Closet Design Master Template

CLOSET DESIGN MASTER TEMPLATE

This Closet Design Master Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of between Client Name: with address at , and Designer Name: with address at .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Designer to provide professional closet design, selection of materials, and coordination of fabrication and installation for the Project located at (the Project); and

WHEREAS, Designer represents that Designer has the experience, personnel, and qualifications to perform the design, procurement coordination, and installation supervision services described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Designer will perform services and Client will compensate Designer.

SCOPE OF WORK

Designer shall provide closet design services including site measurement, design drawings, material specification, procurement coordination, and installation supervision as set forth below. Deliverables shall be provided in written or digital form and will include drawings, elevations, parts lists, and installation instructions. Designer shall perform services in accordance with industry standards and applicable codes.

Services to include (select applicable): Design Drawings Procurement Coordination Fabrication Oversight Installation Supervision

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Contract Amount: $. Payments shall be made in accordance with the schedule below.

Deposit (due upon execution): $. Balance due per schedule above. Payments not received when due will incur a late fee of % per month (or the maximum allowed by law) commencing days after written notice of delinquency.

Client shall pay any additional costs arising from change orders, site conditions, or adjustments requested by Client in writing. Designer shall provide written change order proposals that identify additional cost and time impacts and shall obtain Client's written authorization prior to proceeding.

TERM AND TERMINATION

The term of this Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for a period of days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Upon termination, Client shall pay Designer for all work performed to the date of termination, including non-cancellable obligations.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall treat as confidential and shall not disclose to third parties any proprietary or confidential information of the other party disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including specifications, drawings, pricing, and trade secrets, except as required by law or with prior written consent. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party or is independently developed without reference to the disclosing party's confidential information.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Designer retains ownership of all original design drawings, plans, and creative work product produced prior to final payment (Design Materials). Upon full payment, Designer grants Client a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use the final Design Materials for the Project location only. Reuse, reproduction, or resale of Design Materials for other projects requires Designer's prior written consent and additional compensation.

WARRANTIES, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION

Designer warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Manufacturer and fabricator warranties shall apply to materials and components; Designer's responsibility is limited to coordination of warranty claims. Except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, Designer's total liability for any claim arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to an amount equal to the fees paid to Designer under this Agreement. Client shall indemnify and hold Designer harmless from claims, damages, and expenses arising from Client-provided information, site conditions, or Client's acts or omissions.

PERMITS, SITE READINESS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS

Client is responsible for obtaining any permits required for installation unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Client shall ensure that the Project site is accessible and ready for measurement, delivery, and installation as scheduled. Designer may engage subcontractors at Designer's discretion; Designer shall remain responsible for coordination of subcontractor performance.

Client responsible for permits:    Designer responsible for permits:

DELIVERABLES, ACCEPTANCE, AND SCHEDULE

Client shall inspect deliverables upon completion and provide written acceptance or a written list of deficiencies within days. If no written deficiencies are provided within that period, deliverables will be deemed accepted.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including its attachments and any executed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral. Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Designer may assign receivables or rights to collect payments.

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