Business Addition Plans Agreement

Business Addition Plans Agreement

Parties

Client Name:    Client Address:

Service Provider Name:    Service Provider Address:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client owns or controls the property located at: Project Address: (the "Property"); and

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Service Provider to prepare plans, drawings, and specifications for an addition to the existing business premises on the Property; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider represents that it has the professional qualifications, experience, and capacity to perform the services described in this Agreement and agrees to perform such services under the terms and conditions set forth below.

Scope of Work

Deliverables shall include architectural drawings, structural plans (if required), mechanical/electrical/plumbing layouts as applicable, and a written specification package. Additional specific deliverables:

Payment Terms

Late Payment: Any unpaid amount not received within days after the due date shall accrue interest at % per month (or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is lower) plus reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees.

Term and Termination

Agreement Commencement Date: . Estimated Completion Date: .

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing written notice to the other party at least days prior to the effective termination date. Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately upon material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for days after written notice.

Upon termination, Client shall pay Service Provider for all work performed and reimbursable expenses incurred through the effective date of termination, together with costs of preserving and delivering completed work products.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any non-public information of the other party obtained in connection with this Agreement, except as required by law, or to perform the services hereunder. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement or that was rightfully in the receiving party's possession prior to disclosure.

Upon request, the receiving party shall return or destroy all confidential materials and certify such destruction in writing.

Ownership of Plans and Use

Copyright: All plans, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables prepared by Service Provider are instruments of Service Provider's professional service and remain Service Provider's copyright-protected work. Upon full payment of amounts due under this Agreement, Service Provider grants Client a nonexclusive, non-transferable license to use the deliverables solely for construction and occupancy of the Project at the Property.

Unauthorized reuse of the deliverables for other projects, modifications by others, or transfer to third parties without Service Provider's written consent is prohibited and releases Service Provider from liability for such reuse.

Change Orders

Client may request changes in the Scope of Work. Service Provider shall submit a written change order describing the change, the effect on the fee, and any adjustments to schedule. No change shall be effective until agreed in writing by both parties.

Insurance; Indemnity

Service Provider shall maintain professional liability insurance and commercial general liability insurance in amounts customary for the profession. Upon reasonable request, Service Provider shall furnish certificates of insurance. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other from third-party claims arising from its negligence or willful misconduct in connection with this Agreement.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of: without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted in the county in which the Property is located, before a single arbitrator, pursuant to the rules agreed by the parties.

Representations and Warranties

Each party represents and warrants that it has full authority to enter into this Agreement and that the execution and performance will not violate any agreement with a third party. Service Provider warrants that services will be performed in a manner consistent with professional standards.

Entire Agreement; Severability

This Agreement (including all exhibits and accepted change orders) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and addressed to the contact information provided by each party. Client Contact: . Service Provider Contact:

Acknowledgment

The parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and that the individuals signing below have authority to bind their respective parties.

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