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title: "A summary for creating and completing a contract."
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language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-03-25T02:48:22.368Z"
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# A summary for creating and completing a contract.

This guide provides a summary of the six key steps involved in generating and signing a contract using our platform.

## Introduction 

Our contracts application is specifically built to standardise the Term, Day and addendum Charter Contract process between the four major parties: The **Charter broker** (or Retail Agent), the **Charterer**, the **Central Agent** and the **Owner** of the Yacht. 

Our contracts operate under a double-blind agreement between the Charterer and the Owner. This means that party representatives, such as the Central Agent and the Charter Broker, can view each other's details but the Charterer cannot see the Owners details and the Owner cannot see the Charter's details. 

***Table 1:** Outlines the double-blind visibility rules for our contracts for Charterer, Charter Broker, Central Agent and Yacht Owner users.* 

| **The Email of:** | **U1: Charterer** | **U2: Charter Broker** | **U3: Central Agent** | **U4: Yacht Owner** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Charterer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Charter Broker | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Central Agent | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yacht Owner | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

## Quick overview of the process

The process consists of six simple steps:![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/07737400-a16d-4a28-9596-d4b59e03c24c)

1.  The **Charter Broker (Retail Agent)** selects a template to begin.
2.  The **Charter Broker** fills out and signs the first section of the document.
3.  The **Charter Broker** sends the document to the **Charterer**, who then signs it.
4.  Once both the **Charter Broker** and **Charterer** have signed, the contract is sent to the **Stakeholder** (usually the Central Agent), who signs it and adds the Owner’s details before forwarding a copy to the Owner.
5.  The **Owner** reviews and signs the contract.
6.  Once all parties have signed, the contract becomes legally binding, and copies are distributed. Personal details of the Charterer and Owner are redacted where necessary.

## **Still Need Help?** 

Speak to our Customer Success team, who are here to support you via [support@ankor.io](mailto:support@ankor.io) or chat with us using the Life ring Help feature at the bottom right of our application.