client contract

[ˈklaɪ.ənt ˈkɑn.trækt]
nounpl: client contracts
contrato com cliente
1. A formal written agreement between a service provider or business and a client that outlines terms, conditions, deliverables, payment terms, and obligations
The client contract clearly specified the project deadline and payment schedule.
O contrato com cliente especificava claramente o prazo do projeto e o cronograma de pagamento.
2. A legally binding document that establishes the relationship, responsibilities, and expectations between a company and its customer
Before starting work, we require all new clients to sign a client contract.
Antes de iniciar o trabalho, exigimos que todos os novos clientes assinem um contrato com cliente.
In Brazil, client contracts are standard practice in formal business relationships and are increasingly common even in service industries. They reflect a more legalistic approach to business agreements. In the USA, particularly in NYC, contract language tends to be more detailed and adversarial, often prepared by legal counsel. Portuguese businesses similarly emphasize written contracts, though EU regulations may impose additional requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
service agreementclient agreementcustomer contractbusiness contractengagement letter
Antonyms / Antônimos
verbal agreementhandshake deal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato com cliente
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
contrato de cliente / contrato comercial
Business-focused terminology in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
contrato com cliente
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
contrato de cliente / contrato com cliente
Both forms are acceptable; 'contrato de serviços' is also common

Related Words

terms and conditionsstatement of workservice level agreementscope of workinvoicepayment terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

sign a contract
breach of contract
contract terms
bind by contract
honor a contract
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