Local Business Agent Document

Local Business Agent Agreement

Parties and Appointment

Principal Name:

Individual Corporation Limited Liability Company Other

Local Business Agent Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Principal operates or intends to operate one or more business locations within the jurisdiction and requires a local representative to accept service of process, receive official correspondence, and perform certain administrative tasks on behalf of Principal; and

WHEREAS, Agent represents that Agent is authorized, qualified, and willing to serve as Principal's local business agent and perform the duties described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the scope of Agent's authority, compensation, term, and other terms and conditions governing the appointment.

Scope of Work

Agent shall perform the following duties on behalf of Principal as an independent contractor, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement:

Authority granted to Agent is limited to the specific actions set forth in the Scope of Work and does not include the power to incur indebtedness on behalf of Principal, to transfer or encumber real property, or to bind Principal in contracts outside the expressly authorized activities.

Payment Terms

Late payment shall accrue interest at:

If any payment is not received within ten (10) days after the due date, Agent may suspend performance until all past due amounts plus accrued late fees are paid. Payment obligations are non‑refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:

Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing the notice specified above. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within fifteen (15) days after written notice of such breach; termination for cause shall not relieve the breaching party of liabilities accrued prior to termination.

Confidentiality

For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means any non‑public information disclosed by one party to the other, whether disclosed orally, in writing, or by inspection, that is designated as confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Agent shall (i) use Confidential Information solely to perform the services described in this Agreement; (ii) restrict disclosure of Confidential Information to its employees and contractors with a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein; and (iii) take reasonable measures to protect Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of three (3) years.

Indemnification and Insurance

Each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any third‑party claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's gross negligence, willful misconduct or material breach of this Agreement.

Agent shall maintain commercial general liability insurance and professional liability insurance in amounts commensurate with industry standards. Required insurance limits: .

Records, Access and Audit

Agent shall maintain records of all transactions and official correspondence performed under this Agreement for a period of years. Principal may inspect and copy such records during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice. Agent shall cooperate with reasonable audits performed by Principal relating to Agent's performance and billing.

Independent Contractor

Agent is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer‑employee, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship beyond the limited authority expressly granted herein. Agent is responsible for all payroll taxes, withholdings and other statutory obligations arising from Agent's performance.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that state for any disputes arising under this Agreement.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, together with any exhibits, schedules or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing, signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

Representation and Certification

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and that the person signing on its behalf is duly authorized to execute this Agreement.

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