Animal Services Carnivore Agreement

Animal Services Carnivore Agreement

This Animal Services Carnivore Agreement (the Agreement) is made between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: (together, the Parties). The Parties agree as follows:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or lawful custodian of certain carnivorous animal(s) described below and requires specified services, including but not limited to boarding, transport, handling, veterinary care, or behavioral training; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider is duly experienced, equipped, and licensed to provide services for carnivorous species and represents that it will perform such services in compliance with applicable laws, permits, and standards of care; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree to the terms set forth in this Agreement.

Scope of Work

Animal Information

Payment Terms

Late fee: applied to any payment not received within days after the due date. Client shall be responsible for collection costs and any expenses reasonably incurred to recover past due amounts.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date: . Term Expiration Date: . Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered at least days prior to termination.

Either Party may terminate immediately for cause where the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within a commercially reasonable period or where continued performance would violate applicable law or present a material risk to animal welfare or public safety.

Confidentiality

Each Party shall hold confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any proprietary information, medical records, behavioral reports, or other non-public information relating to the other Party or to the animal(s) provided under this Agreement, except as reasonably necessary to perform hereunder or as required by law. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party.

Liability, Insurance and Indemnification

Service Provider shall maintain commercial general liability and, if applicable, animal care and boarding insurance with limits not less than per occurrence and shall provide proof of insurance upon request. Client shall maintain all required permits, licenses, and property insurance.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Service Provider and its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's ownership, prior conditions, or acts of the animal(s), except to the extent such claims result from Service Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Emergency Treatment and Medical Authorization

Client authorizes Service Provider to seek and authorize emergency veterinary treatment for the animal(s) when, in Provider's reasonable judgment, such action is necessary to prevent undue suffering or death. Client agrees to reimburse Provider for all reasonable veterinary and transportation costs incurred. Provider will make reasonable efforts to contact Client prior to authorization where feasible.

Compliance with Laws and Permits

Client represents and warrants that Client is the lawful owner or custodian of the animal(s), that all required permits, licenses, and authorizations for possession, transport, and use of the animal(s) are current and valid, and that Client will provide copies of such permits to Service Provider prior to performance of services.

Records, Reporting, and Access

Service Provider will maintain, in writing, records of services rendered, health observations, treatments, and incidents and will provide copies to Client upon request. Client authorizes reasonable access to the animal(s) and records by regulatory authorities as required by law.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified by Client's primary address: without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any attachments or written amendments executed by the Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. Any modification must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.

Acknowledgments and Certifications

Client certifies that all information provided in this Agreement is true and accurate to the best of Client's knowledge, that Client will notify Service Provider of any change in the animal's health, behavior, or legal status, and that Client will comply with all requirements set forth herein.

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