Technical Services Consulting Agreement Template

This agreement is by and between the following parties:

The parties listed above (known as "Consultant" and "Client") hereby agree to enter into a business relationship whereby Consultant provides technical services consulting in consideration of payment provided by Client, pursuant to the entire terms of this agreement.

Purpose

This technical services agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the provision of technical services consulting by [Consultant.Company] ("Consultant") to [Client.Company] ("Client").

Agreement Terms

The Consultant shall provide technical consulting services as agreed upon between the parties. The specific services to be provided, deliverables, timelines, and compensation details shall be documented in a separate Scope of Work (SOW) or project plan.

Client agrees to pay Consultant the agreed-upon fees as outlined in the SOW or project plan. Payment terms, including any applicable milestones and payment schedule, shall be specified in the SOW or project plan.

Consultant shall perform the services as an independent contractor and not as an employee or representative of the Client. Consultants shall be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and other liabilities associated with their status as independent contractors.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation by either party, all fees shall be paid up to the date of cancellation, and any outstanding work or deliverables that has been paid for shall be delivered to the Client promptly upon request.

Services Provided

Consultant agrees to provide services including the following:

• (Services.Description)

Pricing & Payment

Client agrees to pay Consultant a monthly retainer each month for the duration of this technical services consulting agreement, as detailed in the table below:

Additionally, Client agrees to reimburse Consultant for any additional costs incurred by Consultant in the execution of this agreement, including pre-approved travel and expenses.

Consultant will deliver an electronic invoice to Client on the 1st business day of each month. Client agrees to pay each invoice in full within 20 days of receipt.

Intellectual Property

Consultant agrees that all works and creations stemming from work performed under the scope of this technical services consulting agreement shall be the intellectual property of the Client, and agrees to make no claim to intellectual property stemming from the services performed pursuant to this agreement.

Confidentiality

Consultant acknowledges that, from time to time, they will have access to confidential or proprietary information related to Client's business. Consultant agrees to maintain complete discretion and confidentiality regarding this information, and to refrain from disclosing this information to third parties without prior written consent from Client.

Competition & Solicitation

Consultant agrees to refrain from engaging in business practices which directly compete with client's business during the term of this technical services consulting agreement, and for a period of 24 months thereafter. Similarly, Consultant agrees to refrain from soliciting or recruiting Client's employees at any time. 

Indemnity

Client agrees to indemnify and hold Consultant harmless against any legal action or damages pertaining to the services provided under the terms of this agreement.

Amendments

This agreement shall represent the full scope of terms between Consultant and Client related to the services described therein. Any addition or modification to this agreement shall require written approval by both parties.

Governance & Dispute Resolution

The terms of this agreement shall be governed according to the laws of [Consultant.State]. Any disputes or legal proceedings shall be filed and resolved through a neutral arbitrator located in [Consultant.State]. If Consultant and Client should enter into a dispute, both parties agree that the prevailing party shall have their entire legal fees, including attorneys' fees, reimbursed by the opposite party.

Acceptance