Legal analysis: Confirmation is also a kind of contract, which is called simple contract, while a general contract contains the rights, obligations, responsibilities and detailed contents of both parties. It is to guard against risks and agree on ways to solve disputes. Confirmation is simpler than formal contract. It is a written certificate issued to both parties for confirmation after the buyer and seller reach a deal through transaction negotiation. The confirmation signed by the buyer and the seller is a legally binding document, which is equally binding on both parties. Take expense confirmation as an example:

Expense confirmation

We have the goods you entrusted to our company, which will be shipped at sunrise on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Expense amount: Please sign and seal it and send it back to our company. If you don't reply or return it to our company within one day, our company will handle it according to the debit note, and it will be deemed that your company has confirmed the fee.

Legal basis: Article 470th of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). The contents of a contract are agreed by the parties, and generally include the following clauses.

(1) The name and domicile of the party concerned;

(2) Subject matter;

(3) quantity;

(4) quality;

(5) Price or remuneration;

(6) Time limit, place and method of performance;

(7) Liability for breach of contract;

(8) Methods for resolving disputes.

The parties may conclude a contract by referring to the model texts of various contracts.