Design Option Proposal

DESIGN OPTION PROPOSAL

Proposal Number:   |   Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: desires professional design services for the Project Name: ; and

WHEREAS, Designer Name: represents that it has the skill and expertise to prepare the design options and deliverables set forth below; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that Designer will provide the services described in this Design Option Proposal subject to the following terms and conditions.

SCOPE OF WORK

Designer will prepare design options, supporting drawings, and specifications as described below. Deliverables include conceptual sketches, one or more rendered options, materials palette, and revision rounds as identified per selected option. Site visits, procurement assistance, or construction administration are provided only when expressly stated for a selected option.

DESIGN OPTIONS & FEES

Client may authorize one or more of the following options. Fees below are estimates and apply per option unless otherwise noted. Material or consultant costs are in addition if checked.

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Estimated Fee (for selected options): $

Late Payment: If any undisputed amount is not paid within days after the due date, interest will accrue at or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is lower.

Reimbursable Expenses: Designer may invoice for agreed pre-approved third-party expenses (e.g., printing, models) with receipts; such expenses are due upon receipt of invoice.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Proposal is effective as of Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless extended by written agreement. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice. Termination for material breach is effective upon written notice if the breach is not cured within 14 days after receipt of notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party will treat as confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Proposal, including pricing, designs, business plans, and proprietary processes. Confidential information will not be disclosed to third parties except to employees, agents, or consultants on a need-to-know basis who are bound to confidentiality obligations no less protective than those in this Proposal. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of three years.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Designer retains copyright in all preliminary studies, working drawings, and other materials produced prior to final payment. Upon final payment, Designer grants Client a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the final deliverables for the Project as described. If Client requires assignment of copyright, check and specify consideration: Assign copyright upon payment; Assignment Fee: $

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Designer's liability for any claim arising out of this Proposal shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fee paid for the services giving rise to the claim. In no event shall either party be liable for incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, except as prohibited by law.

GOVERNING LAW

This Proposal will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Proposal, together with any attachments and confirmed selections, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, and agreements. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ACCEPTANCE

Client's signature below indicates acceptance of this Design Option Proposal, the selected options, and the terms and conditions herein. Acceptance constitutes a binding agreement for the services described.

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