
We’ve all been there: a confident handshake, a reassuring smile, and a friendly “Don’t worry, we’ve got a deal.” Verbal promises feel personal, human, and trustworthy—like a shortcut past all the boring paperwork.
But the truth is, contracts don’t care how nice the conversation was or how sincere the promise sounded. When ink hits paper, certain contract terms don’t just matter more than verbal promises—they legally override them.