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A contract agreement is a voluntary arrangement between two or more parties that creates legally enforceable obligations. It represents mutual assent to defined terms and may govern the performance, modification, or termination of duties.

Core elements include an offer, acceptance communicating assent, consideration, the genuine intent to be bound, and the capacity and legality of the parties. An agreement without one of these elements may be unenforceable.

Contracts can be written or oral; however, certain types must be in writing under the statute of frauds or local law. Electronic contracts and e-signatures are generally recognized.

Types include bilateral and unilateral contracts, express and implied contracts, and those that are valid, void, voidable, or unenforceable. They may pertain to commercial, consumer, or employment contexts.

Breach triggers remedies such as damages, specific performance, rescission, or injunction. Contracts may terminate by performance, mutual agreement, or impossibility, with governing law and dispute resolution clauses guiding enforcement.

Effective drafting and risk management emphasize clear terms on scope, price, deadlines, warranties, liability limits, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. Proper execution and records enhance enforceability.