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# Setting Default Terms

Default terms in PaintScout assign a specific contract terms document to each estimate type, so the correct terms are automatically applied to every new estimate. If your estimates are using the wrong terms, you likely need to assign terms to your estimate types.

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## How Do I Assign Terms to Estimate Types?

1\. Click the person icon in the top right and go to your **Account Settings** > **Estimates** > **Estimate Types** section and select each one.

<figure><img src="/files/0rVblxwaC7OAwMOX0Mwf" alt="Screenshot showing the Estimate Types section in Account Settings with estimate types listed"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2\. Once you have selected an estimate type, choose which set of terms you would like to set as the default.

<figure><img src="/files/wOQc0eklFPeAhdWdtPdk" alt="Screenshot showing the Terms drop-down for selecting default terms on an estimate type"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Once you do this, it will only affect ***new*** estimates made. [Learn how to change a set of terms on a previous estimate.](/support/customization/presentations-and-terms/updating-estimate-terms.md)
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## Related articles

* [Estimate Types](/support/customization/templates-and-presets/what-are-estimate-types.md) — Create project types with their own defaults and settings
* [Setting a Default Presentation](/support/customization/presentations-and-terms/setting-a-default-presentation.md) — Apply the right presentation to each estimate type
* [Estimate Disclaimers](/support/customization/templates-and-presets/estimate-disclaimers.md) — Customize the messages shown when customers accept or decline
* [Updating Estimate Terms](/support/customization/presentations-and-terms/updating-estimate-terms.md) — Edit contract terms in settings or on an individual estimate


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