Freelance Contract with Author

[jsoucie]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maine

I have drawn up a contract to edit a manuscript by an author. This contract was based on a standard freelance contract that is adopted to suit individual needs. However, there is a phrase in the contract I do not understand.

In the termination clause it says that the contract can be terminated in the event of material change of circumstance. What does material change of circumstance mean?

Thanks!

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maine

I have drawn up a contract to edit a manuscript by an author. This contract was based on a standard freelance contract that is adopted to suit individual needs. However, there is a phrase in the contract I do not understand.

In the termination clause it says that the contract can be terminated in the event of material change of circumstance. What does material change of circumstance mean?

Thanks!

What does it mean to you? What does it mean to the other party or parties involved?

We can't answer this for you. If it's ambiguous then reword the clause.