Bar Top Design Template

Bar Top Design Template

WHEREAS, Client Name: and located at (collectively, "Client"); and

WHEREAS, Designer Name: is engaged in the business of designing, specifying, and providing drawings for commercial bar tops and related millwork (the "Designer"); and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms under which Designer will design and deliver documents, specifications, and related services for a bar top to be constructed and installed at the Client's premises; Effective Date: .

1. Scope of Work

Designer shall prepare design drawings, specification documents, material schedules, and installation instructions (the "Work") for a commercial bar top in accordance with the design brief provided by the Client. The Work includes coordination with structural, electrical, and plumbing contractors only as expressly agreed in writing.

Dimensions (overall): Length:    Depth:    Height:

Sample Mockup Required:    Number of Samples Required:

2. Payment Terms

Total Design Fee: . This fee covers the Work described in Section 1 unless an additional scope is agreed by written Change Order.

Retainage (if any):    Late Payment Fee:

3. Term and Termination

Commencement Date: ; Anticipated Completion Date: .

4. Change Orders

Any change to the Scope of Work, materials, or deliverables shall be documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties and shall specify changes to price, schedule, and other impacted terms. Designer shall not proceed with changed work until a Change Order is executed.

5. Approvals, Inspections and Acceptance

Client shall review and approve submitted drawings and samples within the timeframes set forth in the Payment Milestones. Failure to provide timely approvals may result in schedule delay and additional charges.

6. Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any Confidential Information received from the other party. "Confidential Information" includes design documents, pricing, material specifications, and non-public business information. The obligation of confidentiality shall continue for years after termination or expiration of this Agreement, except to the extent disclosure is required by law.

7. Intellectual Property

Designer grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the delivered design documents solely for the construction and installation of the bar top at the specified project site. Ownership of original design drawings and CAD files remains with Designer unless an assignment is executed.

Designer retains copyright:    Client receives perpetual license:

8. Permits, Site Conditions and Coordination

Client is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and for disclosing concealed site conditions. Designer's scope does not include permit application unless expressly stated in Deliverables. Designer will coordinate design interfaces with other trades to the extent necessary for the Work.

9. Insurance and Indemnity

Designer shall maintain professional liability and general liability insurance in commercially reasonable amounts while performing the Work. Each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from claims arising from its negligence or willful misconduct, subject to applicable law and any monetary limitations agreed in writing.

10. Warranties

Designer warrants that design deliverables will be prepared with reasonable professional skill and care. Designer makes no warranty as to materials supplied by third parties or as to the work of contractors who perform construction or installation in reliance on such deliverables.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of . Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by good faith negotiation between the parties, and if unresolved, by mediation or litigation in the jurisdiction specified above.

12. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any exhibits and executed Change Orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals, and agreements, whether written or oral. No modification shall be effective unless executed in writing by both parties.

Executed as of the Effective Date first written above.

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