Archaeology Research Proposal

ARCHAEOLOGY RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT

This Archaeology Research Proposal and Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between:

Sponsor / Client Name:

Researcher / Principal Investigator:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS Sponsor desires to retain Researcher to undertake archaeological investigations described herein at the Project Location for the purpose of producing professional reports, analyses and associated deliverables; and

WHEREAS Researcher represents that it possesses the necessary professional qualifications, permits, personnel and equipment to perform archaeological fieldwork, analysis and reporting consistent with prevailing professional standards and applicable cultural heritage laws; and

WHEREAS the Parties wish to set forth the scope, schedule, compensation, confidentiality, and other terms governing the proposed research project titled: Project Title: located at Project Location:

SCOPE OF WORK

Researcher shall perform the archaeological tasks set forth below in a professional manner consistent with applicable professional standards. Researcher will obtain any required field permits and comply with cultural resource management obligations unless otherwise provided in writing.

SCHEDULE

Anticipated Field Commencement Date:     Anticipated Field Completion Date:

Preliminary Report Due:     Final Report Due:

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Contract Amount (fee for services and direct project expenses): $ .

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at % per month (or the maximum lawful rate) from the date due until paid. Sponsor shall reimburse Researcher for reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees incurred in enforcing payment.

Reimbursable Direct Expenses: Researcher shall obtain Sponsor approval for any single out-of-pocket expense in excess of $ prior to obligation.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date: . Termination shall occur on: unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other Party at least days prior to the intended termination date. Termination for material breach may be immediate if the breaching Party fails to cure within a commercially reasonable cure period specified in written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party agrees to hold in confidence all non-public information received from the other Party that is identified as confidential or that should reasonably be understood to be confidential given its nature and the circumstances of disclosure ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly known through no fault of the recipient, was known by the recipient prior to disclosure, or is independently developed by the recipient without use of the discloser's Confidential Information.

The recipient may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, consultants, subcontractors and agents on a need-to-know basis provided they are bound to confidentiality obligations no less protective than those set forth herein. Confidential Information may be disclosed when required by law, provided the recipient gives prompt written notice to the discloser and cooperates with reasonable efforts to obtain confidential treatment.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, DATA & PUBLICATION

Ownership of Materials: Researcher shall retain original ownership of raw field data, notes, photographs, laboratory samples and source datasets prepared by Researcher. Sponsor shall receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the final deliverables for its internal planning and regulatory compliance purposes, subject to confidentiality and third-party rights.

Publication and Public Use: Researcher retains the right to publish results in professional venues, subject to reasonable written restrictions to protect culturally sensitive information and to allow Sponsor an opportunity to review and request redactions affecting proprietary or sensitive site coordinates. Parties agree to negotiate in good faith any embargo period: months.

PERMITS, CURATION & SENSITIVE MATERIALS

Researcher shall secure required permits and adhere to all applicable cultural heritage laws and protocols. Sponsor acknowledges that excavation may encounter sensitive materials, and Researcher will follow legally required procedures for discovery, documentation, temporary curation, and, where applicable, consultation with relevant stakeholders and authorities.

If human remains or culturally sensitive materials are encountered, Researcher will cease intrusive activity in the immediate area and follow legally mandated notification, protection, and disposition procedures, including coordination with appropriate authorities and stakeholders.

INSURANCE & INDEMNIFICATION

Researcher shall maintain commercial general liability and professional liability insurance customary for archaeological fieldwork in amounts sufficient to cover claims arising from its performance. Minimum per-occurrence limits: $ .

Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party from and against third-party claims arising from its negligent acts or willful misconduct in performing obligations under this Agreement, subject to applicable law and any limits set forth in this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including all attachments, exhibits and written statements of work incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

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