Professional Client Agreement Format

This Client Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of [Date], by and between:
[Your Company Name] (the “Service Provider”), located at [Your Company Address], and [Client Name] (the “Client”), located at [Client Address].

1. Scope of Services

The Service Provider agrees to provide the following services to the Client:
[Describe services in detail].

2. Term of Agreement

This Agreement will commence on [Start Date] and will:

Continue until [End Date or specified duration], or
Remain in effect until terminated by either party in accordance with Section 7 of this Agreement.

3. Compensation

The Client agrees to compensate the Service Provider as follows:

Fees: [State the agreed fee, e.g., hourly rate, fixed project rate, etc.].
Payment Terms: Payments shall be made [specify terms, e.g., upfront, upon milestones, monthly, etc.].
Late Payments: A late fee of [amount or percentage] may be charged for payments delayed beyond [number] days.

4. Responsibilities of the Parties

Service Provider Responsibilities: The Service Provider shall:
a. Perform services with reasonable care and skill.
b. Adhere to agreed timelines.
Client Responsibilities: The Client shall:
a. Provide necessary information, materials, or access required to perform services.
b. Ensure timely payment as agreed.

5. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the term of this Agreement. Neither party shall disclose such information without prior written consent from the other party, except as required by law.

6. Intellectual Property

[Specify ownership rights regarding deliverables, e.g., "All intellectual property rights created under this Agreement shall remain the property of the Service Provider, unless otherwise agreed in writing."]

7. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [number] days' written notice.
Termination may occur immediately if either party breaches any material term of this Agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Service Provider's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client. The Service Provider shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements. Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.