the terms listed, as well as with provisional clauses that will allow either party to break the contract. References About the Author Amy Cates is an award-winning writer and journalist whose byline has appeared in national, regional and local magazines and newspapers. She holds a B.A. in English, with master's coursework in journalism. Cates is currently completing her master's degree in English. Her clients have included national consumer and trade publications, as well as corporate and nonprofit organizations.