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General Business Agreement

This General Business Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of , by and between Company Name: (the "Company") and Client Name: (the "Client"). Each of Company and Client may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Company is engaged in the business of providing professional goods and services and possesses the personnel, expertise, and resources necessary to deliver the services described below; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Company to perform such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties intend for this Agreement to define the scope, compensation, confidentiality obligations, and dispute resolution framework applicable to their relationship.

1. Scope of Work

Company shall perform the services in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards. Deliverables, milestones, acceptance criteria, and any change order procedure shall be set forth in writing and approved by both Parties prior to implementation.

2. Payment Terms

Invoices shall be rendered by Company in accordance with the payment schedule. Client shall pay undisputed amounts within days of receipt of invoice. Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at a rate of per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law), and Client shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs, including attorneys' fees.

3. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: , and shall continue until End Date: , unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other Party at least days prior to the effective date of termination. 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 specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve Client of its obligation to pay for services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

4. Confidentiality

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one Party (Disclosing Party) to the other Party (Receiving Party) that is designated as confidential or that, under the circumstances, ought reasonably to be treated as confidential. The Receiving Party shall: (a) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence and use at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information (but no less than reasonable care); (b) use Confidential Information solely to perform obligations under this Agreement; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as expressly permitted in this Agreement or with prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.

Confidential Information does not include information that: (i) is or becomes publicly known through no breach by the Receiving Party; (ii) is rightfully received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality; (iii) is independently developed without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information; or (iv) is required to be disclosed by law, provided the Receiving Party gives prompt written notice and cooperates to the extent reasonably requested to seek protective treatment.

5. Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses listed above by personal delivery, certified mail (return receipt requested), or recognized overnight courier service, and shall be deemed given upon receipt.

6. Representations and Warranties

Each Party represents and warrants that it has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and that neither execution nor performance will violate any other agreement to which it is a party. Company warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with generally accepted industry standards.

7. Limitation of Liability

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence, each Party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client to Company under this Agreement during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. Neither Party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages.

8. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The Parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within sixty (60) days, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration conducted by a single arbitrator in the county where Company maintains its principal place of business, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

9. Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, together with any appendices or exhibits expressly incorporated herein, 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. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

10. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement shall create a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that Company may assign to a successor in interest in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all of its assets.

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