Foster Angels Business Document Template

FOSTER ANGELS BUSINESS AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Business Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Foster Angels and the Service Provider identified below.

Recitals

WHEREAS, Foster Angels is an organization that coordinates services and support for foster families and requires certain business services in connection with its operations; and

WHEREAS, the Service Provider represents that it has the expertise, personnel, and capacity to perform the services set forth in this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Work

The Service Provider shall perform the services described above in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and all applicable laws. Any modification to the Scope of Work must be set forth in a written amendment signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Payment Terms

Invoices shall be submitted to the appropriate party's notice address and shall be due within days of receipt unless otherwise agreed in writing.

In the event of late payment, the Service Provider may assess the Late Payment Fee stated above on any overdue balance. Interest and fees shall be cumulative and calculated in accordance with applicable law.

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 for convenience upon providing the other party with written notice at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of breach, or immediately for breaches that are not curable.

Confidentiality

For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. The receiving party shall (a) hold Confidential Information in confidence; (b) not use Confidential Information except to perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to third parties except to those employees, agents, or subcontractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein.

Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of years, except with respect to trade secrets, which shall be protected for as long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law. Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly known through no fault of the receiving party, lawfully received from a third party, or independently developed without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

Representations, Warranties, and Indemnification

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. The Service Provider warrants that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with prevailing industry standards.

The Service Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Foster Angels and its officers, directors and employees from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses arising out of the Service Provider's negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement, subject to the limitations set forth herein.

Independent Contractor

The parties agree that the Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or joint venturer of Foster Angels. The Service Provider is responsible for all taxes and benefits applicable to its personnel.

The Service Provider acknowledges and agrees that it is acting as an independent contractor under this Agreement.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party may specify in writing in accordance with this Section. Notices shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, two (2) business days after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through negotiation and, if unresolved, through mediation before resorting to litigation.

Entire Agreement

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

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