Business Getting Started Guide

Business Getting Started Guide

This Business Getting Started Guide and Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires professional assistance, procedural direction, and deliverables to initiate and stabilize Client's business operations as described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider has demonstrated experience and expertise in providing business setup services, consulting, and related administrative support and is willing to perform those services under the terms set forth herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

PARTIES & IDENTIFICATION

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider shall perform the tasks listed below and any ancillary tasks reasonably necessary to complete the deliverables. The parties acknowledge that the Scope of Work may be refined by written amendment signed by both parties.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to compensate Service Provider in accordance with the following terms.

All amounts are payable in lawful money of the jurisdiction specified in Governing Law and are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. Service Provider reserves the right to suspend services for invoices unpaid beyond the agreed invoice terms following reasonable written notice.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on Commencement Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon written notice at least days prior to the effective termination date. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within fourteen (14) days after written notice specifying the breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

For purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information means all non-public information disclosed by either party in connection with this Agreement, whether oral, written, or electronic, including but not limited to business plans, financial information, customer lists, trade secrets, processes, pricing, and technical information. Each party shall (i) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, (ii) not disclose such Confidential Information to any third party except as expressly permitted herein, and (iii) use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Agreement. The obligations in this Section do not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, known prior to disclosure, independently developed, or rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DELIVERABLES

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Service Provider retains ownership of preexisting materials, methodologies, templates, and tools. Upon full payment, Service Provider grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the final deliverables for Client's internal business purposes. Any custom work-for-hire provisions or transfer of intellectual property rights must be expressly set forth in writing and signed by both parties.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved as provided herein.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any written attachments or amendments signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, and communications, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. No modification, amendment, or waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Independent Contractor: Service Provider performs services as an independent contractor and not as an employee, joint venturer, or partner of Client. Service Provider is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and other statutory obligations arising from performance of the services.

Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from and against any third-party claims to the extent arising from the indemnifying party's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement.

BUSINESS GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST

The checklist below identifies common initial tasks. Completion of these tasks may be part of the Scope of Work if specifically identified in Section titled Detailed Description of Services.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted by this Agreement must be in writing and sent to the addresses set forth in this document or such other address as either party designates by written notice. Notices shall be deemed delivered upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or three business days after deposit in the mail if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

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