Business Consulting Packages

Business Consulting Packages Agreement

This Business Consulting Packages Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Client Name: and Consultant Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Consultant to provide consulting services in accordance with one or more consulting packages described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Consultant represents that Consultant has the experience, skills and resources to provide such services and desires to provide services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement set forth the scope, fees, delivery schedule and other material terms for consulting engagement(s) under the selected package(s).

Parties and Contact Information

Scope of Work

Consultant shall perform the services and deliver the deliverables described in the selected package(s) below and in the Scope of Work. Services outside the selected package(s) shall be treated as out-of-scope and billed separately pursuant to the rates set forth in this Agreement.

Consulting Packages and Fees

Select the package(s) to be provided. Each selected package constitutes a separate engagement subject to the terms below.

Basic Package — Strategic assessment, two (2) advisory sessions, and a written recommendations memo. Fee: $

Standard Package — All Basic services plus implementation plan, four (4) advisory sessions, and progress reporting. Fee: $

Premium Package — All Standard services plus on-site support (as agreed), up to ten (10) advisory sessions, and priority response. Fee: $

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Consultant the fees for selected package(s) and any approved out-of-scope work, subject to the payment schedule below. All fees are payable in United States dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing.

A non-refundable deposit of % of the total fee is due within days of invoice to commence work.

Late payments shall accrue interest at the rate of % per month (or the maximum permitted by law) on any unpaid amount beginning on the date due until paid in full. Client is responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees incurred by Consultant in enforcing payment obligations.

Invoice (net days)
Wire transfer / bank transfer
Check

Expenses

Client shall reimburse Consultant for pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with performance of the services, including travel, lodging and third-party vendor costs. Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced as incurred and are payable under the same payment terms as fees.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on the Start Date below and shall continue until the End Date below unless earlier terminated pursuant to this section.

Start Date:    End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon prior written notice to the other party of days. Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice.

Confidentiality

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by either party to the other that is designated as confidential or which reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Consultant and Client each agree: (a) to use Confidential Information solely to perform obligations under this Agreement; (b) to hold Confidential Information in confidence using at least the same degree of care as used to protect their own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care; and (c) not to disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, or advisors who need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein.

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (i) is or becomes publicly known without breach; (ii) was lawfully received from a third party without restriction; (iii) is independently developed without use of the other party’s Confidential Information; or (iv) is required to be disclosed by law or valid legal process, provided the receiving party gives prompt written notice and cooperates reasonably with any attempt to limit disclosure.

Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of years.

Intellectual Property

All work product delivered to Client specifically in the performance of this Agreement shall be deemed "Deliverables." Consultant hereby grants Client a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce and modify the Deliverables for Client's internal business purposes, subject to Client’s payment of all fees due. Consultant retains all other rights and ownership in methodologies, tools, templates and pre-existing materials; to the extent such materials are included in Deliverables, Consultant grants Client a non-exclusive license to use such materials only as contained in the Deliverables.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

Except for Consultant's willful misconduct or gross negligence, in no event shall either party be liable to the other for indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages. Consultant's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Consultant under this Agreement in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Client shall defend and indemnify Consultant from and against any third-party claims arising from Client’s misuse of Deliverables, violation of law, or reliance on Client-provided information.

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 laws principles. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes promptly through negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the chosen governing jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, including any exhibits and statements of work 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 communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Miscellaneous

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except to a successor in interest in the event of a merger or sale of substantially all assets. Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the contact information specified above. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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