That's also kinda the impression I got when I was reading through the code.
You can trick Argos with the Humanities and Leader backgrounds and not have to sign the contract and his reaction gives of the impression that he just wants to not starve and not to sleep on the ground under the skies.
Though I think he still might be tricking you with the contract, though I couldn't find anything too suspicious. Although I'm not good at it. So...