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CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is dated this ________ day of ________________, ________.

Client

____________________________________________________
(the "Client")

Consultant

____________________________________________________
(the "Consultant")
  1. BACKGROUND
  2. The Client is of the opinion that the Consultant has the necessary qualifications, experience and abilities to provide consulting services to the Client.
  3. The Consultant is agreeable to providing such consulting services to the Client on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Client and the Consultant (individually the "Party" and collectively the "Parties" to this Agreement) agree as follows:

  1. Services Provided
  2. The Client hereby agrees to engage the Consultant to provide the Client with the following consulting services (the "Services"):
    • _______________________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________.

  3. The Services will also include any other consulting tasks which the Parties may agree on. The Consultant hereby agrees to provide such Services to the Client.
  4. Term of Agreement
  5. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") will begin on the date of this Agreement and will remain in full force and effect until March 19, 2024, subject to earlier termination as provided in this Agreement. The Term may be extended with the written consent of the Parties.
  6. Performance
  7. The Parties agree to do everything necessary to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect.
  8. Currency
  9. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all monetary amounts referred to in this Agreement are in USD (US Dollars).
  10. Compensation
  11. The Consultant will charge the Client a flat fee of $0.00 for the Services (the "Compensation").
  12. The Client will be invoiced when the Services are complete.
  13. Invoices submitted by the Consultant to the Client are due within 30 days of receipt.
  14. In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Client prior to completion of the Services but where the Services have been partially performed, the Consultant will be entitled to pro rata payment of the Compensation to the date of termination provided that there has been no breach of contract on the part of the Consultant.
  15. The Compensation as stated in this Agreement does not include sales tax, or other applicable duties as may be required by law. Any sales tax and duties required by law will be charged to the Client in addition to the Compensation.
  16. Reimbursement of Expenses
  17. The Consultant will be reimbursed from time to time for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the Consultant in connection with providing the Services.
  18. All expenses must be pre-approved by the Client.
  19. Confidentiality
  20. Confidential information (the "Confidential Information") refers to any data or information relating to the Client, whether business or personal, which would reasonably be considered to be private or proprietary to the Client and that is not generally known and where the release of that Confidential Information could reasonably be expected to cause harm to the Client.
  21. The Consultant agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report or use, for any purpose, any Confidential Information which the Consultant has obtained, except as authorized by the Client or as required by law. The obligations of confidentiality will apply during the Term and will survive indefinitely upon termination of this Agreement.
  22. All written and oral information and material disclosed or provided by the Client to the Consultant under this Agreement is Confidential Information regardless of whether it was provided before or after the date of this Agreement or how it was provided to the Consultant.
  23. Ownership of Intellectual Property
  24. All intellectual property and related material, including any trade secrets, moral rights, goodwill, relevant registrations or applications for registration, and rights in any patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, industrial design and trade name (the "Intellectual Property") that is developed or produced under this Agreement, is a "work made for hire" and will be the sole property of the Client. The use of the Intellectual Property by the Client will not be restricted in any manner.
  25. The Consultant may not use the Intellectual Property for any purpose other than that contracted for in this Agreement except with the written consent of the Client. The Consultant will be responsible for any and all damages resulting from the unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property.
  26. Return of Property
  27. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, the Consultant will return to the Client any property, documentation, records, or Confidential Information which is the property of the Client.
  28. Capacity/Independent Contractor
  29. In providing the Services under this Agreement it is expressly agreed that the Consultant is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee. The Consultant and the Client acknowledge that this Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between them, and is exclusively a contract for service. The Client is not required to pay, or make any contributions to, any social security, local, state or federal tax, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, insurance premium, profit-sharing, pension or any other employee benefit for the Consultant during the Term. The Consultant is responsible for paying, and complying with reporting requirements for, all local, state and federal taxes related to payments made to the Consultant under this Agreement.
  30. Right of Substitution
  31. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Consultant may, at the Consultant's absolute discretion, engage a third party sub-contractor to perform some or all of the obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement and the Client will not hire or engage any third parties to assist with the provision of the Services.
  32. In the event that the Consultant hires a sub-contractor:
    • the Consultant will pay the sub-contractor for its services and the Compensation will remain payable by the Client to the Consultant.
    • for the purposes of the indemnification clause of this Agreement, the sub-contractor is an agent of the Consultant.
  33. Autonomy
  34. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Consultant will have full control over working time, methods, and decision making in relation to provision of the Services in accordance with the Agreement. The Consultant will work autonomously and not at the direction of the Client. However, the Consultant will be responsive to the reasonable needs and concerns of the Client.
  35. Equipment
  36. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Consultant will provide at the Consultant’s own expense, any and all equipment, software, materials and any other supplies necessary to deliver the Services in accordance with the Agreement.
  37. No Exclusivity
  38. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is non-exclusive and that either Party will be free, during and after the Term, to engage or contract with third parties for the provision of services similar to the Services.
  39. Notice
  40. All notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted by the terms of this Agreement will be given in writing and delivered to the Parties at the following addresses:
    1. ______________________
      ______________________________
    2. ______________________
      ______________________________

