Contractual terms in English law is a topic which deals with four main issues. * which terms are incorporated into the contract * how are the terms of the contract to be interpreted * whether terms are implied into the contract * what controls are placed on unfair terms The terms of a contract are the essence of a contract, and tell the reader what the contract will do. For instance, the price of a good, the time of its promised delivery and the description of the good will all be terms of the contract.