Terms & Conditions · ALA Contract Documents
Terms and Conditions, Architect/Owner
Standard terms and conditions for owner engagements, the fast path to a signed agreement on smaller projects: attach to your fee letter and the payment, liability, and document-ownership terms are covered.
| Format | Editable Microsoft Word (.doc) file, ready to download as soon as your payment goes through |
| Price | $75 · free for Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
Checkout runs on the ALA member site. New buyers enter an email address to start, no membership needed. After you pay by card, your Word file downloads right away and the link is emailed to you too. Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members log in and download free.
Who this document is for
- Small projects where a full agreement feels heavy
- Firms quoting by letter but wanting real protection
- Repeat clients who just need terms on file
Frequently asked
How do I use terms and conditions?
Pair them with your fee or proposal letter: the letter states scope and fee, the terms and conditions supply the legal framework. Together they form the agreement.
Can I edit it for my project?
Yes. It arrives as an editable Microsoft Word file, so you can adapt names, scope, fees, and project-specific terms while keeping the attorney-drafted structure intact.