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This template outlines an agreement for outsourcing services, intended for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to define the terms and conditions with an external service provider. Use this when formalizing a partnership to delegate specific business functions.

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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

OUTSOURCING SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Outsourcing Services Agreement ('Agreement') is made and entered into this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

{{company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its registered office located at {{company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'Client');

AND

{{service_provider_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its registered office located at {{service_provider_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'Service Provider').

Collectively referred to as 'Parties' and individually as 'Party'.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client is desirous of outsourcing certain services as defined herein to the Service Provider; and

WHEREAS, the Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing such services and is willing to provide the Services to the Client on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1. The Service Provider shall perform the services as detailed in Schedule A (hereinafter referred to as 'Services'). Schedule A forms an integral part of this Agreement.

1.2. Any changes or additions to the Scope of Services shall be agreed upon in writing by both Parties and shall be formalized through an addendum to this Agreement.

2. TERM AND TERMINATION

2.1. This Agreement shall commence on {{start_date}} and shall continue for a period of {{duration_in_months}} months/years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

2.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{notice_period}} days' written notice to the other Party.

2.3. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of any of its obligations hereunder and fails to remedy such breach within {{cure_period}} days after receipt of written notice thereof.

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1. The Client shall pay the Service Provider the fees for the Services as specified in Schedule B (hereinafter referred to as 'Fees'). Schedule B forms an integral part of this Agreement.

3.2. All invoices shall be paid within {{payment_terms_days}} days from the date of the invoice. Payments shall be made in {{currency}}.

3.3. Late payments may incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percent}}% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

4.1. Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information, materials, and data obtained from the other Party in connection with this Agreement ('Confidential Information').

4.2. Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party, except as required by law.

4.3. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period}} years.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1. All intellectual property rights in the work product created by the Service Provider specifically for the Client under this Agreement shall vest solely with the Client upon full payment of the Fees.

5.2. The Service Provider shall not use the Client's intellectual property for any purpose other than providing the Services under this Agreement.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

6.1. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunity.

6.2. The Service Provider's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total Fees paid by the Client to the Service Provider during the {{liability_period_months}} months preceding the event 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 {{country}}.

7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by amicable negotiation between the Parties.

7.3. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within {{negotiation_period_days}} days, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in {{city}}, {{country}} in accordance with the rules of {{mediation_body}}.

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

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

Signature Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

_____________________________

Client ({{company_name}})

By: _________________________

Name: {{client_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_signatory_title}}

Date: {{client_signature_date}}

_____________________________

Service Provider ({{service_provider_name}})

By: _________________________

Name: {{service_provider_signatory_name}}

Title: {{service_provider_signatory_title}}

Date: {{service_provider_signature_date}}

[Schedule A: Scope of Services - To be attached]

[Schedule B: Fees and Payment Terms - To be attached]

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