An agreement is breached when a party to the agreement does not perform a duty or responsibility required or expected. A breach can also occur when a product or service does not perform as advertised, designed, or reasonably expected.  A breach can pertain to the entire agreement or a part of the agreement.  For example,

An agreement can contain provisions on what constitutes a breach.  For example,

An agreement can contain provisions on how a breach is to be resolved.  For example,

It is important to know (i) the date a contract begins and ends; (ii) your rights, duties, and responsibilities; (iii) rights, duties and responsibilities of other parties to the agreement; (iv) what constitutes a breach; and (v) …..