existing signed agreement without rewriting the whole contract. The sample shows how to identify the original deal, state the change, and confirm what still applies.

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Sample amendment structure with placeholders for modifying an existing agreement.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

This Contract Amendment (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Party A], [Entity Type], with an address at [Address] ("Party A"), and [Party B], [Entity Type], with an address at [Address] ("Party B").

1. Recitals. The parties entered into [Original Agreement Title] dated [Original Date] (the "Original Agreement") and wish to amend it as set forth below.

2. Amendments. Section [Section Number] of the Original Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with: [Replacement Text].

3. Effect of amendment. Except as expressly amended, the Original Agreement remains in full force and effect. This Amendment prevails over conflicting Original Agreement terms.

4. Effective date. This Amendment is effective as of [Amendment Effective Date].

Party A: [Party A] By: ________________________________ Name: [Signatory] Title: [Title]

Party B: [Party B] By: ________________________________ Name: [Signatory] Title: [Title]

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Amendment or new agreement?
Use an amendment for limited changes. If the deal is effectively new, a restated agreement or fresh contract may be clearer.

Sources: Cornell LII: Contract modification

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