ServeSafe Compliance Document

ServeSafe Compliance Document

Parties and Recitals

This ServeSafe Compliance Document (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between:

Client Name: , located at .

Provider Name: , trading as , located at .

WHEREAS, Client operates one or more food service establishments and requires compliance assessment, training, and documentation to meet applicable food safety standards; and

WHEREAS, Provider is qualified and agrees to perform ServeSafe-related training, audits, corrective action planning, and documentation services as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, compensation, confidentiality, and other terms governing Provider's performance and Client's obligations.

Effective Date

Effective Date:

Scope of Work

Provider shall perform the following services. Describe expected deliverables, timelines, and methods in detail.

Deliverables and Certification

Provider will deliver the following as applicable (select all that apply and provide dates where relevant):

Training sessions for staff (attendance rosters and training materials)

On-site audit and written audit report

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with tracking and verification

Certificate of Completion or Compliance Issued Date:

Payment Terms

Late fee:   Collection costs and interest as allowed by law may be assessed.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:   Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breach is not cured within after written notice. Termination for convenience requires prior written notice.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence any Proprietary Information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement. "Proprietary Information" includes but is not limited to audit findings, training materials not publicly distributed, recipes or operational procedures expressly identified as confidential, and employee records. Confidential information does not include information that (a) is or becomes public through no wrongful act of the receiving party; (b) was in the receiving party's lawful possession before receipt from the disclosing party; or (c) is required to be disclosed by law or valid legal process, provided the receiving party gives prompt notice to allow protective measures.

The receiving party shall use Proprietary Information only to perform obligations under this Agreement and shall restrict access to employees and contractors with a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein.

Records, Retention & Access

Provider will retain records relating to audits, training attendance, and corrective actions for a minimum of years from the date of issuance.

Client shall permit Provider reasonable access to facilities and personnel to verify completion of corrective actions and compliance during normal business hours upon advance notice.

Indemnification and Liability

Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from claims arising out of the indemnifying party's negligence or willful misconduct in performing its obligations. Provider's liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client to Provider under this Agreement for the services that gave rise to the claim. Neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive, or special damages.

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.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments 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, proposals, and communications, whether oral or written. Any modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

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Acknowledgment and Certifications

By signing below, each party certifies that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement, that the facts and representations provided to the other party in connection with this Agreement are true and correct to the best of its knowledge, and that it will comply with applicable food safety laws and regulations in performing its obligations.

Provider certifies that training and materials provided under this Agreement shall be prepared and delivered by qualified personnel and that records of training and audits will be maintained as set forth above.

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