# Living Agreements

> Living agreements with version history, digital signatures, and renewal periods.

Source: https://getkneel.com/guide/contracts
Last updated: 2026-08-25

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*Formalize your commitment*

Create structured agreements that define your dynamic. Build your contract from custom sections, categorized as foundation, expectations, protocols, safety, or custom. Contracts are living documents with version history, digital signatures, and optional renewal periods. Both partners acknowledge each version, creating a clear record of your evolving relationship.

## Why it exists

Contracts solve the 'I thought we agreed' problem. Verbal agreements fade and shift over time. A living contract creates a shared document both partners have signed, with full version history so nothing is forgotten or misremembered.

A D/s contract isn't a legal document — it's a relationship tool. It captures what both partners have agreed to: roles, expectations, limits, rituals, and the principles that guide their dynamic. The problem with verbal agreements is that they shift over time. One partner remembers a boundary differently, or an expectation evolves without being discussed. Kneel's contract feature solves this by creating a living document that both partners draft, review, and digitally sign together. Every edit creates a new version, so you can see exactly how your agreement has evolved. Contracts can include sections for rules, protocols, limits, and renewal terms. When a contract expires or needs updating, both partners are notified. The result is clarity — no more "I thought we agreed" moments, and a shared reference point that keeps your dynamic grounded in mutual consent.

## Capabilities

### Structured Sections

Organize contracts into foundation, expectations, protocols, safety, and custom sections.

### Version History

Every change creates a new version. See exactly what changed and when.

### Digital Signatures

Both partners acknowledge each version. See who signed and when.

### Renewal Periods

Set monthly, quarterly, or yearly renewal reminders. Reaffirm your commitment together.

### Custom Sections

Build your contract from custom sections, categorized as foundation, expectations, protocols, safety, or custom. New contracts start empty.

## How each role uses it

### For Dominants (Dominant)

Document your expectations and the structure of your dynamic.

- Clear written expectations reduce misunderstandings
- Version history shows how your dynamic has evolved
- Renewal periods prompt regular reassessment
- Safety sections ensure boundaries are explicit

### For Submissives (submissive)

Know exactly what you're agreeing to, with full transparency.

- Read and understand expectations before signing
- Safety sections protect your boundaries
- Renewal periods let you renegotiate as you grow
- Clear documentation of your consent

## Use cases

- New dynamic: Establish initial expectations and boundaries
- Evolution: Update your contract as your dynamic deepens
- Renewal: Quarterly check-ins to reaffirm your commitment
- Safety: Document safewords, limits, and emergency protocols