Time and Materials Consulting Agreement

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Consulting Agreement

This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of {{effective_date}} (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{client_company_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Client"), and

{{consultant_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{consultant_company_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{consultant_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant").

Collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party".

1. Services

1.1. The Client hereby engages the Consultant to provide consulting services as more fully described in Schedule A (the "Services").

1.2. The Consultant shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner, in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.

1.3. The Consultant shall devote its best efforts and all necessary time, skill, and attention to the performance of the Services.

2. Term

2.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the Services are completed or until earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the "Term").

2.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon {{notice_period}} days' written notice to the other Party.

3. Fees and Expenses

3.1. In consideration for the Services, the Client shall pay the Consultant on a time and materials basis as set out in Schedule B (the "Fees").

3.2. The Consultant shall invoice the Client {{billing_frequency}} for Services rendered and any approved expenses incurred.

3.3. Payment of invoices shall be due within {{payment_terms_days}} days from the date of the invoice.

3.4. All amounts payable hereunder are exclusive of any applicable taxes, including but not limited to Value Added Tax (VAT), which shall be borne by the Client where applicable.

4. Confidentiality

4.1. Both Parties acknowledge that they may have access to confidential information of the other Party. Confidential Information shall include, but not be limited to, all business, technical, and financial information disclosed by one Party to the other.

4.2. Neither Party shall disclose, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party.

4.3. These confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1. All intellectual property rights in any materials or deliverables created by the Consultant in the course of performing the Services under this Agreement shall vest in the Client upon full payment of all Fees due.

5.2. The Consultant hereby assigns to the Client all intellectual property rights in such deliverables and materials.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.

6.2. The total liability of the Consultant to the Client under this Agreement shall not exceed the total Fees paid by the Client to the Consultant for the Services giving rise to the claim.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_jurisdiction}}.

7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between the Parties.

7.3. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute, it shall be referred to mediation in {{mediation_location}} in accordance with the rules of {{mediation_organisation}}.

7.4. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in {{arbitration_location}} in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_organisation}}.

8. Entire Agreement

8.1. This Agreement, including all attached schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral, of the Parties.

9. Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

FOR CLIENT:

_____________________________

Name: {{client_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_signatory_title}}

Date: {{client_signature_date}}

FOR CONSULTANT:

_____________________________

Name: {{consultant_signatory_name}}

Title: {{consultant_signatory_title}}

Date: {{consultant_signature_date}}