guarantees

pledge

Binding promise given

• vowSolemn personal commitment
• oathFormal binding promise
• assuranceFirm promise or certainty

word · bond · covenant · undertaking · commitment · affirmation · declaration · avowal · troth · swear

surety

Backer of obligation

• collateralSecurity for debt
• securityProtection from threat
• depositPlace for safekeeping

bond · escrow · letter of credit · underwriting · insurance · indemnification · bailment · lien · mortgage · debenture

assurance

Firm promise or certainty

• confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
• suretyBacker of obligation
• reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance

trust · conviction · credence · faith · validation · verification · corroboration · confirmation · attestation · proof

contract

Enforceable written agreement

• liabilityLegal or financial obligation
• bondBinding tie or connection
• obligationRequired task or commitment

stipulation · indemnity · collateral · escrow · lien · deed · instrument · enforceability · recourse · remedies

safeguard

Precaution against harm

• shieldHandheld defensive armor
• defenseProtection against harm
• insuranceContractual risk coverage

backup · failsafe · buffer · contingency · hedge · safety net · fallback · assurance · indemnity · coverage

coverage

Extent of inclusion

• repairRestore to working order
• replacementWhat takes another's place
• manufacturerOne who produces goods

defects · parts · labor · terms · conditions · policy · service plan · malfunction · breakdown · return policy

• shopping aidsbuying guides, price tags, consumer reports, catalogs, flyers
• Bailoutsbailout, bank bailout, bank bailouts, rescue package, rescue fund
• liabilitiesaccounts payable, tax liability, payables, short-term debt, long-term debt
• trust signalscredentials, trustworthiness, reputation, credibility, reliability
• SLAsuptime, availability, response time, metrics, KPIs
• Jewish contractsketubah, loan agreement, binding agreements, sale contract, written contract