Bar Certification Template

BAR CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT

This Bar Certification Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Certifier Name: and Client Name: (each a Party and collectively the Parties) as of the Effective Date set forth below.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Certifier is an experienced provider of bar compliance inspections, operational reviews, and certification services and represents that it has the personnel, expertise, and authority necessary to perform the services described herein; and

WHEREAS, Client operates or manages the licensed premises identified as Premises Address: and desires to engage Certifier to perform a certification inspection and related services under the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the terms, conditions, and responsibilities governing the performance of certification services and issuance of any Bar Certification provided by Certifier.

SCOPE OF WORK

Services will include but are not limited to: on-site inspection of premises; documentation review of alcohol service policies and staff training records; evaluation of physical layout and compliance controls; issuance of a written report detailing findings; and where applicable, issuance of a Bar Certification Certificate upon satisfactory completion. Additional deliverables, if any, will be set out in the Scope of Work above or in a written amendment executed by both Parties.

Inspection and Compliance Report
Staff Training and Certification
Policy Review and Recommendations
Full Certification Issuance (upon satisfaction)

PAYMENT TERMS

Invoices will be issued in accordance with the Payment Schedule. Amounts unpaid beyond the due date are subject to a late fee of or a fixed late payment charge of per billing period, at Certifier's election. Client shall also reimburse Certifier for reasonable costs of collection, including attorneys' fees if applicable.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the Start Date: and continues until the End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other Party delivered not fewer than days prior to the intended termination date. Either Party may terminate immediately for material breach by the other Party which remains uncured for a period of 15 days after receipt of written notice of such breach. Termination does not relieve Client of its obligation to pay for services rendered and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party acknowledges that in the performance of this Agreement it may receive Confidential Information of the other Party. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, whether oral, written, or electronic, including but not limited to operational procedures, staff records, trade practices, and inspection findings. Each Party shall: (a) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence; (b) not use Confidential Information except as necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, or advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those in this Agreement.

Confidential obligations shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of years, except that obligations with respect to trade secrets shall continue for so long as such information qualifies as a trade secret under applicable law.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence, in no event shall Certifier be liable to Client for any incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the services or certification, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or other theory; Certifier's aggregate liability for direct damages hereunder shall not exceed the fees paid to Certifier under this Agreement for the specific service that gave rise to the claim.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in that State, and the Parties hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement (including all attachments and documents incorporated by reference) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment or modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

CERTIFICATION AND REPRESENTATIONS

Client represents and warrants that it has the authority to grant access to the premises and to provide documentation necessary for Certifier to perform the services. Certifier represents that it will perform services in a professional manner, consistent with industry standards. Issuance of any Bar Certification is conditioned upon Certifier's determination, in its reasonable discretion, that Client substantially meets the applicable standards set forth in the Scope of Work.

NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, courier, or certified mail to the addresses provided above or such other address as either Party may designate by written notice to the other.

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