Business Services Transport Inc

GENERAL BUSINESS AGREEMENT

This General Business Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Business Services Transport Inc (Service Provider), whose principal place of business is and Client Name: (Client). Service Provider and Client are each a Party and collectively the Parties.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing transportation coordination, logistic support, and related business services; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Service Provider to perform certain transportation and related services on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider represents that it has the personnel, expertise, equipment, and licenses necessary to perform the services described in this Agreement.

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider shall provide transportation and logistics services as described below. The detailed scope, deliverables, performance standards and any milestones shall be as set forth in the description field. Service Provider shall perform all services in a commercially reasonable manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Service Provider for the services described above in accordance with the following terms. Fees are exclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.

All undisputed amounts not paid when due shall accrue interest as specified in the Late Payment Fee field above. Client shall also reimburse Service Provider for reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses pre-approved in writing by Client.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on and continues until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other Party if the breach remains uncured for a period of days after written notice. Termination shall not relieve Client of its obligation to pay for services rendered and costs incurred prior to the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party (Receiving Party) shall hold in strict confidence and not disclose or use, except for the performance of this Agreement, any Confidential Information disclosed by the other Party (Disclosing Party). "Confidential Information" includes business plans, pricing, customer lists, operational methods, personnel records and other non-public information. Confidential Information does not include information that is: (a) already known to Receiving Party at the time of disclosure without obligation of confidentiality; (b) becomes publicly known through no fault of Receiving Party; (c) rightfully received from a third party without restriction; or (d) independently developed by Receiving Party.

Receiving Party shall use at least the same degree of care to protect Confidential Information as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. Upon termination or written request, Receiving Party shall return or destroy Confidential Information and certify such return or destruction.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party from and against losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the indemnifying Party's negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement. Service Provider shall maintain commercial liability insurance and, where applicable, cargo and vehicle insurance sufficient for the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and shall provide certificates of insurance upon Client's reasonable request.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct or breach of confidentiality, neither Party shall be liable for special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, and total aggregate liability of each Party for direct damages under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any exhibits or attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals or representations, written or oral, concerning its subject matter. Any modification or amendment must be in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either Party designates in writing.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

Relationship of the Parties: Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner or agent of Client. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any fiduciary duties or joint venture.

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