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Board Advisor Agreement

This Board Advisor Agreement template is used to formalize the terms and conditions between a company and an individual providing advisory services to its board of directors. It outlines the scope of work, compensation, confidentiality, and other essential legal provisions.

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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Board Advisor Agreement

This Board Advisor Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of {{effective_date}} (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

{{company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), and

{{advisor_name}}, an individual residing at {{advisor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “the Advisor”).

Collectively, the Company and the Advisor shall be referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

1. Appointment and Term

1.1. The Company hereby appoints the Advisor to provide advisory services to its Board of Directors, and the Advisor hereby accepts such appointment.

1.2. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of {{term_duration}} months/years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

1.3. The Agreement may be renewed upon mutual written agreement of both Parties.

2. Scope of Services

2.1. The Advisor shall provide advisory services to the Company's Board of Directors in the following areas: {{scope_of_services_description}}.

2.2. The Advisor shall be expected to attend approximately {{number_of_meetings}} board meetings per annum, either in person or virtually, as requested by the Company.

2.3. The Advisor shall provide insights, guidance, and recommendations on strategic matters, market trends, governance best practices, and other areas relevant to the Company's business objectives.

3. Compensation

3.1. In consideration for the services rendered by the Advisor, the Company shall pay the Advisor a fee of {{fee_amount}} per {{payment_frequency}} (e.g., month, quarter, meeting).

3.2. All payments shall be made within {{payment_days}} days of receipt of a valid invoice from the Advisor.

3.3. The Advisor shall also be reimbursed for reasonable and pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with the Company’s expense policy.

4. Confidentiality

4.1. The Advisor acknowledges that in the course of performing their duties, they may have access to confidential and proprietary information of the Company.

4.2. The Advisor agrees to keep all such information strictly confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the Company.

4.3. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

5. Independent Contractor Status

5.1. The Advisor shall perform the services as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent, or partner of the Company.

5.2. The Advisor shall be solely responsible for all taxes, national insurance contributions, and other statutory payments arising from the compensation received under this Agreement.

6. Termination

6.1. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party upon giving {{notice_period}} days' written notice to the other Party.

6.2. The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause, including but not limited to, breach of confidentiality, conflict of interest, or misconduct by the Advisor.

6.3. Upon termination, the Advisor shall promptly return all Company property and confidential information.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

7.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between the Parties.

7.3. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute amicably, it shall be referred to arbitration in {{arbitration_city}}, in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}}.

8. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

9. Signatures

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

___________________________

For: {{company_name}}

Name: {{company_representative_name}}

Title: {{company_representative_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

___________________________

Advisor: {{advisor_name}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

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