An escrow agreement is a contract that outlines the terms and conditions between parties involved, and the responsibility of each. Escrowed shares are shares held in an escrow account pending the completion of a corporate action or the elapse of a time period leading to an event.And Kip A. Frey and Other Business Contracts, Forms and Agreeements. Escrow agreements are contracts used to ensure that all parties involved meet the terms outlined within the contracts. One of the main objectives of a smart contract is automated escrow. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.