CONSULTING AGREEMENT
Generated: 2026-02-13
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This template is not legal advice. Engagement-specific compliance and professional licensing rules may require additional provisions.
1. PARTIES AND OBJECTIVE
Effective 2026-02-13, between [consultant] and [client]. Engagement: Consulting Engagement. Objective: [objective].
2. SCOPE, MILESTONES, AND ACCEPTANCE
Scope defined by parties.
Milestones as agreed.
Client will review deliverables promptly and provide written acceptance or specific rejection reasons.
3. TERM
Engagement term: 2026-02-13 to [end].
4. FEES, INVOICING, AND PAYMENT
Fee model: Fixed Retainer; Retainer: N/A; Hourly rate: N/A; Payment terms: 15 days.
No success fee unless separately documented in writing.
Invoices issued monthly and payable within agreed terms.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
Consultant will protect confidential information and use it solely for this engagement.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Engagement-specific work product ownership transfers upon full payment; consultant pre-existing materials remain consultant-owned with licensed use rights as needed.
7. CONFLICTS AND NON-SOLICITATION
Consultant will promptly disclose actual or potential conflicts materially affecting engagement independence.
Parties will not directly solicit each other's personnel engaged in this project for 12 months, except by general public recruitment.
8. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate for material breach after notice and cure period, or for convenience with written notice.
9. GOVERNING LAW
Law: [state]; Venue: [county].
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement is the complete understanding and may only be amended in signed writing.
11. ADDITIONAL TERMS
No additional terms.
12. KEY TERMS SUMMARY (TABLE)
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Consultant |-
Client |-
Engagement |Consulting Engagement
Fee Model |Fixed Retainer
Retainer |N/A
Hourly Rate |N/A
Term |2026-02-13 to -
Governing Law |- / -
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13. SIGNATURES
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CONSULTANT SIGN: __________________ |CLIENT SIGN: __________________
DATE: 2026-02-13 |DATE: 2026-02-13
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