Business Analytical Plan

BUSINESS ANALYTICAL PLAN

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Consultant to perform business analysis, market assessment, and performance measurement services as described in this Business Analytical Plan (the Agreement); and

WHEREAS, Consultant represents that Consultant has the necessary professional expertise, personnel, methodologies and resources to perform the services described herein in a competent and timely manner; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the scope, deliverables, schedule, payment terms and other material terms governing Consultant’s performance and Client’s acceptance of the analytical work product.

Scope of Work

Consultant shall perform the services set forth below in accordance with the professional standards applicable to business analysis engagements. The principal activities will include data collection, data cleansing, statistical analysis, development of predictive models, market segmentation, and presentation of findings and recommendations.

Deliverables

Consultant will deliver final written reports, data tables, analytical models, slide presentations, and any agreed software artifacts. Each deliverable shall be accompanied by documentation sufficient to allow Client to understand the methodology, assumptions, and use of results.

Methodology & Data

Assumptions & Limitations

The parties acknowledge that all analysis is subject to assumptions, data quality, and the limitations identified herein. Consultant will document key assumptions and known data limitations in each deliverable.

Timeline & Milestones

Project Start Date:    Project End Date:

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Consultant the fees and reimbursements set forth below in consideration for the performance of the services and delivery of the deliverables.

Late Payment Fee: % per month on any past due amount, calculated monthly and compounded monthly, together with all costs of collection including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Reimbursable Expenses: Consultant shall be reimbursed for pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performance of the services upon submission of receipts. Reimbursement is due within thirty (30) days of invoice unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until the completion of the services or termination as provided below.

Effective Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days’ prior written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breach is not cured within days after written notice of breach.

Upon termination, Client shall pay Consultant for all services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination plus any reasonable wind-down costs.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that information disclosed by one party to the other and identified as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure (Confidential Information) shall be held in strict confidence and shall not be used or disclosed except as necessary to perform the services or as required by law. Confidential Information excludes information that is or becomes publicly available through no wrongful act of the receiving party, or that is rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

The receiving party shall protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. Upon termination or written request, the receiving party shall promptly return or destroy Confidential Information and certify such return or destruction in writing.

Intellectual Property

Consultant grants to Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the final deliverables for Client’s internal business purposes. Consultant retains ownership of underlying methodologies, algorithms, know-how and tools developed or used by Consultant prior to or outside the scope of this Agreement. Any third-party software or data remains subject to the respective third-party licenses.

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 any exhibits and written statements of work executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written representations, negotiations and agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Acceptance Criteria

Deliverables shall be deemed accepted if Client does not provide written notice describing material deficiencies within days of delivery. Client acceptance shall not relieve Consultant of its obligations to correct defects in accordance with this Agreement.

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