Business Plan Proposal

BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL

This Business Plan Proposal ("Proposal") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Proposer Name: and Client Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Proposer is engaged in providing business planning, market analysis, financial modeling and strategic advisory services and represents that it has the experience and personnel necessary to perform the work described herein;

WHEREAS, Client seeks to retain Proposer to prepare a comprehensive business plan, including market research, financial projections and implementation roadmap, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Proposal;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

PROJECT SUMMARY

OBJECTIVES

SCOPE OF WORK

Proposer shall perform the services described below consistent with professional standards. The Scope includes, but is not limited to, the items set forth in this section. Any additional services shall require a written change order signed by both parties.

TIMELINE AND MILESTONES

The following milestones set the planned schedule; dates are estimates and may be adjusted by mutual written agreement.

PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation for services described in this Proposal shall be as set forth below. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

A late fee of will accrue on any undisputed past-due amounts, calculated monthly on the outstanding balance, or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is lower. Client shall also be responsible for reasonable collection costs, including attorneys' fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

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

Either party may terminate this Proposal for material breach if the breaching party does not cure such breach within the notice period specified above. Upon termination, Client will pay for all services performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by a party in connection with this Proposal, whether oral, written, electronic or tangible. Each party agrees to: (a) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence; (b) use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Proposal; and (c) restrict disclosure to those employees or consultants who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein.

The confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that: (i) was in the receiving party's possession prior to disclosure without restriction; (ii) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (iii) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction; or (iv) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of Confidential Information. If compelled by lawful process to disclose Confidential Information, the receiving party will provide prompt notice and cooperate with the disclosing party to seek protective measures.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Proposer shall retain ownership of pre-existing intellectual property and proprietary methodologies used in delivering the services. Client shall receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables for Client's internal business purposes upon full payment of all fees.

Client requests assignment of newly created deliverable intellectual property upon full payment. If checked, parties shall execute a separate assignment agreement specifying scope, fees and warranties.

CHANGE ORDERS

Any change to the Scope of Work or fee will be implemented only by a written change order signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Hourly rates for additional services are:

ACCEPTANCE

Client will have days after delivery of a deliverable to review and either accept or provide written deficiencies for remediation. Failure to provide written deficiencies within the acceptance period will be deemed acceptance.

GOVERNING LAW

This Proposal and any dispute arising out of or related to it shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction identified below without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Proposal, together with any mutually executed change orders or exhibits expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Neither party shall assign its rights under this Proposal without the prior written consent of the other party, except to an affiliate or successor in interest. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The remedies provided herein are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

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