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Contract Management

Tillage's contract system lets you generate professional, legally-binding contracts from approved quotes. With digital signatures and automated payment schedules, you can close deals faster.

Contract Wizard

The Contract Wizard guides you through contract creation in about 3 minutes:

  1. Select the approved quote - Contract inherits all quote details
  2. Choose contract type - Statement of Work, Service Agreement, etc.
  3. Configure payment schedule - Deposits, milestones, or installments
  4. Add terms and conditions - Standard or custom terms
  5. Set up signatures - Your signature and client signature blocks
  6. Review and send - Preview, then send for signature

Contract Types

Statement of Work (SOW)

For project-based engagements with defined scope:

  • Deliverables and milestones
  • Timeline and deadlines
  • Payment schedule tied to milestones

Service Agreement

For ongoing retainers and service relationships:

  • Recurring services and billing
  • Service level expectations
  • Renewal terms

Full Contract

Comprehensive agreement combining:

  • Project scope and deliverables
  • Ongoing service terms
  • Legal protections and liability

NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)

For protecting confidential information:

  • Standalone or attached to other contracts
  • Mutual or one-way confidentiality

Custom

Build your own contract structure using blocks.

Block-Based Contract Builder

Contracts in Tillage are built from modular blocks that you arrange as needed:

Text Block

Rich text content for any section:

  • Introduction and overview
  • Terms and conditions
  • Special provisions
  • Legal language

Deliverables Block

Automatically populated from your quote:

  • Line item descriptions become deliverables
  • Quantities and totals included
  • Professional formatting

Payment Schedule Block

For one-time project payments:

  • Deposit on signing (e.g., 50%)
  • Milestone payments
  • Balance on completion
  • Fixed-date payments

Ongoing Services Block

For recurring billing:

  • Monthly, quarterly, or annual billing
  • Service start and end dates
  • Automatic invoice generation
  • Auto-send options

Timeline Block

Project schedule visualization:

  • Phases and milestones
  • Start and end dates
  • Dependencies noted

Signature Block

Digital signature capture:

  • Your company signature
  • Client signature
  • Title and date fields
  • Legally binding with audit trail

Attachments Block

Include supporting documents:

  • Quote PDF as exhibit
  • Additional documents
  • Reference materials

Email Template Block

Default email for sending:

  • Pre-written subject line
  • Email body template
  • Personalization with variables

Digital Signatures

Tillage includes built-in digital signatures:

How It Works

  1. You sign the contract first (or set to sign on send)
  2. Client receives an email with a secure link
  3. Client reviews the contract
  4. Client signs digitally (draw or type)
  5. Both parties receive signed copies

Signature Audit Trail

Every signature includes:

  • Signer's full name and title
  • Signature image or typed name
  • Exact timestamp
  • IP address
  • Browser information

This creates a legally-binding record.

Mobile-Friendly Signing

Clients can sign contracts on any device:

  • Responsive design for phones and tablets
  • Touch-friendly signature capture
  • No app download required

Payment Schedules

Configure how and when you get paid:

Deposit + Balance

  • 50% deposit on signing
  • 50% on project completion

Milestone-Based

  • 25% deposit
  • 25% at Phase 1 complete
  • 25% at Phase 2 complete
  • 25% on final delivery

Monthly Installments

  • Split total over 3-6 months
  • Equal monthly payments
  • Automatic invoice generation

Custom Schedule

  • Any combination of payments
  • Fixed dates or milestone triggers
  • Percentage or fixed amounts

Payment Triggers

Each payment can be triggered by:

  • Contract execution - When client signs
  • Fixed date - Specific calendar date
  • Milestone completion - When you mark a milestone done
  • Recurring schedule - Automatic intervals

Automated Actions on Signing

When a contract is signed, Tillage can automatically:

  1. Collect deposit - Charge saved payment method
  2. Generate first invoice - Create and optionally send
  3. Start recurring billing - Begin automatic invoicing
  4. Notify your team - Email alerts on signature

Contract Templates

Save time with reusable templates:

Creating Templates

  1. Build a contract with your standard structure
  2. Save as template
  3. Categorize by type (SOW, Retainer, etc.)
  4. Use variables for dynamic content

Template Variables

Templates support smart variables:

  • {clientName} - Auto-fills client company
  • {projectName} - Project title from quote
  • {totalAmount} - Contract value
  • {contractDate} - Current date
  • {effectiveDate} - Project start date

Template Library

Organize templates by:

  • Contract type
  • Project category
  • Client type
  • Use frequency

Contract Status

Track contracts through their lifecycle:

  • Draft - In progress, not yet sent
  • Sent - Awaiting client signature
  • Viewed - Client has opened the contract
  • Signed - Both parties have signed
  • Completed - Project finished
  • Cancelled - Contract voided

Client Experience

From your client's perspective:

  1. Email notification - Professional email with secure link
  2. Contract review - Clean, readable format on any device
  3. Questions - Can contact you before signing
  4. Signature - Draw or type their signature
  5. Confirmation - Receives copy of signed contract

No login required. Frictionless experience.

Legal Considerations

While Tillage provides professional contract tools:

  • Consult an attorney for legal advice
  • Templates are starting points, customize as needed
  • Digital signatures are legally binding in most jurisdictions
  • Maintain records for your protection
Related: Contract Templates Guide | Payment Schedules Guide | Digital Signatures
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