Business Preferences Template

BUSINESS PREFERENCES TEMPLATE

This Business Preferences Template (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: . Effective Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: seeks to establish clear operational, billing, and communication preferences for the delivery of professional services; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider Name: agrees to provide such services in accordance with the scope, preferences, and terms set forth herein.

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

SCOPE OF WORK

BUSINESS PREFERENCES

Communication preference (select all that apply): Email Phone Video Conference Project Management Tool

PAYMENT TERMS

Agreed fee (total or retainer): $

Invoice terms: Net days from invoice date. Late payment shall accrue interest at , or the maximum permitted by applicable law, whichever is less.

ACH / Bank Transfer Check Credit Card Wire Transfer

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term commencement: . Term expiration (if any): .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice. Termination for material breach is effective immediately upon written notice if the breaching party fails to cure within a reasonable cure period of days after receipt of notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall hold in strict confidence all Confidential Information disclosed by the other party and shall not disclose such information to any third party except as required by law or as necessary to perform the services. "Confidential Information" includes non-public business information, pricing, strategy, technical materials, and customer data. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of years.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DATA

Ownership of work product and pre-existing intellectual property shall be allocated as follows. Client owns deliverables specifically commissioned and paid in full; provider retains ownership of templates, methodologies, and tools not explicitly transferred. If transfer of IP is required, parties shall document assignment and any license-back terms in writing.

CHANGE REQUESTS AND EXPENSES

GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of , without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of the same jurisdiction unless the parties mutually agree otherwise in writing.

This Agreement, together with any schedules and written statements of work executed hereunder, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior proposals, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. The parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.

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