Store Opening Document

STORE OPENING AGREEMENT

This Store Opening Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into effective as of the Effective Date set forth below by and between the parties identified for notice and signature.

Parties and Notices

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Store Owner intends to open and operate a retail location at the Premises described below and requires professional services to prepare the Premises for public opening; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider represents that it has the experience, personnel and resources necessary to perform store opening services including build-out coordination, fixtures and equipment installation, merchandising, permitting coordination, staff onboarding support and initial operational testing; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will perform those services and Store Owner will compensate Service Provider.

Premises and Target Opening

Premises Address:

Target Opening Date:

Scope of Work

Service Provider shall perform the work detailed below and any ancillary tasks reasonably necessary for the Store Opening. The Scope of Work shall include timelines, personnel assignments, inspection milestones, and deliverables.

Payment Terms

Total Fee:

Deposit Amount (due upon execution):

Late Payment Fee: on any unpaid balance, compounded monthly.

Invoices shall be issued by Service Provider in accordance with the Payment Schedule. Store Owner shall pay undisputed invoices within the number of days specified in the Payment Schedule. Disputes shall be raised in writing within seven (7) business days of receipt of the invoice.

Permits, Compliance and Insurance

Party responsible for obtaining permits and approvals: Service Provider will obtain required permits and approvals Store Owner will obtain required permits and approvals

Insurance: Service Provider shall maintain commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage as required by law and shall provide certificates of insurance upon request prior to commencement of work.

Term and Termination

Agreement Term Start Date:    Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach is not cured within days after written notice. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice, subject to payment for all services performed through termination.

Upon termination, Service Provider shall deliver to Store Owner all work product completed to the termination date and any materials paid for by Store Owner; Store Owner shall pay all undisputed fees and reimbursable expenses through the termination date.

Confidentiality

Definition: "Confidential Information" means non-public business information disclosed by one party to the other, including but not limited to trade secrets, pricing, merchandising plans, customer lists, financial projections, product designs and proprietary processes.

Obligation: Each receiving party shall hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, use it only to perform obligations under this Agreement, and restrict access to those employees, agents or subcontractors with a need to know. The receiving party shall apply at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement, (ii) was rightfully in the receiving party's possession prior to disclosure, (iii) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information, or (iv) is required to be disclosed by law provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and opportunity to seek protective relief.

Duration: The confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or for trade secrets for so long as such information remains a trade secret under applicable law.

Indemnification and Liability

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against claims, liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of the indemnifying party's gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with performance under this Agreement. Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages except for willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

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. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the county where the Premises are situated.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, including all exhibits and schedules referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except to an affiliate or in connection with a sale of substantially all assets or equity.

Independent Contractor: Service Provider is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employer-employee relationship, joint venture or partnership.

Acknowledgements

Each party represents and warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and that the persons signing on its behalf are duly authorized to do so.

Execution

Effective Date:

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