Date: {date_submitted}
Between “us”, {company_name}, and “you”, {client_name}
You {client_name}, are hiring {company_name} to perform {proposal_name} for the estimated total price of {total} as outlined in this proposal.
1.0 Services Rendered
Strategy & Design
We’ll deliver a branding strategy and marketing collateral. After the strategy and design are approved we’ll deliver a branding guidelines document.
You’ll have two or more weekly opportunities to review our work and provide feedback. If at any stage, you’re not happy with the direction our work is taking, you will pay us in full for everything we’ve produced up to that point and then cancel this contract.
Errors
We can’t guarantee that our work will be error-free (we’re human!) so we can’t be liable to you or any third party for damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental, consequential or special damages, even if you’ve advised us of them.
2.0 Mutual Cooperation
We agree to use our best efforts to fulfill and exceed your expectation on the deliverables listed above. You agree to aid us in doing so by making available to us needed information pertaining to your website and to cooperate with us in expediting the work.
3.0 Charges for Services Performed
3.1 Requests above and beyond those listed in the budget may be considered out-of-scope and an amendment to the budget will be recommended. Projects that go dormant for longer than 45 days will incur fee to resume work at the discretion of {company_name}.
4.0 Terms of Payment
4.1 Billing Schedule
We’re sure you understand how important it is as a small business that you pay the invoices that we send you promptly. We’re also sure you’ll want to maintain a positive working relationship and keep the project moving forward, so you agree to stick tight to the following payment schedule.
The total budget for this project: {total}
We will invoice for one hundred percent (100%) of the initial fees at the point of this signed contract agreement which will act as the deposit. Other payment arrangements may be made if agreed upon by both parties in writing.
You shall be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and propriety of information concerning your products and services which you furnish to us verbally or in writing in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
You shall be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and propriety of information concerning your products and services which you furnish to us verbally or in writing in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
7.0 Confidentiality
{company_name} acknowledges its responsibility, both during and after the term of its appointment, to use all reasonable efforts to preserve the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information or data developed by {company_name} on behalf of {client_name} or disclosed by {client_name} to{company_name}{company_name}.
8.0 Term and Termination
8.1 Period of Agreement and Notice of Termination
This Agreement shall become effective as of the date signed and shall continue until terminated by either party upon not less than 60 days’ notice in writing given by either party to the other.
8.2 Termination for Cause
Either party to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement if the other party defaults in the performance of any of its material duties and obligations and the default are not cured within thirty (30) days of the receipt of notice of said default, or if the default is not reasonably curable within said period of time, unless the defaulting party commences cure within said period of time and diligently proceeds to cure the default.
In addition, either party may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other party if the other party is insolvent or has a petition brought by or against it under the insolvency laws of any jurisdiction if the other party makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors if a trustee or similar agent is appointed with respect to any property or business of the other party, or in the case of the Client, if the Client materially breaches its obligations to make payment pursuant to this Agreement.
8.3 Payment for Non-Cancelable Materials
Any non-cancelable materials, services, etc., we have properly committed ourselves to purchase for your account, (either specifically or as part of a plan such as modules, photography and/or external services) shall be paid for by you, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. We agree to use our best efforts to minimize such liabilities immediately upon written notification from you. We will provide written proof, upon request of {client_name}, that any such materials and services are non-cancelable.
8.4 Materials Unpaid For
If upon termination there exist any materials furnished by us or any services performed by us for which you have not paid us in full, until such time as you have paid us in full you agree not to use any such materials, in whole or in part, or the product of such services.
8.5 Transfer of Materials
Upon termination of this agreement, provided that there is no outstanding indebtedness then owing by {client_name} to {company_name}, {company_name} shall transfer, assign and make available to {client_name} all property and materials in its possession or control belonging to {client_name}. {client_name} agrees to pay for all costs associated with the transfer of materials.
9.0 General Provisions
9.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
9.2 Representations and Warranties
The parties each individually represent and warrant that each has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of their obligations hereunder without violating the legal or equitable rights of any third party.
9.3 Entire Agreement
Except as otherwise set forth or referred to in this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes the sole and entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto as to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, and understandings of every kind and nature between them as to such subject matter.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under any present or future law, then that provision will be fully severable. In such instance, this Agreement will be construed and enforced as if the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Agreement, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.