Cabinetry Business Document

CABINETRY BUSINESS AGREEMENT

Parties

This Cabinetry Business Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with address and Contractor Name: with address .

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client requires design, manufacture, delivery and installation of cabinetry and related millwork for the premises located at Project Address: ; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it possesses the expertise, labor, materials, and licenses necessary to perform cabinetry services in accordance with the Scope of Work and terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations in writing.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall perform all work in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Work includes, without limitation: measurements, fabrication, finishing, delivery, site protection, installation, cleanup, and correction of defects identified during the acceptance period set forth herein.

Payment Terms

Contract Price: $ payable in accordance with the following schedule.

Deposit (non-refundable unless otherwise agreed): $ . Final payment shall be due upon Substantial Completion and written acceptance by Client as set out in the Acceptance section below.

Late Payment: Any unpaid balance not received within days after invoice shall accrue interest at the rate of per month (or the maximum rate allowed by law, if less). Client shall also be responsible for collection costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

Materials, Change Orders, and Permits

Materials: Contractor shall provide materials as specified in the Scope of Work. Title to materials shall transfer to Client upon full payment for those materials unless otherwise agreed in writing. Contractor is responsible for quality control and for replacing items damaged during installation.

Change Orders: Any changes to the Scope of Work shall be documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties specifying adjustments to cost, schedule, and other terms. Work performed pursuant to a verbal instruction is at Client's risk and may be billed as an additional charge.

Permits and Approvals: Client is responsible for obtaining any property owner approvals and local permits unless Contractor is expressly engaged to obtain permits, in which case Contractor will invoice for permit fees and associated labor.

Term and Termination

Term: Work shall commence no earlier than Commencement Date: and is estimated to reach Substantial Completion by .

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to the other party at least days in advance. Termination shall be effective upon expiration of the notice period unless otherwise agreed.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for a period of 14 days after written notice of breach. In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled to payment for work performed, materials purchased, and reasonable demobilization costs.

Acceptance and Warranty

Substantial Completion and Acceptance: Substantial Completion occurs when the work is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Scope of Work so that Client can use the cabinetry for its intended purpose. Client shall inspect and either provide written acceptance or a list of deficiency items within 7 days of notice of Substantial Completion.

Warranty: Contractor warrants that installed cabinetry shall be free from defects in workmanship for a period of months from the date of final acceptance, subject to normal wear and tear and misuse. Manufacturer warranties for materials shall be passed through to Client where available.

Insurance and Indemnity

Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation as required by law and shall provide certificates of insurance upon request. Contractor shall indemnify and hold Client harmless from claims arising out of Contractor's negligence, willful misconduct, or failure to comply with applicable laws in performing the work, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or breach.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that in connection with performance under this Agreement it may receive Confidential Information of the other party. Confidential Information shall mean non-public business, technical and financial information disclosed in any form. Each party agrees to use Confidential Information solely for the purposes of performing this Agreement and not to disclose it to third parties except to employees, subcontractors or professional advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those in this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of three (3) years.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Dispute Resolution: The parties shall attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to mediation prior to initiating litigation. Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief.

Entire Agreement and Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, including any documents incorporated by reference (such as Change Orders and accepted proposals), constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Contractor may subcontract work so long as Contractor remains responsible for performance.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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