How many times have you heard — or even said — the phrase: "Just sign it, it's only a few minutes."
"Standard" or "It's just a simple contract; you don't even need to read it all"? In an increasingly...
In a faster pace, many people sign documents without even glancing at them.
all the clauses. But this attitude can have serious consequences and, often,
irreversible.
Signing without reading: a dangerous habit
It's common to trust institutions, companies, or even people close to us, and therefore...
Due to convenience or haste, we may fail to read the documents we are about to sign.
However, in the legal field, a signature has full legal value. By signing a
By contracting, you are agreeing to all the conditions set forth therein — even those
which you may not understand or may not even have realized.
It's not enough to say afterwards, "I didn't know that was in the contract." The courts, as a rule,
It is understood that the signed document is valid, unless a defect is proven.
Consent, fraud, or bad faith—which can be extremely difficult and laborious.
Real-life cases that illustrate the risks of signing without reading.
The Mason's Glove Case
The influencer Iran Ferreira, known nationally as Luva de Pedreiro, is a
A striking example of the risks of signing without proper legal guidance. With more than
With 140 million followers on social media, the young man from Bahia has become a phenomenon.
from the internet, but faced serious financial problems after signing a contract with
his former manager, Allan de Jesus, without reading the entire content.
In an interview with journalist Roberto Cabrini, Iran revealed:
“"I thought he was going to help me take care of my career. I didn't know about this whole thing with..."
Four years, and I didn't know about this R$ 5 million fine. I only found out now, when I sent it.
"Read the contract."”
Iran also stated that he felt deceived and that he was "saved" by Falcão, a former player of
futsal, which took over his career management after the split. The situation generated enormous
The repercussions, and the businessman's behavior were widely questioned, as he did not...
There were signs of improvement in the influencer's lifestyle, even with the success.
achieved.
This case has laid bare how a lack of legal guidance can seriously compromise your chances.
someone's professional and financial trajectory — even with fame and visibility.
