Service Contract Template

This Service Agreement Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:

1. Scope of Work: The Service Provider agrees to perform the following services (the "Services") for the Client:

• [Detailed description of the service or services to be provided, including specific tasks and responsibilities].

2. Service Dates: The Services will be performed on the following date(s):

• Start Date: [Date]
• Completion Date: [Date]
• Additional Dates: [Specify any other relevant dates, if applicable]

3. Delay and/or Default:

• The Service Provider agrees to complete the Services by the agreed-upon dates.
• In the event of a delay caused by unforeseen circumstances, the Service Provider will notify the Client as soon as possible and make reasonable efforts to complete the Services promptly.
• If the Service Provider fails to perform the Services by the specified dates without a valid reason, the Client reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and seek damages for any losses incurred.

4. Fee and Payment Schedule: The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider as follows:

• Total Fee: [Total amount to be paid]
• Payment Schedule: [Specify payment terms, e.g., payment upon completion, bi-weekly payments, milestone payments]
• Additional Costs: The Client [will/will not] be responsible for any additional costs, such as materials or travel expenses. If the Client is responsible, the Service Provider must obtain prior approval for any such expenses.

5. Confidentiality: The Service Provider agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information disclosed by the Client during the term of this Agreement. This includes any business, technical, financial, or other information provided by the Client.

6. Licensing, Insurance, and Compliance:

• The Service Provider will maintain all necessary licenses and insurance required to perform the Services.
• The Service Provider will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards in the performance of the Services.

7. Indemnification:

• The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Service Provider from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from the Client's negligence or willful misconduct.
• The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Client from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from the Service Provider's negligence or willful misconduct.

8. Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete:

• Non-Solicitation: The Service Provider agrees not to solicit or hire any employees or clients of the Client for a period of [specify period, e.g., one year] following the termination of this Agreement.
• Non-Compete: The Service Provider agrees not to compete with the Client's business within [specify geographic area] for a period of [specify period, e.g., one year] following the termination of this Agreement.

9. Warranties:

• The Service Provider warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, in accordance with industry standards.
• Any warranties regarding the Services or deliverables must be clearly stated and agreed upon by both parties.

10. Amendments: This Agreement may be amended only by a written document signed by both parties. Any changes must be discussed and agreed upon by both parties before they take effect.

11. Termination:

• By Either Party: Either party may terminate this Agreement with [specify notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice.
• For Breach: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately if the other party breaches any material provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [specify period, e.g., 10 days] after receiving written notice of the breach.

12. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising under this Agreement will be resolved through the following procedures:

• Negotiation: The parties will first attempt to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation.
• Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation.
• Arbitration: If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, it will be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the [specify arbitration association, e.g., American Arbitration Association].
• Legal Remedies: The parties agree that the arbitrator's decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Signatures:

By signing below, the parties agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Service Agreement Contract.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.