Group Contract Education · La Rioja, Argentina

Understand your

before you sign

Practical group workshops where entrepreneurs and freelancers learn to read, interpret, and identify risks in commercial contracts — before a problem forces them to read the fine print.

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Group format
Bring your own contract
La Rioja, Argentina
Contract Risk Analyzer
High Risk Clauses
Exclusivity
Penalty · Early termination
Payment Terms
30–90 days
Review required
Clauses Analyzed in This Workshop
Exclusivity Penalties Jurisdiction Early termination Payment terms Fine print
Format
Group
Hands-on practice
Awareness
Practical
Real contracts
What We Analyze

The clauses that catch entrepreneurs off guard

These are the contractual provisions that generate the most disputes — and the ones most often overlooked until it's too late.

High Risk
Exclusivity Clauses

Provisions that restrict your ability to work with other clients or suppliers. Often hidden in service or distribution contracts, these can severely limit your business freedom without you realizing it.

High Risk
Penalty Clauses

Financial consequences for delays, non-compliance, or cancellations. These can be disproportionate and trigger automatically. Understanding how they're calculated is essential before signing.

High Risk
Early Termination

Conditions under which either party can exit the contract before the agreed term — and the consequences of doing so. Asymmetric termination rights are a common trap for smaller parties.

Medium Risk
Jurisdiction & Applicable Law

Which court or arbitration body resolves disputes, and which law applies. A clause requiring litigation in a distant city can make enforcement prohibitively expensive for a small business.

Medium Risk
Payment Terms

Deadlines, conditions, and methods for payment. Extended payment terms that favor large buyers can create cash flow problems. Learn to identify and negotiate more balanced conditions.

Fine Print
Everything in Small Type

Automatic renewal, limitation of liability, confidentiality obligations, IP assignment — the clauses that are easy to miss and expensive to ignore. We train your eye to spot them.

Workshop Structure

How a session works

A structured half-day that goes from theory to hands-on practice with your own documents.

01
Conceptual Foundation

We open with a clear explanation of the legal structure of commercial contracts: what each section means, how clauses are organized, and what language to watch for.

02
Clause-by-Clause Analysis

The facilitator walks through the most common and most problematic clauses using real contract examples, explaining what each means in practice.

03
Bring Your Own Contract

Each participant applies the methodology to a contract they've brought. You identify risks, flag ambiguous language, and discuss findings with the group.

04
Group Discussion

Shared cases generate the richest learning. Participants discuss what they found, ask questions, and leave with a practical framework they can use independently.

Group of entrepreneurs in a contract reading workshop, collaborative learning environment
Group Learning

Education, not legal advice

We are educators, not lawyers. We build your capacity to read contracts independently.

01
You bring what you have

No need to prepare anything special. Arrive with a contract you've signed, are about to sign, or have questions about. The workshop works with real documents from real situations.

02
You learn by doing

Theory alone doesn't build skill. By working through your own contract in a guided group setting, you develop the pattern recognition that makes future readings faster and safer.

03
You leave with a method

The goal isn't just to understand today's contract — it's to give you a systematic approach you can apply to every agreement you encounter in your business going forward.

04
You know when to call a lawyer

One of the most valuable outcomes: knowing which situations require professional legal counsel. Not every contract needs a lawyer — but some definitely do. We help you tell the difference.

Before vs. After

What changes when you understand what you sign

Before the Workshop
Signing without understanding
  • You sign contracts without reading them fully, trusting the other party's word
  • Exclusivity clauses block you from working with other clients without realizing it
  • Penalty clauses surprise you with unexpected financial obligations
  • You don't know which jurisdiction applies when a dispute arises
  • You discover problematic terms only after a conflict has started
After the Workshop
Informed and prepared
  • You read contracts systematically, knowing where to focus your attention
  • You recognize exclusivity language and understand its practical implications
  • You can calculate and evaluate penalty clauses before agreeing to them
  • You understand jurisdiction and know when to ask for different terms
  • You know when a contract requires a lawyer and when you can proceed independently
Important: We are educators, not a law firm

Xelmadi workshops provide general contractual education for groups. We do not review individual contracts, we do not provide personalized legal advice, and we are not a law firm. The content of our sessions is informational and educational in nature. For specific legal matters, always consult a qualified attorney.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need legal knowledge to attend?
No prior legal knowledge is required. The workshops are designed for entrepreneurs and freelancers with no formal legal training. We explain all terminology in plain language and focus on practical understanding rather than legal theory.
What type of contract should I bring?
Any commercial contract you've signed or are considering signing: service agreements, supply contracts, partnership agreements, distribution contracts, freelance agreements, rental contracts for business premises, or any document with commercial obligations. If you have more than one, bring the one that concerns you most.
Will the facilitator review my contract and give me advice?
No. The facilitator guides the group through the methodology and helps you apply it to your own document, but does not provide individual legal review or personalized legal advice. Xelmadi is an educational program, not a legal services firm. For individual contract review, you would need to consult a licensed attorney.
How many participants are in each session?
Sessions are kept small to allow meaningful group discussion and adequate time for each participant to work through their own contract. The group format is intentional — hearing how others approach their contracts enriches everyone's learning experience.
Are the workshops available for company teams?
Yes. We offer tailored in-company sessions for small and medium-sized businesses whose teams regularly deal with commercial contracts. These can be customized to the specific types of agreements your organization encounters. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Is the content applicable to contracts governed by Argentine law?
Yes. The workshops are specifically designed for the Argentine commercial context. Examples, terminology, and clause analysis reference the Argentine Civil and Commercial Code and standard practices in the local business environment.
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