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Consultant Details


Consultant Details

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Companies incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 are assigned an Australian Company Number (ACN). If your ACN is different from the last nine digits of your ABN, then your ACN should also be included in the contract.


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CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is dated this ________ day of ________________, ________.

Client

____________________________________________________
(the "Client")

Consultant

____________________________________________________
(the "Consultant")
  1. BACKGROUND
  2. The Client is of the opinion that the Consultant has the necessary qualifications, experience and abilities to provide consulting services to the Client.
  3. The Consultant is agreeable to providing such consulting services to the Client on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Client and the Consultant (individually the "Party" and collectively the "Parties" to this Agreement) agree as follows:

  1. Services Provided
  2. The Client hereby agrees to engage the Consultant to provide the Client with the following consulting services (the "Services"):
    • _______________________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________.

  3. The Services will also include any other consulting tasks which the Parties may agree on. The Consultant hereby agrees to provide such Services to the Client.
  4. Term of Agreement
  5. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") will begin on the date of this Agreement and will remain in full force and effect until March 28, 2024, subject to earlier termination as provided in this Agreement. The Term may be extended with the written consent of the Parties.
  6. Performance
  7. The Parties agree to do everything necessary to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect.
  8. Currency
  9. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all monetary amounts referred to in this Agreement are in CAD (Canadian Dollars).
  10. Compensation
  11. The Consultant will charge the Client a flat fee of $__________ for the Services (the "Compensation").
  12. The Consultant will invoice the Client when the Services are complete.
  13. Invoices submitted by the Consultant to the Client are due within 30 days of receipt.
  14. The Compensation as stated in this Agreement does not include sales tax, or other applicable duties as may be required by law. Any sales tax and duties required by law will be charged to the Client in addition to the Compensation.
  15. Reimbursement of Expenses
  16. The Consultant will be reimbursed from time to time for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the Consultant in connection with providing the Services.
  17. All expenses must be pre-approved by the Client.
  18. Confidentiality
  19. Confidential information (the "Confidential Information") refers to any data or information relating to the Client, whether business or personal, which would reasonably be considered to be private or proprietary to the Client and that is not generally known and where the release of that Confidential Information could reasonably be expected to cause harm to  the Client.
  20. The Consultant agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report or use, for any purpose, any Confidential Information which the Consultant has obtained, except as authorized by the Client or as required by law. The obligations of confidentiality will apply during the Term and will survive indefinitely upon termination of this Agreement.
  21. All written and oral information and material disclosed or provided by the Client to the Consultant under this Agreement is Confidential Information regardless of whether it was provided before or after the date of this Agreement or how it was provided to the Consultant.
  22. Ownership of Intellectual Property
  23. All intellectual property and related material, including any trade secrets, moral rights, goodwill, relevant registrations or applications for registration, and rights in any patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, industrial design and trade name (the "Intellectual Property") that is developed or produced under this Agreement, will be the sole property of the Client. The use of the Intellectual Property by the Client will not be restricted in any manner.
  24. The Consultant may not use the Intellectual Property for any purpose other than that contracted for in this Agreement except with the written consent of the Client. The Consultant will be responsible for any and all damages resulting from the unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property.
  25. Return of Property
  26. Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Consultant will return to the Client any property, documentation, records, or Confidential Information which is the property of the Client.
  27. Capacity/Independent Contractor
  28. In providing the Services under this Agreement it is expressly agreed that the Consultant is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee. The Consultant and the Client acknowledge that this Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between them, and is exclusively a contract for service.
  29. Right of Substitution
  30. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Consultant may, at the Consultant's absolute discretion, engage a third party sub-contractor to perform some or all of the obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement and the Client will not hire or engage any third parties to assist with the provision of the Services.
  31. In the event that the Consultant hires a sub-contractor:
    • the Consultant will pay the sub-contractor for its services and the Compensation will remain payable by the Client to the Consultant.
    • for the purposes of the indemnification clause of this Agreement, the sub-contractor is an agent of the Consultant.
  32. Autonomy
  33. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Consultant will have full control over working time, methods, and decision making in relation to provision of the Services in accordance with the Agreement. The Consultant will work autonomously and not at the direction of the Client. However, the Consultant will be responsive to the reasonable needs and concerns of the Client.
  34. Equipment
  35. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Consultant will provide at the Consultant’s own expense, any and all equipment, software, materials and any other supplies necessary to deliver the Services in accordance with the Agreement.
  36. No Exclusivity
  37. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is non-exclusive and that either Party will be free, during and after the Term, to engage or contract with third parties for the provision of services similar to the Services.
  38. Notice
  39. All notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted by the terms of this Agreement will be given in writing and delivered to the Parties at the following addresses:
    • ______________________
      ______________________________
    • ______________________
      ______________________________

    or to such other address as either Party may from time to time notify the other.

  40. Indemnification
  41. Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, and its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Agreement. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
  42. Modification of Agreement
  43. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either Party in connection with this Agreement will only be binding if evidenced in writing signed by each Party or an authorized representative of each Party.
  44. Time of the Essence
  45. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision.
  46. Assignment
  47. The Consultant will not voluntarily, or by operation of law, assign or otherwise transfer its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Client.
  48. Entire Agreement
  49. It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
  50. Inurement
  51. This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding on the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and permitted successors and assigns.
  52. Titles/Headings
  53. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement.
  54. Gender
  55. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.
  56. Governing Law
  57. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta.
  58. Severability
  59. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this Agreement.
  60. Waiver
  61. The waiver by either Party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of ________________, ________.

_______________________________
______________________ (Client)
_______________________________
______________________ (Consultant)
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Consulting Agreement Information

A Consulting Agreement, also known as a service agreement or independent contractor agreement, is what a consultant and client use to describe the terms of a professional relationship.

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Who needs a Consulting Agreement?

Either party may provide a Consulting Agreement, and you should use one if you are, or are hiring:

  • A graphic designer, writer, editor, or other service based consultant
  • A human resources, information technology, legal, financial, strategic, or operations professional on a contract basis

What information is in a Consulting Agreement?

A Consulting Agreement covers client and consultant details, payment terms, length of the contract, termination details, and more.

How does intellectual property work in a Consulting Agreement?

Intellectual property is a product of creativity, such as a piece of writing or a design, that can be trademarked, patented, or copyrighted by the creator or the owner.

The creator is the one who came up with the concept. The owner is the person who retains the trademark, patent, or copyright.

In a Consulting Agreement, if intellectual property is part of the services provided by a consultant to a client, you will need to decide who will own it after the contract has expired.

In most cases, the client retains ownership rights to the intellectual property, but the consultant may also choose to license their creation to the client, retaining ownership rights for themselves.

How do consultants get paid?

The consultant and client will need to determine a total cost for the project, payment dates, and whether either party will be penalized for late work or late payments.

Generally, a consultant will provide a client with a quote for the total cost of the work required. Once both parties are satisfied with the amount, they will need to select a payment schedule. The most common options include:

  • A one-time payment upon completion of the work
  • Scheduled payments (weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Per invoice (provided by the consultant)

It is also recommended to discuss who will cover the cost of expenses related to the contract, such as supplies, software, travel, or other related expenditures. Often, if expenses are covered by the client, it is in one of the following ways:

  • By setting a limit to how much will be covered
  • By providing the consultant with a set amount for expenses
  • By requiring receipts for review in relation to each cost

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