Company Letterhead
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{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Date
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Parties
This Master Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} (the "Effective Date"), By and Between:
1. {{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{client_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Client"); and
2. {{service_provider_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{service_provider_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{service_provider_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider").
Client and Service Provider may be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
Recitals
WHEREAS, Client desires to obtain certain professional services, and Service Provider is in the business of providing such professional services;
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish a master agreement that will govern the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will perform such services for Client, as may be specified in individual Statements of Work (each, an “SOW”);
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
Scope of Services
2.1. Service Provider shall provide professional services to Client as described in individual SOWs, which shall be incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Each SOW shall specify the services to be performed, deliverables, timelines, and fees.
2.2. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of an SOW and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail, unless the SOW explicitly states otherwise and is signed by both Parties.
Term and Termination
3.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either Party in accordance with the provisions herein.
3.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by giving {{notice_period}} days’ written notice to the other Party.
3.3. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period}} days after receiving written notice thereof.
3.4. Upon termination of this Agreement, Client shall pay Service Provider for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.
Fees and Payment
4.1. Client shall pay Service Provider the fees and expenses as set forth in each SOW.
4.2. Invoices shall be submitted by Service Provider to Client on a {{billing_frequency}} basis and shall be payable within {{payment_terms}} days of receipt.
4.3. Any amounts not paid when due shall accrue interest at the rate of {{interest_rate}}% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.
Confidentiality
Each Party agrees to keep confidential all information disclosed by the other Party that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in any works, deliverables, or other materials created by Service Provider in the course of providing the services under an SOW shall be owned by {{intellectual_property_owner}}, unless otherwise specified in the SOW.
Indemnification
Each Party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any breach of this Agreement or any negligence or wilful misconduct of the indemnifying Party.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunity, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_jurisdiction}}.
10.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiation between the Parties. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation, they agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation facilitated by {{mediation_body}} in {{mediation_location}}. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}} in {{arbitration_location}}.
General Provisions
11.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with any SOWs, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
11.2. Amendments: No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
11.3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
11.4. Assignment: Neither Party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.
11.5. Notices: All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by registered mail, or transmitted by email to the addresses specified in the Parties section or such other address as either Party may designate in writing.
Signature Block
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
FOR THE CLIENT:
___________________________
Name: {{client_signatory_name}}
Title: {{client_signatory_title}}
Date: {{date}}
FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDER:
___________________________
Name: {{service_provider_signatory_name}}
Title: {{service_provider_signatory_title}}
Date: {{date}}
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