Legal Document Preparation

LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION AGREEMENT

This Legal Document Preparation Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: (the "Client"), and Document Preparer Name: (the "Provider").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires preparation, formatting and assembly of legal documents described as: for use in matters identified by the Client; and

WHEREAS, Provider represents that Provider is qualified to prepare such documents in a ministerial capacity and will perform preparation services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their understanding regarding scope, fees, delivery and other terms governing Provider's preparation of documents for Client.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 Services. Provider shall prepare the documents and related ministerial work described in the Scope of Services. Provider's obligations are limited to drafting, formatting, assembling and delivering the final documents. Provider shall not provide legal advice, represent Client in any court or agency, or perform services that require an attorney unless Provider is a duly licensed attorney and the parties execute a separate engagement that expressly includes legal representation.

2. FEES AND PAYMENT

2.1 Fees. Client shall pay Provider the fees set forth below for document preparation services. Fees do not include filing fees, courier costs, government charges, or third-party expenses unless expressly stated.

2.2 Late Payment. Unpaid balances shall accrue interest at the rate of or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less.

3. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

3.1 Delivery. Provider shall deliver completed documents by Delivery Deadline: in the format agreed by the parties. Delivery may be electronic or physical as stated in the Scope of Services.

3.2 Acceptance. Client shall review delivered documents within and notify Provider of any deficiencies. Provider shall correct material drafting errors at Provider's expense within a reasonable time.

4. CLIENT COOPERATION

Client shall provide complete and accurate information and documents necessary for Provider to perform the Services. Client warrants the accuracy and authenticity of all information and documents provided to Provider.

5. NON-ATTORNEY / NO LEGAL ADVICE

Provider expressly disclaims providing legal advice unless Provider is a licensed attorney and the parties have executed a separate engagement defining an attorney-client relationship. Client acknowledges that Provider's services are limited to document preparation, and Client should seek independent legal counsel for legal advice, representation or interpretation of law.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 Confidential Information. Each party shall hold in confidence all non-public information obtained from the other party that is designated confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential ("Confidential Information"), and shall not disclose such information except as required by law or with the disclosing party's prior written consent.

6.2 Exceptions. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, is rightfully received from a third party without breach of an obligation of confidentiality, or is independently developed without use of the other's Confidential Information.

6.3 Survival. The confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of .

7. RECORDS AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

Provider shall maintain copies of prepared documents for a period of after delivery, after which Provider may destroy such records consistent with applicable law. Original documents provided by Client remain Client's property and shall be returned upon request. Provider shall not release originals except as authorized by Client or required by law.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, upon full payment Provider assigns to Client all right, title and interest in the final documents prepared under this Agreement. Provider retains no rights in Client-specific content, but Provider may retain non-identifying templates and tools used to prepare documents.

9. WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER

Provider warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry practice. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Provider disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any third-party claims arising out of the indemnifying party's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement. Client shall indemnify Provider for claims arising from Client's misinformation or misuse of the prepared documents.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or fraud, Provider's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by Client to Provider under this Agreement.

12. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breach remains uncured for after written notice. Upon termination, Client shall pay Provider for all Services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

13. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below by hand delivery, certified mail, or overnight courier and shall be effective upon receipt.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to choice-of-law principles.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments or exhibits expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed to give effect to the parties' intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

17. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. A waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

18. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by facsimile or electronic image shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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