Question 1

Are these contracts compliant with GDPR?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every EU contract automatically includes GDPR-compliant data processing provisions covering purpose limitation, security measures, breach notification (72 hours), and data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability). Where one party processes data on behalf of another, the contract references the Article 28 Data Processing Agreement requirement.

Question 2

Do these contracts work in all EU member states?

Accepted Answer

These contracts are built on EU-wide regulations (GDPR, Working Time Directive, Consumer Rights Directive, eIDAS, Rome I, Brussels I, etc.) that apply across all 27 member states. However, many contract law areas — especially employment, leases, non-competes, and partnerships — are significantly shaped by national law. We strongly recommend selecting your specific country for enhanced compliance with national requirements.

Question 3

How do you handle the difference between B2B and B2C contracts?

Accepted Answer

EU law makes a strong distinction. For B2C contracts, we include: Consumer Rights Directive protections (14-day withdrawal for distance contracts), Unfair Contract Terms Directive compliance, and Unfair Commercial Practices Directive adherence. For B2B contracts, we include Late Payment Directive protections (30-day payment terms, ECB rate + 8% interest for late payment, €40 minimum recovery costs).

Question 4

Are electronic signatures legally valid for EU contracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the eIDAS Regulation (EU No 910/2014), electronic signatures cannot be denied legal effect solely because they are electronic (Article 25(1)). A qualified electronic signature (QES) has the equivalent legal effect of a handwritten signature (Article 25(2)). Our contracts include eIDAS-compliant signature provisions.

Question 5

What about non-compete agreements in the EU?

Accepted Answer

Non-compete enforceability varies significantly by member state. However, most EU countries REQUIRE financial compensation during the restriction period — without it, the non-compete is typically void. The Transparent Working Conditions Directive (2019/1152) also prohibits unjustified non-competes. Our templates include proportionality assessments, compensation provisions, and reformation clauses. Select your country for specific national rules.

Question 6

How do freelancer and contractor agreements address bogus self-employment?

Accepted Answer

Bogus self-employment (schijnzelfstandigheid, Scheinselbständigkeit, faux travail indépendant) is a major enforcement area across the EU. Our agreements are structured to establish genuine self-employment: contractor controls methods, time, and place of work; provides own tools; can serve multiple clients; and is not integrated into the company hierarchy. We also reference the EU Platform Work Directive (2024/2831), which creates a presumption of employment for platform workers.

Question 7

What types of contracts can I create?

Accepted Answer

We support 11 contract types: NDAs (Trade Secrets Directive compliant), employment agreements (Working Time Directive compliant), independent contractor agreements, freelance contracts, lease/tenancy agreements, service agreements (Consumer Rights Directive for B2C), consulting agreements, partnership agreements, non-compete/non-solicitation agreements, IP licensing agreements (EU Copyright Directive compliant), and custom contracts. Each includes EU regulation references, compliance checklists, and GDPR provisions.

Question 8

Do licensing agreements comply with the EU Copyright Directive?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our licensing templates include provisions for fair remuneration (Article 18), transparency obligations requiring regular exploitation reports (Article 19), contract adjustment mechanisms for disproportionately low remuneration (Article 20), and the author's revocation right for non-use (Article 22). We also address the EU exhaustion of rights principle and the Geo-blocking Regulation.

European Union Contract Templates

Built for European Union law

Available contract types

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Freelance Contract

Lease Agreement

Service Agreement

Employment Agreement

Independent Contractor Agreement

Consulting Agreement

Partnership Agreement

Non-Compete/Non-Disclosure Agreement

Licensing Agreement

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