> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cuebitsystems.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Contracts

> Create and manage contracts, Contract Details.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Contracts" />

  <Step title="Select New Contract">
    Complete required fields (project, client, billing type, dates as needed, retention if shown, status).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    **System Contract No** is assigned permanently. **Contract No** is saved from the form (prefilled from Next Contract No; you may edit it if it stays unique).
  </Step>
</Steps>

Contracts are grouped as **Active**, **Completed**, and **Inactive**. Click a row to open **Contract Details**.

## On Contract Details you can

* Edit contract fields and status.
* Open **Work Items**, **Rate Card**, **Staff Allocation**, **View Progress**, or **Create Docket** (when the contract is Active).