Freelance & Services

Consulting Agreement Template

An agreement for consultants and advisors defining the engagement, compensation, and confidentiality.

What this template includes

✓Consulting services and term
✓Compensation, invoicing, and expenses
✓Independent contractor status and non-exclusivity
✓Confidentiality, IP, and warranties
✓Liability, termination, and governing law

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Consulting Agreement Template

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on [DATE] between:

Client: [CLIENT NAME], located at [ADDRESS] ("Client"); and

Consultant: [CONSULTANT NAME], located at [ADDRESS] ("Consultant").

1. CONSULTING SERVICES
The Consultant will provide the following advisory/consulting services (the "Services"):
[DESCRIBE SERVICES]
The Consultant will perform the Services with reasonable skill, care, and professionalism.

2. TERM
This Agreement begins on [START DATE] and continues until [END DATE] or until terminated under Section 8.

3. COMPENSATION
The Client will pay the Consultant [AMOUNT] [per hour / per month / per project].
Invoices are payable within [NUMBER] days of receipt. Overdue amounts may accrue a late fee of [AMOUNT / PERCENTAGE].

4. EXPENSES
The Client will reimburse pre-approved, reasonable expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing the Services.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Consultant is an independent contractor, not an employee or agent of the Client, and is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

6. NON-EXCLUSIVITY
This Agreement is non-exclusive. The Consultant may provide similar services to other clients, provided doing so does not breach the confidentiality obligations below.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Consultant will keep confidential all non-public information of the Client and will not use or disclose it except to perform the Services, during and after this Agreement.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Upon full payment, work product created specifically for the Client under this Agreement belongs to the Client. The Consultant retains ownership of pre-existing methods, tools, and know-how, and grants the Client a license to use them as part of the deliverables.

9. WARRANTIES
The Consultant warrants that the Services will be their original work and performed in line with professional standards. The Consultant does not guarantee any particular business result.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Except for breaches of confidentiality, the Consultant's total liability under this Agreement will not exceed the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect or consequential losses.

11. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement with [NUMBER] days' written notice. The Client will pay for all Services performed up to the termination date. Confidentiality and IP terms survive termination.

12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY].
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces any prior discussions, understandings, or agreements on this subject.
(c) Amendments. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
(d) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
(e) Waiver. If a party does not enforce a provision, it does not give up its right to enforce that or any other provision later.
(f) Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent.
(g) Notices. Any notice under this Agreement must be given in writing (email is acceptable) to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement.

Client
Date: ____________
Name: [CLIENT NAME]
Signature: ______________________

Consultant
Date: ____________
Name: [CONSULTANT NAME]
Signature: ______________________

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Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws vary by location. For important agreements, consider having a qualified lawyer review your contract before signing.

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