Proof of Concept Contract Amendment
The deadline was hours away when the scope changed. A feature no one planned for now had to be in the Proof of Concept, and the agreement on paper no longer matched reality. This is where a Proof of Concept Contract Amendment stops being paperwork and becomes the only way to keep the project on track.
A Proof of Concept (POC) sets clear boundaries: objectives, deliverables, timelines, costs. But as tests run, unknowns surface. Hardware constraints appear. API limits break builds. Security reviews uncover new requirements. When these changes affect scope, budgets, or deadlines, you cannot rely on verbal agreements. You need a contract amendment.
A Proof of Concept Contract Amendment is a formal, written change to the original POC contract. It documents the updated scope, terms, or milestones in a legally enforceable way. It should include:
- A reference to the original contract date and title
- A precise description of modified deliverables
- Updated timelines or deadlines
- Budget or payment adjustments
- Approval signatures from all parties
Keep the language exact. Avoid vague words. Describe new requirements in measurable terms. If a deliverable shifts from MVP-ready code to a UI prototype, define the expected state, feature list, and acceptance criteria. If a deadline moves, specify the exact date and the reason for change.
Without a properly executed amendment, disputes can arise. Clients may expect work you never agreed to. Teams may deliver what they think is complete, only to see it rejected. A signed Proof of Concept Contract Amendment prevents scope creep from becoming conflict.
When implementation is fast, paperwork needs to match. Draft the amendment as soon as scope changes are identified. Circulate it for review. Keep it attached to the original agreement so it’s easy to reference. Store it in version control alongside project documentation for transparency.
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