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Consulting Services Agreement

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When to Use This Agreement
This Agreement governs the relationship between a Consultant and a Client. It is a comprehensive, universal document that should be used for any and all service engagements with your clients.

Statement of Work Template Included
A Statement of Work Template is included as Exhibit A to help you clearly define the scope of your engagement and your rights and responsibilities in providing your consulting services.

What It Protects
The Consulting Services Agreement identifies the work you are to perform and specifically defines the terms of your working agreement with a client. It sets the limits of your responsibilities to the client and sets the terms of price and payment. The Agreement also protects your intellectual property rights and establishes confidentiality agreements. It limits your losses for the work you perform and prohibits your client from hiring away your key employees. The Agreement also limits your liabilities in the event the client suffers losses due to your errors or omissions.

Agreement Provisions Included
  1. Scope of Services
  2. Price and Payment Terms
  3. Term and Termination
  4. Ownership of Intellectual Property
  5. Confidential Information
  6. Warranty and Disclaimer
  7. Limitation of Remedies
  8. Limitation of Liability
  9. Relation of Parties
  10. Employee Solicitation/Hiring
  11. Miscellaneous Provisions
Exhibit A: Statement of Work
  1. Preamble
  2. Project Background
  3. Scope
  4. Key Tasks and Milestones
  5. Project Deliverables
  6. Time and Cost Estimates
  7. Price and Payment
    1. Invoices
    2. Payment
  8. Project Organization and Personnel Requirements
  9. Supporting Documentation
  10. Expenses
Formal Agreements for Consultants and Their Clients
Consultants and the clients they work with should always be aware of the need for a contract before engaging in any sort of business relationship. While e-mail and other sources act as informal agreements, it’s important to have a consulting contract written prior to the exchange of money. Monetary issues always arise if not handled lawfully with a contract, especially when outside consulting is taking place.

Have Your Business Analyzed by a Consultant
If you are a business, it is a very logical decision to get a professional to come in and analyze what is making your company prosper or fail. But before you do that, having a consulting contract written beforehand will insure that there are no complications during the process. Most consulting contracts lay out the duties, compensation, terms, expenses, written reports, confidentiality, and termination rules so that none of these issues will cause conflict down the line. If you want to stay out of legal problems, a consulting contract will cover all of the bases so you don’t have to spend countless hours in a court room.

Consulting Contracts Help You Avoid the Courtroom
Consultants should definitely have a consulting contract before they complete any work. There are many moments when a client decides not to pay, tries to lower the price of your work, or changes the terms half way through the project and you are not covered under a contract. If you want to make sure your work is respected and you receive everything that was discussed, a consulting contract will take care of you when conflict arises.

Save Time and Money Using Websites Like ContractEdge.com
Whether you are a business or independent consultant, using a consulting contract will save you time and money. The Internet is always a valuable resource and you should take advantage of everything it has to offer. A website that can get your contractual agreement started is ContractEdge.com. At ContractEdge, you can download consulting contracts that will prove to be worthwhile investments. Realize that these resources are obtainable to you and that consulting contracts are readily available, even at the last moment.


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Platforms
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