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I work at a small company where many of us wear many hats and it can be difficult to get through the lengthy contracts some companies provide. I was wondering how a small company saves money and time dealing with these contracts. If our products are “off the shelf”, are all the standard and conditions required or the external links?
For the record, a couple years ago (As9100 C) a previous auditor recommended and allowed us to explicitly state on our quotes that we were only held accountable for the explicit terms and conditions stated directly on the PO (no external links). Our new auditor let us know that was not valid and that we are accountable for all terms and conditions.
How do you, smaller companies deal with these lengthy contracts? Do you expand your contract review process a few days? Hire a third party legal consultant? Communication with buyers? Anything helps. Thanks!
For the record, a couple years ago (As9100 C) a previous auditor recommended and allowed us to explicitly state on our quotes that we were only held accountable for the explicit terms and conditions stated directly on the PO (no external links). Our new auditor let us know that was not valid and that we are accountable for all terms and conditions.
How do you, smaller companies deal with these lengthy contracts? Do you expand your contract review process a few days? Hire a third party legal consultant? Communication with buyers? Anything helps. Thanks!