Church Document Template

CHURCH SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Church Services Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between:

Church Name:

Church Address:

Service Provider Name:

Provider Address:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Church is a religious organization that requires certain ministry, facilities, or event-related services, and desires to engage the Provider to furnish such services in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Provider represents that it has the skill, experience, personnel, and equipment necessary to perform the services described in this Agreement and agrees to perform such services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and applicable law;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the performance, payment, confidentiality, and termination of the services provided hereunder.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF WORK

2. PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation: The Church shall pay the Provider a total fee of USD for the services described in Section 1, payable in accordance with the schedule set forth below.

Invoicing and Payment Terms: Provider shall submit invoices to the Church. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Church shall pay undisputed invoices within days of receipt. All payments shall be made in U.S. dollars.

Late Payment: Past due amounts shall accrue interest at a rate of % per month (or the maximum permitted by applicable law), calculated monthly on the outstanding balance from the date due until paid.

Reimbursable Expenses: The Church shall reimburse Provider for pre-approved, reasonable, and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the services. Such expenses shall be invoiced and supported by receipts.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

Term: This Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon written notice to the other party at least days prior to the effective termination date. In the event of termination for convenience, the Church shall pay Provider for services performed and documented expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within fourteen (14) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

Definition: "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by either party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure, including member lists, donor information, financial data, and ministry plans.

Obligations: The receiving party shall: (a) use Confidential Information only for the purposes of performing this Agreement; (b) protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information but in no event less than reasonable care; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, or agents who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those set forth herein.

Exceptions: Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed without reference to the Confidential Information.

5. INSURANCE, INDEMNITY AND RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

Independent Contractor: The Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of the Church. Provider is solely responsible for all federal and state taxes, workers' compensation, and employment benefits for Provider's personnel.

Insurance: Provider shall maintain, at Provider's expense, commercial general liability insurance and, where applicable, professional liability insurance, each in amounts customary and reasonable for the services provided. Upon request, Provider shall furnish certificates of insurance to the Church.

Indemnity: Provider shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Church, its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from Provider's negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct in connection with the performance of the services under this Agreement.

6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND SAFEGUARDS

Provider shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances in the performance of services, including those governing child protection, background checks, and safety protocols where applicable. Provider shall promptly notify the Church of any circumstances that may materially affect performance.

7. GOVERNING LAW

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

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments or written exhibits signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

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

Notices: All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and deemed given when delivered personally, by certified mail, or by recognized overnight courier to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party may designate by notice to the other.

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