Business Speaking Proposal

BUSINESS SPEAKING PROPOSAL

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: (the "Client") seeks to retain professional speaking services for the event described below;

WHEREAS, Speaker Name: (the "Speaker") represents that the Speaker has the necessary expertise and experience to perform the speaking services;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

SCOPE OF WORK

The Speaker shall provide professional speaking services as described below. The Speaker will perform the services as an independent contractor and will determine the method, details and means of performing the services unless otherwise specified herein.

TECHNICAL & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS

Speaker AV Requirements (check all that apply):

PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation for the Speaker's services shall be as follows:

All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes. The Client shall reimburse the Speaker for reasonable pre-approved travel and lodging expenses upon submission of receipts within thirty (30) days following the event.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the Start Date: and shall terminate on the End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing Notice Period (days): days' prior written notice. Termination for material breach by either party shall be effective if the breaching party fails to cure within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

If the Client cancels the engagement within fourteen (14) days of the event, the deposit is non-refundable and the Client remains liable for any non-recoverable travel or accommodation expenses prepaid by the Speaker.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that, in the course of performing under this Agreement, it may receive confidential or proprietary information of the other party. Each party agrees to (a) hold such information in strict confidence and not disclose it to third parties except as expressly permitted herein; (b) use the confidential information solely for the performance of this Agreement; and (c) return or destroy confidential materials upon request. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement, independently developed without use of the other party's confidential information, or rightfully obtained from a third party without an obligation of confidentiality.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

The Speaker is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties. The Speaker is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, insurance, and other obligations arising from the provision of services.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. The Speaker's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Speaker under this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any written attachments or exhibit(s) expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the contact information below or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

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