Liability & Legality

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after a rocky start, i've decided to start using contracts to make sure i get paid for my work.

the thing is i am 17 and the legal age is 18

so do i bring my dad or brother along when meeting the clients?

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Maybe the extra muscle will make sure you get paid......)))

Real answer....yes.....
Don't see how you have any choice......

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Or maybe end up being in court..

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The legal age to enter into a contract in the UK is SEVEN but between the ages of seven and seventeen parental consent is needed. This however only really applies if YOU are entering into a contract with another party (phone company and the like) that has financial implications for the principle party (contractee)

However, as this contact is YOURS (ie: you are the principle party) and it is the other party that is entering the contract with you parental consent should be already implied or can be explicity applied to the document BEFORE you even meet the client.

You may want to pass that advice by a lawyer or solicitor but that is UK contract law as I understand it.

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solicitor.....in this country they get arrested ....along with the hooker......

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You're in California. Here's an overview of contract law there (Cal. Family Code §§ 6700, 6710-6712; 6750.) "A minor may make a contract in the same manner as an adult (except a contract for real property or a delegation of power). However, but for certain types of contracts listed in California statute, a minor may disaffirm a contract during minority or within a reasonable time afterwards."

What does this mean in English? You can meet with clients and enter into web design contacts freely. In general, minors are liable only for "necessaries" under contract law. Since this is a webmaster forum, I won't bore you with an explanation of what necessaries are. Hope this helps.

Jonathan

Reference: Youthlaw.