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Contract Addendum

Free contract addendum template for adding new terms to an existing agreement without rewriting the whole document.

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This free contract addendum covers Additional Terms, Effective Date, Acknowledgment with 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Addendum to Contract

Original Contract: [Name/description and date] Parties: [Party A] and [Party B] Addendum Date: [Date]

This Addendum adds the following terms to the Original Contract. All existing terms of the Original Contract remain in effect except as specifically added or modified below.

Additional Terms

1. [New term or clause being added] 2. [New term or clause being added]

Effective Date

This Addendum is effective as of [Date].

Acknowledgment

Both parties agree that this Addendum is incorporated into and made part of the Original Contract.

[Party A]: ______________________ Date: ____________ [Party B]: ______________________ Date: ____________

*An addendum ADDS new terms without necessarily changing existing ones (unlike an amendment, which typically modifies existing language) — use whichever matches what you're actually trying to do to the original contract.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
3 standard sections: Additional Terms, Effective Date, Acknowledgment
5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Before involving a lawyer

A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.

FAQ

Is this contract addendum template really free?

Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this contract addendum is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.

What does this contract addendum cover?

This legal template includes Additional Terms, Effective Date, Acknowledgment. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 5 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

Browse more free legal and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.

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