Free Architect Contract Template
Architect Contract
I. Parties to the Contract
This contractual arrangement, hereafter referred to as the "Contract," is formally initiated and legally binding with immediate effect from the specified date, September 20, 2057, and it occurs mutually between:
Client:
[Client's Name]
[Client's Address]
[Client's Contact Information]
Architect:
[Architect's Name]
[Architect's Address]
[Architect's Contact Information]
From this point onward, we will refer to them collectively as the "Parties," or on an individual basis, each one can be referred to as a "Party."
II. Scope of Work
-
Description: The Architect shall provide professional architectural services as outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
-
Deliverables: The Architect shall deliver all required architectural plans, drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables outlined in Exhibit A within the agreed-upon timeframes.
III. Term of Contract
This Contract shall commence on [Commencement Date] and shall continue until the completion of the Architect's services as outlined in Exhibit A unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
IV. Compensation
-
Payment: In consideration for the services rendered, the Client agrees to pay the Architect the sum of [Amount] in accordance with the payment schedule outlined in Exhibit B attached hereto.
-
Expenses: The Architect shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of services under this Contract, as outlined in Exhibit B.
V. Responsibilities of the Parties
-
Client Responsibilities: The Client shall provide the Architect with access to necessary project information, cooperate with the Architect promptly, and make timely payments as outlined in Exhibit B.
-
Architect Responsibilities: The Architect shall perform the services outlined in Exhibit A with reasonable care, skill, and diligence under applicable professional standards.
VI. Termination
-
Termination for Convenience: Either Party may terminate this Contract for convenience upon [Number] days' written notice to the other Party.
-
Termination for Cause: Either Party may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice to the other Party if the other Party materially breaches any provision of this Contract and fails to remedy such breach within [Number] days of receiving written notice thereof.
VII. Confidentiality
The Parties involved in this Contract have reached an agreement. This agreement binds them to uphold the confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information that becomes disclosed to them during the period of this Contract's effectiveness. The obligation to maintain this confidentiality is not only valid during the term of the Contract but also persists after the completion or termination of the Contract.
VIII. Governing Law
This Contract shall be supervised, interpreted, and executed following the legal laws and regulations in force within the jurisdiction of [Jurisdiction]. This interpretation and execution will occur without any consideration or regard for any conflicting principles or laws of that jurisdiction.
IX. Entire Agreement
This Contract embodies the full comprehension and agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Contract. It overtakes and replaces all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings, and agreements that might have been held before, regardless of whether they were documented in writing or communicated orally.
X. Amendments
Any amendments to this Contract must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.
Exhibit A: Scope of Work [Detailed description of architectural services to be provided]
Exhibit B: Compensation and Expenses [Breakdown of payment schedule and reimbursable expenses]
[ARCHITECT NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
[CLIENT NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
