Financial Marketing Contract

FINANCIAL MARKETING CONTRACT

This Financial Marketing Contract (the Agreement) is entered into as of between Client Name: and Marketing Agency Name: . The parties agree as follows:

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

2. RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client provides financial products or services and desires to engage Agency to perform marketing, advertising, and promotional services as described below; and WHEREAS, Agency has the expertise to provide such services in compliance with applicable financial advertising standards and regulatory obligations. The parties intend that the services rendered under this Agreement be lawful, accurate, and not misleading.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Agency shall provide the marketing services described in the attached Fee Schedule and Service Specifications. Services include strategy, creative development, media buying, digital campaigns, content production, compliance review, and reporting. Specific deliverables, deadlines, and acceptance criteria will be documented in writing and signed by Client and Agency prior to commencement of each campaign.

4. FEE SCHEDULE

The following table sets forth the initial services, quantities, rates, and amounts. Parties may add additional line items by written amendment.

5. PAYMENT TERMS

Agency will invoice Client in accordance with the Fee Schedule. Invoices are due within days of invoice receipt. Late payments shall accrue interest at per month (or the maximum permitted by law). Client is responsible for all taxes, duties, and governmental charges, other than taxes based on Agency's net income.

6. EXPENSES

Client shall reimburse Agency for pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the services (including media buys, third-party production, and licensed materials). Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced with supporting documentation. Expenses must be pre-approved in writing when expected to exceed .

7. TERM & TERMINATION

The initial term shall commence on Start Date: and continue through End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice. Termination for material breach may be effective immediately if the breaching party fails to cure within 15 days after written notice.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain in confidence all non-public information disclosed by the other party that is designated confidential or that, given the nature of the information, should reasonably be treated as confidential. Confidential information may be used solely for performance under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of three (3) years except for trade secrets, which shall be protected for as long as the information remains a trade secret.

9. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & ADVERTISING STANDARDS

Agency shall ensure that all marketing materials, advertisements, and communications prepared for Client comply with applicable laws, rules, and industry standards governing financial promotions. Client shall promptly provide Agency with required disclosures, product terms, and legal approvals. Client represents that all information provided to Agency is complete and not misleading. Client retains responsibility for final approval of all materials prior to publication.

Client certifies: I have authority to engage Agency for the described financial marketing activities and to provide materials and approvals necessary for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Agency retains ownership of its pre-existing intellectual property, templates, methodologies, and tools. Client shall own the final deliverables upon full payment for such deliverables, subject to Agency's retained rights in underlying materials, third-party licenses, and Agency's portfolio rights. Any transfer of intellectual property shall be effective only upon written assignment and full payment.

11. DATA PROTECTION

The parties shall process personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Agency will implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. Client shall ensure that it has obtained all necessary consents and legal bases for processing data, and shall not provide Agency with personal data for which it lacks appropriate authority.

12. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES & INDEMNIFICATION

Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement. Agency represents that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Client shall indemnify and hold Agency harmless from claims arising from Client-provided materials or Client's failure to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Agency shall indemnify Client for claims arising from Agency's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from breach of confidentiality, willful misconduct, or indemnification obligations, neither party shall be liable to the other for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Agency's aggregate liability for any claim arising under or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the fees paid by Client to Agency under this Agreement in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

14. INSURANCE

Agency shall maintain commercially reasonable insurance coverage, including professional liability and cyber liability where applicable, with minimum limits of .

15. REPORTING & PERFORMANCE

Agency will provide performance reports as follows: Frequency: . Reports will include agreed metrics, campaign spend reconciliation, and material deliverables. Metrics and KPIs for each campaign will be documented and agreed in writing.

16. AMENDMENT, ASSIGNMENT & NOTICES

This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, except that Agency may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a sale of substantially all of its business. Notices shall be given in writing to the addresses set forth in Section 1 and are effective upon receipt.

17. MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings. Governing law: .

18. SIGNATURES

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