Professional Speaking Contract

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING CONTRACT

This Professional Speaking Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into as of , by and between Speaker: and Client: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Speaker is a professional presenter and creator of original speaking materials and programs and represents that Speaker has the skill, experience, and qualifications to deliver the Services described herein;

WHEREAS, Client wishes to engage Speaker to present at the event described below and to secure certain performance, travel, and related services under the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms governing Speaker's engagement, compensation, intellectual property, and other obligations.

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

1. ENGAGEMENT

Client hereby engages Speaker and Speaker accepts engagement to provide a presentation (the "Presentation") at the event identified below on the terms of this Agreement. Event name: Event date: , .

Location: Estimated audience size:

2. SERVICES AND MATERIALS

Speaker shall prepare and deliver the Presentation and provide any Speaker-owned presentation materials reasonably necessary for the Presentation (the "Materials"). Speaker will present for a total time of: Start time: End time: .

In-person Virtual / Live stream

3. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

Balance due: Due by (final payment): , .

Expenses: Client shall reimburse preapproved travel, lodging, and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Speaker in connection with the Presentation. Client's aggregate reimbursable expenses shall not exceed unless expressly agreed in writing.

4. CANCELLATION AND FORCE MAJEURE

If Client cancels the Presentation more than 60 days prior to the Event, Client shall forfeit the deposit. If Client cancels within 60 days of the Event, Client shall pay Speaker % of the full Speaking Fee unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Speaker reserves the right to cancel for health or emergency reasons; in such event Speaker will use reasonable efforts to notify Client and reschedule or return fees as appropriate.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Speaker retains all right, title, and interest in and to Speaker's Materials and presentation content, including copyright, whether created prior to or in connection with this Agreement. Client is granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use Speaker Materials solely for internal and noncommercial promotion of the Event, subject to Speaker's prior written approval for any recordings, derivative works, or distribution.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential the other party's proprietary information disclosed in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to third parties except as required by law or as reasonably necessary to perform under this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach by the receiving party.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Speaker and Speaker's officers, agents, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Client's acts or omissions in connection with the Event, except to the extent caused by Speaker's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Speaker shall indemnify Client for claims arising from Speaker's breach of intellectual property rights or Speaker's willful misconduct.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence, the parties agree that each party's aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid to Speaker under this Agreement.

9. PUBLICITY, RECORDING, AND USE OF NAME

Client shall not record, broadcast, or distribute the Presentation without Speaker's prior written consent. If Client obtains Speaker's consent to record, Client must obtain Speaker's prior written approval of the recording's intended use and provide appropriate credit to Speaker. Client may use Speaker's name and biographical information for Event promotion unless Speaker provides written notice restricting such use.

Recording permitted with Speaker approval Recording prohibited

10. INSURANCE

Client shall maintain general liability insurance covering the Event in amounts customary for events of similar scope and shall name Speaker as an additional insured if requested in writing. If travel is required, Client shall protect Speaker from loss or damage to Speaker's personal property while traveling in connection with the Presentation.

11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Speaker is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of Client. Speaker retains the right to control the manner and means of delivering the Presentation and is solely responsible for all taxes and other withholdings related to fees paid hereunder.

12. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided above and shall be effective upon receipt.

13. GOVERNING LAW

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.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No waiver of any breach or default shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Facsimile or electronic signatures shall be valid and binding.

16. ADDITIONAL TERMS

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