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Consulting Engagement Letter
Consulting Engagement Letter
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Date
{{date}}
Client Information
Client Name: {{client_name}}
Client Address: {{client_address}}
Contact Person: {{client_contact_person}}
Contact Email: {{client_contact_email}}
Subject: Consulting Engagement for {{project_name}}
Dear {{client_contact_person}},
This letter confirms the agreement between {{company_name}} ("Consultant") and {{client_name}} ("Client") for the provision of consulting services related to {{project_name}}.
1. Scope of Services
The Consultant agrees to provide the following services (the "Services") to the Client:
{{description_of_services}}
Any additional services requested by the Client outside of this scope will be subject to a separate written agreement and additional fees.
2. Fees and Payment
The Client agrees to pay the Consultant a total fee of {{total_fee}} ({{currency}}) for the Services.
Alternatively, the Consultant’s fees will be charged at a rate of {{hourly_rate}} per hour ({{currency}}) or {{daily_rate}} per day ({{currency}}).
Payment Process:
- An initial deposit of {{deposit_amount}} ({{currency}}) is due upon signing this agreement.
- Invoices will be issued {{billing_frequency}} (e.g., bi-weekly, monthly) and are payable within {{payment_terms}} days of receipt.
- All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes (e.g., VAT) which will be added to invoices where required by law.
Expenses: Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Consultant in the course of providing the Services (e.g., travel, accommodation) will be reimbursed by the Client, provided such expenses are pre-approved in writing.
3. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall commence on {{start_date}} and shall continue until {{end_date}}, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{notice_period}} (e.g., 30 days) written notice to the other party.
Upon termination, the Client shall pay the Consultant for all Services rendered and expenses incurred up to the date of termination.
4. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to treat all non-public information received from the other party as confidential and will not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, except as required by law.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all intellectual property rights in any materials developed by the Consultant specifically for the Client during the course of this engagement shall vest in the Client upon full payment for the Services.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Consultant's liability to the Client for any claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Consultant under this Agreement.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country_name}}.
Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of {{city_name}}, {{country_name}}.
8. Acceptance
Please indicate your acceptance of these terms by signing and returning a copy of this letter.
Sincerely,
___________________________
{{consultant_name}}
{{consultant_title}}
{{company_name}}
Accepted and Agreed:
___________________________
{{client_signatory_name}}
{{client_signatory_title}}
{{client_name}}
Date: {{acceptance_date}}
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