Miscellaneous Ghost Gear Proposal

Miscellaneous Ghost Gear Proposal

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Proposer Name: is experienced in locating, recovering, and disposing of abandoned or lost fishing gear ("ghost gear") in marine and nearshore environments;

WHEREAS, Client Name: seeks to retain Proposer to perform a limited removal and disposition project, according to the scope, timeline, and budget set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms, payment, confidentiality, and other conditions governing the contemplated work;

Scope of Work

The Proposer will perform removal, recovery, handling, and lawful disposition of identified ghost gear at locations agreed between the parties. Tasks will include survey, marking, retrieval, decontamination if required, transport to authorized facilities, and preparation of a Final Report documenting items recovered, coordinates, and disposal method.

Payment Terms

Client agrees to pay Proposer for services rendered in accordance with the following fee structure and schedule. All amounts are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

Payments not received within thirty (30) days of invoice date shall accrue the agreed late fee and may result in suspension of work until payment is brought current. Client shall reimburse reasonable costs of collection, including attorneys' fees, for delinquent accounts.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon written notice delivered no fewer than days prior to the effective termination date. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of breach.

Upon termination, Client shall pay Proposer for all work performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination, including reasonable wind-down costs and any non-cancellable obligations entered in good faith.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence and not disclose to any third party information marked confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given its nature ("Confidential Information"), including but not limited to technical data, recovery locations, client lists, and pricing. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, or that is rightfully received from a third party free of any obligation of confidentiality.

The receiving party may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, contractors, or advisors on a need-to-know basis provided such persons are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those in this Agreement. Upon termination or request, Confidential Information, including copies, shall be returned or certified destroyed except to the extent retention is required by law or for archival purposes.

Insurance, Indemnification, and Safety

Proposer shall maintain at its expense commercially reasonable insurance coverage for operations under this Agreement, including commercial general liability and marine liability as applicable. Proposer agrees to perform work in accordance with applicable safety and environmental laws and shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from claims arising from Proposer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Governing Law

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

Entire Agreement

This Proposal, together with any attachments and written statements of work executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, proposals, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Acceptance

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Proposal and authorize Proposer to commence work in accordance with the Scope of Work and Payment Terms set forth above.

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