Contracting agreements

Contracting Agreement

This Contracting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on [insert date] by and between [insert name of contracting party 1] (“Party 1”) and [insert name of contracting party 2] (“Party 2”).

WHEREAS, Party 1 desires to engage Party 2 for certain services (the “Services”), and Party 2 desires to provide such Services to Party 1;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Services. Party 2 shall provide the Services to Party 1 in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Services shall be provided in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards.
2. Term. This Agreement shall commence on [insert start date] and shall continue until [insert end date] (the “Term”), unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
3. Compensation. Party 1 shall pay Party 2 for the Services in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in Schedule A attached hereto. Party 2 shall not be entitled to any other compensation or reimbursement, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing.
4. Confidentiality. Party 2 agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information of Party 1, and to use such information solely for the purposes of providing the Services. Party 2 shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of Party 1.
5. Representations and Warranties. Party 2 represents and warrants that: (a) it has the necessary expertise, experience, and qualifications to provide the Services; (b) the Services shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards; (c) Party 2 is duly authorized to enter into this Agreement and perform the Services; and (d) the Services and any deliverables provided by Party 2 do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
6. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party, if the other party breaches any material provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [insert number] days after receiving written notice of such breach.
7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert governing law jurisdiction].
8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements between them.

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

PARTY 1:

[insert signature and printed name]

PARTY 2:

[insert signature and printed name]