    or to such other address as either Party may from time to time notify the other, and will be deemed to be properly delivered (a) immediately upon being served personally, (b) two days after being deposited with the postal service if served by registered mail, or (c) the following day after being deposited with an overnight courier.

  41. Indemnification
  42. Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, and its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Agreement. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
  43. Modification of Agreement
  44. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either Party in connection with this Agreement will only be binding if evidenced in writing signed by each Party or an authorized representative of each Party.
  45. Time of the Essence
  46. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision.
  47. Assignment
  48. The Consultant will not voluntarily, or by operation of law, assign or otherwise transfer its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Client.
  49. Entire Agreement
  50. It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
  51. Enurement
  52. This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding on the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and permitted successors and assigns.
  53. Titles/Headings
  54. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement.
  55. Gender
  56. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.
  57. Governing Law
  58. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  59. Severability
  60. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this Agreement.
  61. Waiver
  62. The waiver by either Party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of ________________, ________.

_______________________________
______________________ (Client)
_______________________________
______________________ (Consultant)
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What is a Consulting Agreement?

A Consulting Agreement is a written contract that outlines the terms and conditions of a professional service.

Use LawDepot’s Consulting Agreement template to create a custom document that suits a client’s specific needs. Whether you’re a freelancer, an established business, or a client, you’ll find that our template is simple to use and covers all the terms that are central to an effective service agreement.

What is a consultant?

Consultants are specialists that provide expert advice to companies or individuals looking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their business. This contract is suitable for a variety of consultant service industries, including:

  • Information technology (IT)
  • Human resources (HR)
  • Business management
  • Marketing
  • Engineering
  • Legal advice

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Why should I use a Consulting Agreement?

A written contract clearly establishes the terms and conditions of a service agreement. This helps reduce the chances of conflict between the consultant and the client. It also provides evidence of the agreement if a dispute goes to court.

How do I write a Consulting Agreement?

To write a Consulting Agreement, be sure to include the following information.

1. Describe the details of the service

Give a time frame for how long the work is expected to last: until the project is complete, until a specified date, or until the parties decide to end the contract.

You’ll also need to select the state in which the consultant will work. This affects the laws that will apply to your service agreement.

Then, write a description of the consultant’s services. For example, an IT consultant might perform a systems analysis, update security software, and supply computer hardware.

2. Provide party details

Whether the relationship is between two corporations, an individual and a corporation, or two individuals, it’s important to include the names and addresses of the parties in the agreement.

3. Include billing info

Explain payment terms such as the consultant’s service fee, a retainer fee (if applicable), and payment due dates. You can choose to make payments due when the services are complete or at certain stages of work (e.g., project milestones). Our template also gives the option to add sales tax to your bill.

4. Clarify other charges and expenses

Optionally, you can address late payments by setting an interest rate on unpaid sums. You might also allow the consultant to bill work expenses, such as travel costs, to the client. Work expenses might be restricted to a certain amount or subject to the client’s approval.

5. Consider other terms and conditions

If the Consulting Agreement has a fixed term, you can address whether either party can end the contract early. If so, you must specify how many days of notice the party seeking to end the contract must give to the other party.

If intellectual property (IP) is involved, it’s important to state whether the client or the consultant will retain exclusive ownership rights. Examples of IP include creative works such as blueprints, custom software, logos, legal drafting, or advertisements. Unless specified otherwise, the client that paid for the work typically keeps ownership rights.

However, some consultants may choose to retain ownership if the IP is a “tool of the trade” (i.e., a skill or piece of equipment needed to complete a job).

Furthermore, you should specify whether any IP or other sensitive information is confidential. If so, state how long the duty of confidentiality should last (e.g., until the end of the agreement or indefinitely).

6. Add a unique clause

Customize LawDepot's Consulting Agreement with an additional clause written by you. Although most contracts won’t need any extra terms, you might want to address factors like:

Adding these terms is optional and depends on your personal situation.

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