General legal information about contract terms in the UK, not legal advice.
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Heads of terms

Heads of terms record the main points of a deal agreed in principle before the full contract is drafted. They are usually expressed not to be legally binding, apart from specific clauses such as confidentiality and exclusivity.

Prepared by a retired English qualified solicitor (LLB, LLM) · reviewed · applies across the UK unless stated · how we draft

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They should state clearly which provisions are binding, so neither party is surprised later.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.