Kitchen Design Document

KITCHEN DESIGN DOCUMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Kitchen Design Document (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client owns or controls the property located at (the "Property") and desires professional design services to plan, specify, and document the kitchen renovation;

WHEREAS, Designer is engaged in the business of interior and kitchen design and represents that it has the experience, personnel, and professional capacity to provide such services in accordance with this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, Client and Designer agree as follows.

Scope of Work

Designer shall provide the professional services described below and in any attached exhibits. Deliverables include schematic layout(s), construction documents sufficient for bidding and permitting, finish selections, and procurement specifications. Specific tasks and exclusions must be recorded in the field below.

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Designer for services and deliverables as follows. All sums are stated in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Invoices are due within days of invoice date. Late payments shall incur interest at the rate of on outstanding balances, together with any costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date below and continues until the Completion Date or until earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon written notice delivered at least days prior to the intended termination date. Termination for cause may occur upon material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within fourteen (14) days of written notice of such breach. Upon termination, Client shall pay Designer for all services performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Designer acknowledges that in the performance of services it may receive confidential or proprietary information of Client. Designer shall hold such information in strict confidence, shall not disclose it to third parties except as required to perform the services or as compelled by law, and shall use at least the same degree of care in safeguarding such information as Designer uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. The confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.

Client acknowledges that conceptual design materials and non-confidential deliverables may be used by Designer in portfolios and promotional materials provided individual confidential information (as designated in writing) is not disclosed.

I acknowledge and agree to the confidentiality provisions above.

Change Orders and Additional Services

Any changes to the Scope of Work shall be authorized only by a written change order signed by both parties specifying the change, the adjustment to compensation, and any effect on schedule. Designer shall not proceed with work on any change unless and until the change order is executed.

Permits, Approvals and Insurance

Responsibility for obtaining permits and approvals shall be allocated as follows:

Designer to prepare permit-ready documents and coordinate permit submission.

Client to obtain permits and approvals unless Designer is expressly engaged to do so.

Warranties and Limitations

Designer warrants that services shall be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Designer makes no other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Client is responsible for inspection of deliverables and notifying Designer of deficiencies within thirty (30) days of delivery.

Governing Law; 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 law principles. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through negotiation. If negotiation fails, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration before a single arbitrator experienced in construction and design disputes, to be conducted in the county in which the Property is located, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Indemnification

Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, agents and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's negligence, willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement, except to the extent such claims arise from the indemnified party's negligence or willful misconduct.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any attachments, exhibits, and executed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals, representations, and agreements, whether oral or written. Any modification or amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Acknowledgement

The persons executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they are duly authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties.

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