Business Services Honeybee Service Agreement

BUSINESS SERVICES HONEYBEE SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Honeybee Service Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of Day of , Year , by and between Service Provider Name: (hereinafter "Provider"), and Client Name: (hereinafter "Client"). Provider and Client may be referred to collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider is engaged in the business of apicultural services, hive management, pollination services, relocation and maintenance of honeybee colonies and related business services; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Provider to perform certain honeybee-related services at Client's premises under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and Provider is willing to provide such services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Provider shall perform the services described below at the Client premises and in accordance with accepted apicultural practices. Provider will supply labor, standard tools, and reasonable equipment necessary to perform the work unless otherwise specified.

2. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Provider shall perform services in a competent, professional manner consistent with industry standards. Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and local ordinances relating to apiculture, transport of colonies, and pest control. Provider shall obtain any permits required for the performance of services unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Provider for services rendered as follows. Fees do not include taxes unless explicitly stated.

4. 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 material breach if the breaching Party fails to cure such breach within a reasonable period not to exceed the notice period above, provided that written notice specifying the breach is given.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party acknowledges that it may receive Confidential Information of the other Party. "Confidential Information" means business, technical, pricing, colony health records, or other information disclosed in writing or orally and identified as confidential. Recipient shall not disclose or use Confidential Information except as required to perform under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of .

6. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from claims arising from Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Provider from claims arising from Client's negligence, failure to disclose material facts (including allergic individuals on site), or failure to provide safe access to premises. EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY CLIENT TO PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

7. ACCESS, SAFETY, AND CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Client shall provide Provider reasonable access to the premises, utilities, and any information necessary for safe and lawful performance of services. Client shall notify Provider in writing of any known allergies, vulnerable persons, or other conditions that may affect the safe handling of honeybees. Client hereby acknowledges that apiculture involves inherent risks including allergic reactions, property damage, and environmental factors, and accepts those risks to the extent permitted by law.

8. INSURANCE

Provider shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits sufficient to cover usual apicultural services. Upon request, Provider shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing such coverage. Client may be required to maintain premises liability coverage.

9. 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 conflicts of law principles. The Parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in accordance with the parties' agreement at the time of dispute, or by litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where services are performed, at the election of the non-breaching Party.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, proposals, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

11. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below or to such other address as either Party may designate by notice in accordance with this section.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither Party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that Provider may assign to a successor in interest in connection with a sale of substantially all of Provider's business assets.

By signing below, each Party certifies that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and accepts the terms stated herein.

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