Cabinetry Design Plan

CABINETRY DESIGN PLAN & DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Cabinetry Design Plan and Design Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Client Name: and Designer Name: on Effective Date:

Whereas

WHEREAS, Client engages Designer to perform professional cabinetry design services for the premises located at Project Address: (the "Project");

WHEREAS, Designer represents that Designer possesses the skill, experience, and professional capacity to prepare design drawings, specifications and related documentation for cabinetry and built-in casework required for the Project; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms under which Designer will provide design services and related deliverables to Client.

Scope of Work

Concept sketches and layout plans

Elevations and cabinet elevations

3D renderings / visualizations

Material and finish specifications

Shop drawings for fabrication

Installation support / site visits

Materials, Standards, and Changes

Designer shall prepare materials lists and specifications identifying cabinet carcass construction, face frame or frameless construction, hardware schedules, and finish standards. Client shall approve materials prior to procurement. Any requested changes to approved design shall be documented as a Change Order and may affect price and schedule.

Payment Terms

Client shall make payments in accordance with the Payment Schedule. Payments not received within 10 days of an undisputed invoice due date are subject to the stated Late Payment Fee and may suspend Designer's obligations until cured.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party upon Notice Period: days' written notice if the breach is not cured within that period. Upon termination, Client shall pay Designer for all services performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination, including any non‑cancelable commitments.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any proprietary information, design concepts, pricing, specifications, or other non-public information received from the other party in connection with the Project, except as required to perform the services, as required by law, or with the disclosing party's prior written consent. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.

Warranties and Limitations

Designer warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Designer does not warrant the performance of third‑party fabricators or installers. Designer's total liability for claims arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid to Designer under this Agreement. In no event shall Designer be liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Governing State: without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through negotiation, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration in the county of the Project Address unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any exhibits, schedules, and written Change Orders executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Designer with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals, and agreements. No amendment or modification shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Insurance and Indemnity

Designer shall maintain commercial general liability insurance and professional liability / errors and omissions insurance in amounts customary for Designer's trade. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other for claims arising from its negligent acts or willful misconduct in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

Acceptance and Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and authorize Designer to commence work in accordance with the Scope of Work and Payment Terms specified herein.

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