Free Consulting Contract Template
Consulting Contract
1. Introduction
This Consulting Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into effect on [Date], by and between [Your Name] of [Your Company Name], with an address at [Your Company Address] (the "Consultant"), and [Client's Name], with an address at [Client's Address] (the "Client").
2. SCOPE OF CONSULTING SERVICES
The Consultant shall provide the Client with the consulting services (the "Services") as further described in Exhibit A attached hereto. The Consultant agrees to deploy their best professional efforts in the performance of these Services, adhering to industry standards and practices.
3. TERM AND COMMENCEMENT DATE
This Agreement shall commence on [Date] and shall continue until [End Date] unless sooner terminated by the provisions herein or extended by mutual agreement of both parties in writing.
4. COMPENSATION
In exchange for the Services, the Client shall compensate the Consultant as described in Exhibit B. All payments due hereunder shall be made promptly according to the agreed-upon terms outlined in Exhibit B, with any late payments subject to an additional fee as specified therein.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
The parties agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of the Client. The Consultant shall be responsible for their taxes, insurance, and other obligations as an independent contractor.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
During the term of this Agreement and thereafter, the Consultant shall keep confidential and not disclose any confidential or proprietary information of the Client, including but not limited to business plans, financial information, customer data, and trade secrets. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property rights arising out of the Services provided shall be owned by the Client. The Consultant agrees to promptly disclose and assign to the Client all inventions, designs, works of authorship, and other intellectual property created during the term of this Agreement.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Client from any damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, claims, and litigation arising out of the Consultant's negligent performance of or failure to perform their duties under this Agreement.
9. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing a 30-day written notice without cause, or immediately with cause, including but not limited to breach of contract, insolvency, or material misrepresentation. Upon termination, the Consultant shall promptly return any property or confidential information belonging to the Client.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written. Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
11. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed following the laws of the [State/Country] without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in [City/State/Country] following the rules of the [Arbitration Association].
12. SIGNATURE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
[Date]
[Client`s Name]
[Date]
