Home Decorating Contract

HOME DECORATING CONTRACT

This Home Decorating Contract (the Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with Client Address: and Designer Name: with Designer Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Designer to provide home decorating and interior styling services for the property located at Project Address: (the Property); and

WHEREAS, Designer represents that Designer has the experience, skill and personnel to provide the services described in this Agreement in a professional manner consistent with industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the scope, schedule, payment and other terms governing Designer's services.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 Services. Designer shall perform the decorating services described in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein. Client and Designer acknowledge that the Scope of Work may include space planning, color consultation, furniture selection, accessory sourcing, window treatments, lighting recommendations, and installation supervision.

2. SCHEDULE

2.1 Commencement and Completion. Designer will commence performance on or about Start Date: and will use commercially reasonable efforts to substantially complete the services by Estimated Completion Date: . Time is of the essence for schedule milestones specifically identified in writing.

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1 Fees. Client shall pay Designer fees in accordance with the fee schedule below and any approved change orders. Unless otherwise specified, amounts are stated in U.S. dollars and exclude applicable sales or use taxes.

3.2 Late Payment. Any undisputed amounts not paid within fourteen (14) days of the due date shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. Client shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees, for overdue amounts.

4. CHANGE ORDERS

4.1 Procedure. Any change to the Scope of Work, schedule, fee or materials must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties. The change order shall describe the change, any adjustment to the fee, and any extension of time.

5. MATERIALS, PROCUREMENT, AND THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTORS

5.1 Materials. Designer may procure furnishings, fixtures and materials on behalf of Client where authorized. Client hereby authorizes Designer to place orders and to contract with suppliers. Client shall reimburse Designer for the cost of purchased goods plus any reasonable procurement fee as set forth in Exhibit A.

5.2 Third-Party Contractors. Designer may retain subcontractors to perform installation or specialty services. Designer shall remain responsible for coordinating subcontractors and for the quality of work performed by subcontractors to the extent required by law and this Agreement.

6. ACCESS AND COOPERATION

6.1 Access. Client shall provide Designer and its authorized contractors reasonable access to the Property during normal business hours and at other mutually agreed times. Client shall ensure that the Property is free of hazards and that necessary utilities are available at the work locations.

7. WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS

7.1 Designer Warranty. Designer warrants that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards for a period of ninety (90) days from completion. Designer's sole obligation and Client's sole remedy for breach of this warranty shall be the correction of nonconforming services at Designer's expense, provided Client notifies Designer in writing within the warranty period.

7.2 No Guarantee of Aesthetic Result. Client acknowledges that aesthetic judgments are subjective and that Designer does not guarantee that Client's expectations regarding style, color or appearance will be universally shared.

8. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

8.1 Limitation of Liability. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Designer's total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid to Designer under this Agreement.

8.2 Insurance. Designer shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in customary amounts and, upon request, shall provide proof of insurance to Client. Client is responsible for maintaining appropriate homeowner insurance covering the Property.

9. TERMINATION

9.1 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon seven (7) days' written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, Client shall pay Designer for services performed to the termination date, plus any non-cancellable commitments and reasonable demobilization costs.

9.2 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate for cause if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure the breach within ten (10) business days following receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

10.1 Confidential Information. Each party agrees to keep confidential non-public business information disclosed by the other party in connection with the performance of this Agreement and not to disclose such information to third parties, except as required to perform the services or as required by law.

11. NOTICES

11.1 Method. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, certified mail (return receipt requested), or overnight courier to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1 Negotiation and Mediation. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement by negotiation between designated representatives. If the dispute is not resolved by negotiation within thirty (30) days, the parties shall submit the dispute to non-binding mediation.

12.2 Binding Arbitration. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, it shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator pursuant to the commercial arbitration rules selected by the parties. The arbitrator shall have authority to award any remedy available at law or in equity. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS

13.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

13.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits and written change orders signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether written or oral.

13.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.4 Amendments and Waiver. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. A waiver of any breach shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

13.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

SIGNATURES

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