In contract drafting, the introductory portion of a written agreement plays a foundational role in establishing clarity, legal identity, and context. Two essential components of this introductory section are the identification of the parties and the inclusion of recitals (often introduced by the word “Whereas”). These elements ensure that the contract is properly grounded in fact, legally enforceable against the correct individuals or entities, and clearly understood by all parties and future interpreters such as courts or arbitrators.