Consulting Agreement

This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Date], by and between:

Client: [Client's Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Client's Address]

and

Consultant: [Consultant's Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Consultant's Address]

1. Services

Consultant agrees to provide the following consulting services (the "Services"):
[Brief description of consulting services to be provided].

2. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall begin on [Start Date] and will continue until [End Date] or until terminated by either party with [number] days’ written notice.

3. Fees and Payment

Client shall pay Consultant a fee of [Amount], payable [e.g., hourly/monthly/upon completion], within [number] days of receiving an invoice. Additional expenses must be pre-approved in writing by the Client.

4. Independent Contractor

Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to establish an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship.

5. Confidentiality

Consultant agrees to keep all information received during the course of the engagement confidential, and not to disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent from the Client.

6. Intellectual Property

All work product, reports, materials, and intellectual property developed in connection with the Services shall be the exclusive property of the Client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

7. Non-Solicitation

Consultant agrees not to solicit or hire the Client’s employees, contractors, or customers for a period of [X months/years] following the termination of this Agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

Consultant’s liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount paid by the Client for the Services under this Agreement.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Country].

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, or understandings of any kind.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Client Signature
Name:
Title:

Consultant Signature
Name:
Title: