Business Clearance Package

BUSINESS CLEARANCE PACKAGE

Parties and Effective Date

This Business Clearance Package (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of by and between:

Applicant Name:

Clearing Agent Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Applicant requires one or more municipal, regulatory, tax, licensing or zoning clearances, certificates, or verifications (collectively "Clearances") to operate or transact business at the location and in the manner described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Clearing Agent represents that it has the experience and authorization to perform administrative and professional services necessary to prepare, submit, and pursue applications, supporting documentation, and inspections required to obtain such Clearances on behalf of Applicant; and

WHEREAS, Applicant and Clearing Agent desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the performance, payment, confidentiality, and termination of the services described below.

Scope of Work

Clearing Agent shall provide the following services to Applicant as described below and in any attached task schedule: preparation and filing of applications, collection and assembly of supporting documentation, responding to agency requests, coordination of inspections, and delivery of final clearance documents.

Business License    Tax Clearance    Zoning/Use Permit    Certificate of Occupancy    Background Check    Other:

Payment Terms

Applicant shall pay Clearing Agent for services performed as set forth below. All fees are exclusive of any government fees, filing fees, escrow deposits, or third-party charges unless explicitly included below.

If Applicant fails to pay any undisputed amount when due, Applicant shall pay interest on the overdue amount at the lesser of (i) % per month or (ii) the maximum rate permitted by law, and shall reimburse Clearing Agent for collection expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within days after written notice. Applicant may terminate for convenience upon days' written notice, in which case Applicant remains liable for costs incurred and reasonable fees for work performed through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Each party shall hold in strict confidence all Confidential Information of the other party disclosed in connection with this Agreement and shall not use such information except to perform its obligations hereunder. "Confidential Information" includes nonpublic business, technical and financial information, application materials, and agency communications. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for years, except for information that is publicly known through no fault of the receiving party or is required to be disclosed by law or regulatory order, in which case the receiving party shall provide prompt notice to the disclosing party where legally permitted.

Representations, Compliance and Indemnity

Applicant represents that all information and documents provided to Clearing Agent are accurate and complete to the best of Applicant's knowledge, and Applicant shall promptly notify Clearing Agent of any material changes. Each party shall comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Clearing Agent from any claims, liabilities, losses, fines or expenses arising from Applicant's false statements, omissions, or failure to comply with applicable laws, except to the extent caused by Clearing Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the courts located within that State.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any task schedules and fee attachments executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Authorizations and Certifications

Applicant authorizes Clearing Agent to prepare and submit necessary applications and to communicate with governmental and regulatory authorities on Applicant's behalf. Applicant certifies that it has provided true and complete documentation for the purposes of obtaining the requested Clearances and will supply further information as reasonably requested.

Applicant acknowledges that Clearing Agent does not guarantee the issuance of any Clearance and that timelines are estimates dependent on third-party review processes.

Required Applicant Certifications

Applicant certifies the following by checking the boxes below:

True and complete copies of organizational documents (articles, operating agreement) have been provided.
Tax identification number or Social Security number has been provided to Clearing Agent.
Applicant has authority to request the Clearances for the subject business or property.

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