Business Exterior Document

BUSINESS EXTERIOR DOCUMENT

Parties

This Business Exterior Document (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Client Name: , with principal address: (Owner), and Contractor Name: , with principal address: (Contractor).

Recitals

WHEREAS, Owner operates the business at the exterior premises located at Address of Premises: ; and

WHEREAS, Owner desires to retain Contractor to perform exterior improvement, maintenance, repair, and installation work described below, and Contractor represents that it has the skill, experience, personnel and licenses necessary to perform such work in accordance with applicable law; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend to set forth their respective obligations, payment terms, schedule and protections in this Agreement.

Scope of Work

Exterior work items (check all that apply):

Painting / Façade Finishes Signage / Branding Exterior Lighting Masonry / Repairs

Schedule and Access

Work shall commence on or about Start Date: and substantially complete by End Date: , subject to adjustments for weather, permit delays, or change orders.

Owner shall provide reasonable, safe access to the exterior premises and coordinate any occupant notifications. Contractor shall schedule work hours and provide Owner with an initial schedule within Days to Provide Schedule: of execution of this Agreement.

Payment Terms

Invoices are payable within Payment Due Days: days of invoice unless otherwise agreed in writing. Late payments shall accrue interest at Late Fee Percentage: , and Contractor may suspend work after written notice of Owner's failure to pay for Suspension Notice Days: .

Change Orders

Any material changes to the Scope of Work, schedule, or contract amount shall be made only by a written change order signed by both parties. Change orders shall describe the scope change, price adjustment, and any schedule impact.

Insurance, Warranties and Indemnification

Contractor represents that it shall maintain during performance commercial general liability insurance and worker's compensation as required by law and shall provide certificate of insurance upon request. Contractor warrants that workmanship will be free from defects for Warranty Period (months): from substantial completion, subject to normal wear and tear and misuse.

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other from claims, liabilities, damages or expenses arising from its own negligent acts or omissions in connection with performance under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by the indemnified party's negligence or willful misconduct.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on Agreement Start Date: and remain in effect until Agreement End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within Cure Period (days): after written notice. Owner may terminate for convenience upon Notice Period (days): days' written notice; Owner shall pay Contractor for work performed and reasonable demobilization costs.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain as confidential, and shall not disclose to third parties, any non-public business or technical information disclosed in connection with this Agreement that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party or that is lawfully obtained from a third party.

Compliance with Law and Permits

Contractor shall perform the work in compliance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations. Responsibility for obtaining permits: . Costs for permits are to be borne by: .

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Governing State: , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any written change orders executed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. No modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be sent to the contact information provided below and are effective upon personal delivery, confirmed delivery by commercial courier, or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid.

The parties certify that the persons signing below are authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of their respective entities and that this Agreement is binding upon signature.

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