Free Consulting Agreement Template

CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), BETWEEN: [Consultant Name], with a principal place of business at [Consultant Address] (the "Consultant"); AND [Client Name], with a principal place of business at [Client Address] (the "Client"). The Consultant and the Client may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." 1. SCOPE OF CONSULTING SERVICES The Consultant will provide: [Scope of Consulting Services]. Deliverables and milestones are described in [Statement of Work Reference]. Services outside the SOW require a written change order. 2. COMPENSATION AND FEE STRUCTURE The Client will pay fees per [Fee Structure]. Invoices are due within [Invoice Due Days] days. Late payments accrue interest at [Late Interest Rate] or the maximum allowed by law. 3. EXPENSES AND REIMBURSEMENTS Pre-approved expenses will be reimbursed per [Expense Reimbursement Policy], with receipts. Travel requires prior written approval unless otherwise stated. 4. TERM AND ENGAGEMENT DURATION Engagement begins [Engagement Start Date] and continues until [Engagement End Date] unless earlier terminated. Either Party may extend by written agreement. 5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE Each Party will protect the other's confidential information using reasonable care for [Confidentiality Term]. Confidential information is used only to perform under this Agreement. 6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Work product ownership: [IP Ownership Terms]. Pre-existing materials remain with the owning Party; a license is granted as needed to use deliverables. 7. NON-COMPETE AND NON-SOLICITATION During the engagement and for [Non-Compete Duration] thereafter, the Consultant will not [Non-Compete Scope], and will not solicit Client employees or customers, to the extent permitted by law. 8. TERMINATION AND OFF-BOARDING Either Party may terminate on [Termination Notice Period] days' written notice, or immediately for material breach uncured within [Cure Period] days. Upon termination, the Consultant will deliver work-in-progress and return Client materials. 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The courts located in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction] will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, unless the Parties agree in writing to mediation before litigation. 10. GENERAL (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject. (b) Amendments. Modifications must be in writing and signed by both Parties. (c) Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. (d) Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party's prior written consent, except to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. (e) Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which will be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. CONSULTANT Name: [Consultant Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ CLIENT Name: [Client Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________