Business Startup Application

Business Startup Application and Support Agreement

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Applicant Name: seeks assistance, resources, and structured support to form and operate a new business enterprise; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider Name: provides business formation, advisory, mentoring, and related startup services and agrees to evaluate and, if accepted, provide support to the Applicant subject to the terms of this Application and Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties intend this document to function both as an application for services and, upon acceptance by the Service Provider, as a binding agreement setting forth the initial scope, payment terms, confidentiality obligations, and other material terms governing the relationship.

Applicant Information

Sole Proprietorship    Partnership    Limited Liability Company (LLC)    Corporation    Other:

Business Details

Proposed Start Date:    Number of Employees:    Initial Capital (USD):

Requested Services

Please indicate the services you are requesting (check all that apply):

Business Registration    Legal Counsel    Accounting    Mentorship    Workspace    Funding Assistance    Marketing    Other:

Scope of Work

Describe the initial scope of services to be provided if accepted. Include deliverables, milestones, and expected responsibilities of each party.

Payment Terms

Total Fee Amount (USD):

Late Payment Fee:

All fees are due as invoiced. Applicant agrees to reimburse Service Provider for reasonable collection costs, including attorneys' fees, for overdue amounts where applicable. Payment terms set forth in this section shall survive termination to the extent necessary to collect amounts due.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:    Term End Date:

Notice Period for Termination (days):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for the Notice Period after written notice. Service Provider may terminate immediately for nonpayment. Termination does not relieve Applicant of the obligation to pay fees earned or accrued prior to termination.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that, in the course of performance, it may receive Proprietary Information of the other party. "Proprietary Information" includes business plans, financial information, customer lists, intellectual property, trade secrets, and other nonpublic information. Each party agrees to (a) hold Proprietary Information in strict confidence, (b) not disclose it to third parties except as required by law or with prior written consent, and (c) use it only to perform obligations under this Agreement. The obligations in this clause shall survive termination for a period of three (3) years, except that trade secrets shall remain protected for as long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.

Governing Law

This Application and Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of: without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue for any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be in the courts located in the selected jurisdiction unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Entire Agreement

This document, together with any accepted Scope of Work and payment schedule attached or incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals, and agreements. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Certifications and Acknowledgements

By submitting this Application and executing below, Applicant certifies that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of Applicant's knowledge, that Applicant has the authority to enter into this Agreement, and that Applicant accepts the terms and conditions set forth herein. Applicant authorizes Service Provider to rely on the representations herein in evaluating and performing services. Applicant acknowledges that acceptance of this Application by Service Provider may be conditioned on additional documentation or payment.

Applicant Acknowledgement:

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