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  • Penny Flame
    Confirmed User
    • Mar 2008
    • 729

    #1

    question regarding a contract

    If there is no "end" date, like expiration, does that mean that the contract goes on forever? because it doesn't say "this contract lasts forever....."

    any input greatly appreciated.
    Penny Flame
    Former Studio Manager
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  • Pete-KT
    Workin With The Devil
    • Oct 2004
    • 51532

    #2
    The contract is usually good for life or until voided or canceled

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    • NaughtyRob
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      • Nov 2004
      • 29602

      #3
      Contact an adult biz attorney.
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      • Penny Flame
        Confirmed User
        • Mar 2008
        • 729

        #4
        thanks my man.
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        Former Studio Manager
        Metro Studios still owes me money

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        • qxm
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          • Jul 2006
          • 5970

          #5
          I came looking for a hot PF secretary pic .....

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          • AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE
            best designer on GFY
            • Mar 2003
            • 30307

            #6
            Not a good sign

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            • JenniDahling
              Market Penetration Specialist
              • Jul 2005
              • 5285

              #7
              Hi shiny Penny! Hit me up on ICQ gal!

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              • WiredGuy
                Pounding Googlebot
                • Aug 2002
                • 34512

                #8
                If there's no clearly defined expiration then it should be indefinite. However, there is almost always a cancellation or termination clause. If there isn't one, then chances are the contract wasn't written by a real lawyer.
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                • RyuLion
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 32364

                  #9
                  be careful girl..

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                  • MaDalton
                    I am Amazing Content!
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 39861

                    #10
                    usually it should say something like "automatically renews every xx months/years until cancelled xx months ahead" or so. better have someone read it who has a clue
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                    • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
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                      • Jul 2004
                      • 38323

                      #11
                      There is no "contract for life" when it comes to employment, so you should seek out a qualified attorney and show him/her whatever contract you have signed, and get their advice...

                      Good luck,

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                      • NickB.
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                        • Aug 2001
                        • 8857

                        #12
                        Originally posted by JenniDahling
                        Hi shiny Penny! Hit me up on ICQ gal!
                        sweet jesus your avatar just got me a massive hardon.....

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                        • Emily Saint
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                          • Jan 2009
                          • 32

                          #13
                          Was that you in vegas at the players ball putting your butt to the glass for the bartenders?!? LOL and pouring whip cream on the glass?
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                          • Mutt
                            Too lazy to set a custom title
                            • Sep 2002
                            • 34431

                            #14
                            as ADG said - the absence of a termination or renewal dates doesn't make a contract perpetual. so if you're worried that you might be trapped by some contract, don't. courts don't like exclusive employment contracts.
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                            • CarlosTheGaucho
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                              • Oct 2005
                              • 9560

                              #15
                              If you need an advice of a consigliere, send it over to me.

                              I've been reading contracts all the time.
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                              • tony299
                                lurker
                                • Aug 2002
                                • 57021

                                #16
                                what type of contract is it?

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                                • RyuLion
                                  • Mar 2003
                                  • 32364

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Emily Saint
                                  Was that you in vegas at the players ball putting your butt to the glass for the bartenders?!? LOL and pouring whip cream on the glass?
                                  where was I during this event?

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                                  • Ryan St. Germain
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Sep 2006
                                    • 1269

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Mutt
                                    as ADG said - the absence of a termination or renewal dates doesn't make a contract perpetual. so if you're worried that you might be trapped by some contract, don't. courts don't like exclusive employment contracts.
                                    Yes, that's sort of indentured servitude. Not-to-compete clauses even have a statute of limitation (in most places).

                                    Usually if at any time the contract terms aren't met or are violated by one party or the other, it voids the contract, leaving the person who violated it at risk of penalty, but as people mentioned, it's rare you'll get a judge to enforce a contract like that, particularly in this business (that makes it another can of worms).

                                    but, consulting a competent lawyer is probably better than listening to us on this board ;)

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                                    • Ava Knight
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                                      • May 2007
                                      • 173

                                      #19
                                      Hey Penny are you on ICQ? I don't think we talk as often as we should And I have some model input for this contract stuff that your typical lawyer won't think of.
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                                      • Ryan St. Germain
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Sep 2006
                                        • 1269

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by RyuLion
                                        where was I during this event?
                                        you were here:

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                                        • Lester Burnham
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Aug 2006
                                          • 540

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by Penny Flame
                                          If there is no "end" date, like expiration, does that mean that the contract goes on forever? because it doesn't say "this contract lasts forever....."

                                          any input greatly appreciated.
                                          Some things to consider:

                                          1) Was the omission of a termination provision a mistake? If it was a mutual mistake, courts will try to determine intent through other evidence (e.g., documentation exchanged during the negotiations). Keep in mind that in general, agreements are normally construed against the drafter in the event of unilateral mistakes or ambiguity.

                                          2) Was there an oral agreement with respect to term/termination? Though certain oral agreements aren't enforceable (e.g., certain loans or real property transfers), one could argue that the term and termination was set by an oral agreement between the parties. This gets more complicated if the agreement explicitly states that it is the entire agreement between the parties and the agreemet cannot be supplemented by oral agreements.

                                          My 2 cents...

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                                          • sperbonzo
                                            I'd rather be on my boat.
                                            • May 2003
                                            • 9750

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                            If there's no clearly defined expiration then it should be indefinite. However, there is almost always a cancellation or termination clause. If there isn't one, then chances are the contract wasn't written by a real lawyer.
                                            WG
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                                            • ExLust
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Aug 2008
                                              • 3223

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                                              There is no "contract for life" when it comes to employment, so you should seek out a qualified attorney and show him/her whatever contract you have signed, and get their advice...

                                              Good luck,

                                              ADG
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