Contract Template
Consulting Agreement Template
A template for independent consultants working with businesses.
Services
Describe the advisory or consulting services being provided.
Include timelines and deliverables where possible.
Fees
Define hourly rates, retainers, or milestone payments.
Clarify invoicing schedule and payment timelines.
Termination
Consulting agreements often allow termination with notice.
Notice periods are typically 14–30 days.
Full Template
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Consulting Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between:
Client: [CLIENT NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
and
Consultant: [CONSULTANT NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
1. Services
Consultant will provide the following consulting services:
[DESCRIBE SERVICES]
2. Term
This Agreement begins on [START DATE] and continues until [END DATE] unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.
3. Fees
Client will pay Consultant:
[FEE STRUCTURE / HOURLY RATE / RETAINER]
Invoices are payable within [15/30] days of receipt.
4. Expenses
Client will reimburse only pre-approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses supported by receipts.
5. Independent Contractor
Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of Client.
6. Confidentiality
Consultant will keep Client's confidential information secure and use it only for purposes of performing the services.
7. Intellectual Property
Upon full payment, Client will own the agreed deliverables created specifically for Client, excluding Consultant's pre-existing materials and know-how.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement on [14/30] days' written notice. Client will pay Consultant for services performed and approved expenses incurred before termination.
9. Limitation of Liability
Neither party will be liable for indirect or consequential damages. Consultant's aggregate liability will not exceed the fees paid under this Agreement.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION].
Signed:
________________________
[CLIENT NAME]
________________________
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