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Signing Documents http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/s Source: Washington State Bar Association Emphasizes the importance of carefully reviewing and understanding written documents before signing them. Describes some of the common types of contracts consumers are asked to sign. Topics covered include signing documents on behalf of yourself, signing for someone else (for example, co-signing a loan), oral or spoken contracts, payment agreements (for example, promissory notes), real estate purchase agreements, lease and rental agreements, breaking contracts, and steps to take to minimize the risks associated with making contracts. full description	What am I agreeing to if I sign a document? What is an oral contract or oral agreement? What does "as is" mean in a contract? What steps can I take to minimize risk when signing a document?
Your Cancellation Rights http://www.atg.wa.gov/ConsumerIssues/CancellationR Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Describes a number of the different types of contracts consumers in Washington can cancel. Among the contracts described are door-to-door sales or other sales made away from the seller's usual place of business, retail installment contracts made either in person at a place other than the seller's business or by telemarketing, timeshares, certain loans secured by a residence, business opportunities (purchase or lease of equipment or training in order to start a new business), hearing aids (reasonable cause is required), camping clubs, health clubs, vocational schools, credit repair firms, and telemarketing sales. Also describes how to cancel the contract. full description	What types of contracts can I cancel? How do I cancel a contract? How long do I have to cancel a contract?
Contract Basics http://www.lectlaw.com/files/bul03.htm Source: Letric Law Library An article describing the basics of contract law as it applies to business, including the requirements of a valid contract, the use of oral versus written contracts, and remedies for a breach of contract. full description	What does a contract need to include at its most basic? What does a contract need to include to be legally binding? What is the "offer" part of a contract? What is the "acceptance" part of a contract? What is the "consideration" part of a contract? What is a breach of contract, and what can I do about it? When should a contract be in writing?
Contract Basics http://www.lawyers.com/legal_topics/browse_by_topi Source: Martindale-Hubbell: Lawyers.com An article by Sherrie Bennett describing what a contract is, the requirements of a binding contract, different types of contracts, and government restrictions on the right to contract. full description	What does it mean for a contract to be legally binding? What does a contract need to include to be legally binding? What is the "offer" part of a contract? What is the "acceptance" part of a contract? What is the "consideration" part of a contract?
RCW 26.30- Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.30 Source: Washington State Legislature Links to Washington statutes regarding students�, who are 16 or older, ability to borrow money. full description	Can a student who is 16 or older bind herself in a contract for an educational loan?