Free Client Service Agreement Layout Template
Client Service Agreement Layout
This Client Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this ____ day of __________, 2050, by and between:
[Service Provider's Full Legal Name]
Address: ________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: __________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
("Service Provider")
AND
[Client's Full Legal Name]
Address: ________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: __________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
("Client")
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Services" refer to the specific services described in Section 2 of this Agreement.
1.2 "Term" refers to the period as defined in Section 3 of this Agreement.
1.3 "Confidential Information" refers to any proprietary or confidential information exchanged between the parties, as further detailed in Section 6.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
2.1 The Service Provider agrees to provide the following services to the Client:
[Detail the specific services to be provided, including deliverables, milestones, and timelines.]
2.2 The Service Provider shall complete all services to the best of their abilities, following industry standards, and in a timely and professional manner.
3. TERM AND TERMINATION
3.1 Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall commence on the date specified above and shall remain in effect for [duration of the agreement], unless terminated earlier as provided in this Agreement.
3.2 Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice of [notice period] days.
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Termination can occur for convenience or if the other party breaches any material term or condition of this Agreement.
3.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, any outstanding fees for Services rendered up to the termination date must be paid, and both parties shall return any Confidential Information provided under this Agreement.
4. FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS
4.1 Fees: The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider a total fee of [total fee amount] for the Services provided under this Agreement.
4.2 Payment Schedule: Payments shall be made according to the following schedule:
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[Payment Terms, e.g., Initial deposit, due dates, milestones, etc.]
4.3 Late Payments: Any payments that are not made within [number of days] days of the due date shall incur a late fee of [late fee percentage] per month.
5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 The Client agrees to provide all necessary information, access, and cooperation needed for the Service Provider to fulfill their obligations under this Agreement.
5.2 The Client shall ensure that all work done under this Agreement complies with applicable laws and regulations.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
6.1 Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information exchanged during the course of this Agreement.
6.2 Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of the disclosing party, except as required by law.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
7.1 The Service Provider retains ownership of all intellectual property created or provided as part of the Services unless otherwise specified in writing.
7.2 The Client shall have a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use any intellectual property created during the course of this Agreement solely for the purpose of using the Services provided.
8. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
8.1 The Service Provider warrants that the Services will be provided in a professional and workmanlike manner.
8.2 The Client warrants that any materials provided for the provision of the Services do not infringe upon the intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1 In no event shall either party be liable to the other for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this Agreement.
9.2 The maximum liability of the Service Provider under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the Services.
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
10.1 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be addressed through informal negotiation between the parties.
10.2 If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration under the rules of [arbitration body], to take place in [location].
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
11.1 The Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship.
12. FORCE MAJEURE
12.1 Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this Agreement due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government actions, fire, or labor disputes.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
13.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
13.2 Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
14. GOVERNING LAW
14.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].
15. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
[Service Provider's Name]
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________
[Client's Name]
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________
