Freelance Architect Contract Template
Freelance Architect Contract
This Contract, herein referred to as the "Agreement," is entered into on the 25th day of March 2050, between [Your Name], an independent Architect (hereinafter referred to as the "Architect"), and [Client Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Client").
1. Services
The Architect shall provide architectural services in respect of the design and development of the Project as described in this Contract. The Architect warrants that all Services provided under this Contract will be performed with all due skill, care, and diligence and per the standards of their profession.
2. Project Description
The Architect, identified in this contract, shall assume responsibility for the Project detailed herein. This agreement will delineate the specific project components entrusted to the Architect. However, the Architect must acknowledge that these responsibilities may encompass a broad spectrum, extending beyond residential design to include commercial projects, renovations, and interior design. It is implied that the Architect should be fully prepared to address diverse project scopes falling within these categories, as stipulated within this Contract.
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Project Scope: The Architect is accountable for the tasks and responsibilities outlined in this Contract, which may encompass residential design, commercial projects, renovations, and interior design.
3. Fees
In exchange for the services provided, the Client has consented to compensate the Architect according to the agreed timeline specified within this contract. Any additional services or expenditures beyond the initial scope will be discussed independently for new agreements on associated costs.
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The Client has agreed to provide remuneration to the Architect in exchange for the services rendered, as outlined in this contract.
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Compensation will be made according to the agreed timeline specified within this contract.
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Any additional services or expenditures beyond the initial scope will be discussed independently for new agreements on associated costs.
4. Payment Terms
Prompt settlement of invoices is required, with all invoices expected to be settled within [DAYS] days of receipt. Failure to adhere to these payment deadlines may lead to the suspension of services provided by the Architect.
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Payment Period: Invoices must be settled within [DAYS] days of receipt.
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Service Suspension: Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in suspension of Services by the Architect.
5. Responsibilities of the Parties
It is the responsibility of both the Client and the Architect to cooperate fully in respect of the Services. The Client agrees to provide timely, complete, and accurate information to the Architect, to enable the Architect to efficiently provide the Services.
6. Termination and Cancellation
It is within the rights of either party involved in this Agreement to terminate it at any time. This prerogative can be executed by giving a written notice to the other party. Following the termination of this agreement, the client has the immediate obligation to square off any outstanding payment with the architect. The payment should encompass all the services that have been provided by the architect, inclusive, up until the actual date of termination.
7. Confidentiality
The Architect hereby agrees and acknowledges that all the information that they will receive from the Client during the execution of the Project is to be held and treated as confidential. This confidentiality applies unless the Client expressly states otherwise, which means that any breach of this agreement would contradict the terms established between the Architect and the Client regarding the sensitive information shared during the Project's execution. The Architect recognizes the value and importance of this confidential information to the Client and therefore promises to adhere to this stipulation diligently.
9. Indemnification and Limitations of Liability
The following points outline the Client's agreement to indemnify and hold the Architect harmless from any claims arising from the Services provided under this Contract.
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The Client agrees to indemnify and hold the Architect harmless from all claims arising from the Services.
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This includes claims for bodily injury, property damage, and infringement of intellectual property rights.
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The Client shall indemnify the Architect for damages resulting from their actions or instructions.
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Responsibility for the consequences of the Architect's work lies solely with the Client.
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Indemnification extends to claims from third parties involved in the project.
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The Client's obligation to indemnify survives the termination of the Contract.
10. Governing Law
The full understanding, interpretation, application, and administration of every term and condition associated with this Agreement are to be handled in alignment and total compliance with the statutory and legal principles prevailing in the jurisdiction of [PLACE OF JURISDICTION]. Following the acceptance and mutual agreement between the two involved parties - the Client and the Architect, this Contract has been duly signed and legally endorsed on the aforementioned date illustrated at the commencement of this document.
[DATE SIGNED]
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
[CLIENT'S NAME]
