Free Consulting Agreement Form

I. The Parties

This Consulting Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of Month Day, Yearby and between [Your Company Name]with a primary place of business at [Your Company Address] ("Consultant"), and Client’s Name residing at Client’s Address ("Client"). The Consultant and Client may collectively be referred to as the ("Parties") or individually as a ("Party").

WHEREAS, the Consultant is in the business of providing expert consulting services in the Industry/Field];

WHEREAS, the Client seeks to engage the Consultant to provide certain services as described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish a formal agreement outlining the terms and conditions of this business relationship;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree to the following:

II. Term

This Agreement shall commence on Month Day, Year ("Effective Date") and shall continue in full force and effect until Month Day, Year, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section V of this Agreement. The term may be extended or modified by mutual written consent of the Parties.

III. Scope of Services

The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to the Client during the term of this Agreement:

The Consultant shall perform these services in a professional manner, exercising due diligence and care. The Client may request additional services, which, if agreed upon by the Consultant, will be documented and charged accordingly.

IV. Service Fee

The Client agrees to pay the Consultant a service fee of Amount for the services rendered. Payment will be made in the following manner: Payment Schedule. Late payments will incur an additional fee of Amount/Percentage per month. The Consultant will provide invoices to the Client, and payment shall be due within Number of Days of receipt of each invoice.

V. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon providing Number of Dayswritten notice to the other Party. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement immediately. Upon termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to payment for any services rendered up to the date of termination, and any outstanding fees shall become due and payable.

VI. Non-Compete

For a period of Number of Months/Yearsfollowing the termination of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees not to provide similar consulting services to any direct competitor of the Client within Geographical Area. This restriction is reasonable and necessary to protect the Client’s legitimate business interests.

VII. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary and sensitive information disclosed during the course of this Agreement. The Consultant shall not, without prior written consent from the Client, disclose or use any confidential information for any purpose other than fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement. This confidentiality obligation will continue indefinitely, even after the termination of this Agreement.

VIII. Intellectual Property

All work products, designs, or materials created by the Consultant during the term of this Agreement shall remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Client. The Consultant agrees to assign any and all rights, titles, and interests in such materials to the Client, including copyright, patents, or other proprietary rights. The Consultant shall not use or distribute the Client's intellectual property without prior written approval.

IX. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of State Name, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of State Name.

X. Miscellaneous Provisions

A. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, and agreements between them. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

B. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

C. Waiver

The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other provision, nor shall it prevent that Party from enforcing such provision in the future.

D. Relationship of the Parties

The Consultant is an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement shall create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture between the Parties. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind the Client in any manner.

E. Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, or natural disasters. Such delay or failure shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement.

F. Assignment

Neither Party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party. Any attempted assignment or transfer in violation of this provision shall be void.

XI. Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Consulting Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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