Design Cabinet Drawing

Design Cabinet Drawing Agreement

This Design Cabinet Drawing Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: between Client Name: and Designer Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Client desires that the Designer prepare professional cabinet drawings, specifications and related documentation for the Project described below; and

WHEREAS, the Designer represents that it has the skill and experience necessary to prepare the required drawings and deliverables in accordance with industry standards and the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to define the scope, schedule, fees and other terms governing the preparation and delivery of cabinet design drawings and related services.

Project Identification

Scope of Work

The Designer shall prepare cabinet design drawings and related documentation as set forth in the Scope of Work field below. Work shall include site verification coordination where indicated, material and finish specifications, joinery and hardware schedules, and shop-ready fabrication drawings if selected by the Client. The Designer will not commence fabrication without Client's written approval of final drawings.

Number of initial drawing sets provided:   Included revision cycles (rounds of edits): .

Payment Terms

The Client shall pay the Designer the Fees described below in exchange for the Deliverables. All amounts are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

Suggested fields: Deposit (percent or amount), Milestone payments, Final payment upon approval of final drawings. Example: Deposit = ; Final payment = .

Late fee for overdue payments: . Client agrees that Designer may suspend work for nonpayment after seven (7) days' written notice.

Change Orders

Any changes to the Scope of Work shall be authorized only by a written change order signed by both parties. Change orders may affect schedule and fees. Hourly rate for additional services: per hour.

Term and Termination

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 upon written notice to the other party if the other party materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice. Upon termination, Client shall pay Designer for all work performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as Confidential Information all non-public information disclosed by the other party that is designated as confidential or that by its nature would reasonably be considered confidential. Confidential Information shall not include information that is publicly available through no fault of the receiving party or independently developed without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information. The receiving party may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, contractors and agents who have a need to know and who are bound to confidentiality obligations no less protective than those set forth herein.

Intellectual Property; License

Designer retains all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, in the drawings, designs and other work product created under this Agreement, subject to a non-exclusive, perpetual license to the Client for use on the Project after full payment of all amounts due. Use of the drawings for other projects, or reproduction by third parties for fabrication, is prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the Designer.

Site Verification; Construction Responsibility

Client is responsible for verifying existing site conditions, dimensions and clearances. Designer's drawings are prepared from information provided by Client and are intended to be verified by the fabricator or contractor prior to fabrication. Designer shall not be liable for costs or delays arising from inaccurate site measurements or failure to communicate site conditions.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

Designer's liability for claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by Client to Designer for the services under this Agreement. Neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental or punitive damages. Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Designer from third-party claims arising from fabrication, installation or client alterations to the Designer's drawings not authorized in writing by Designer.

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 laws principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any exhibits or signed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understood this Agreement, and agree to be bound by its terms.

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