Can I Break a Contract if I Didn’t Read the Terms and Conditions?” π❌π Client Question of the Day: "Sir, I signed the contract, but I didn’t actually read the 100-page fine print. Can I cancel the deal and blame the fine print for not understanding it?" π€¦♂️ππ π₯ Top Keywords : Contract Terms and Conditions, Contract Cancellation India, Understanding Legal Documents, Indian Contract Law, Breach of Contract, Legal Rights India #ContractCancellation #TermsAndConditions #BreachOfContract #IndianContractLaw #LegalHelpIndia #BusinessAgreements #StartupLegalIndia π‘ Answer : Short answer? No, you can’t blame the fine print. ππ« In India, signing a contract, even if you didn’t read every word, generally means you’ve accepted the terms — whether you like them or not! π
Under Indian Contract Law (Indian Contract Act, 1872), once you sign a contract, you are presumed to have read and understood all the terms, even if you skipped all 99 pages. ππ️ #ContractLawInd...
We’re All Shareholders—Why Do We Need a Shareholder Agreement?" π₯π¦ #ShareholderAgreementIndia #StartupLegalFramework #EquityClarity #InvestorProtection #FoundersAgreement #LegalStructureStartup #StartupGovernance ππ⚖️ Founder to Investor: “We trust each other. No need for legal docs, right?” Investor (after funding): “I trust the contract, not vibes.” π
πΈ π What Is a Shareholder Agreement & Why It's Crucial? A Shareholder Agreement is the constitution of your startup's ownership structure. It governs how decisions are made, equity is handled, and conflicts are resolved. It covers: ✅ Equity rights and voting powers ✅ Founder/investor obligations ✅ Exit routes and transfer of shares ✅ Anti-dilution & valuation protections ✅ Dispute resolution mechanisms #InvestorSafety #StartupEquityManagement #CorporateGovernanceIndia #CapTableClarity π£ Why Skipping It Is a Legal Time Bomb ❌ Founders splitting without clarity on who owns what ❌ Silent inv...