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This Consulting Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made effective as of \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[MM/DD/YYYY]\u0015 by and between:\nConsultant: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[CONSULTANT NAME]\u0015 with a mailing address of\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[CONSULTANT ADDRESS]\u0015 (the \"Consultant\"), and\nClient: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[CLIENT NAME]\u0015 with a mailing address of\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[CLIENT ADDRESS]\u0015 (the \"Client\").\nSERVICES. The Consultant agrees to provide the following Service(s):\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[CONSULTANT SERVICES]\u0015.\n(the \"Services\").\nTERM. The Services shall commence on \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[MM/DD/YYYY]\u0015 and end: (check one)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - On the date of \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[MM/DD/YYYY]\u0015.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Upon completion of the Services performed.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Other: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[OTHER TERM]\u0015.\nCOMPENSATION. In consideration for the Services provided, the Consultant is to be paid in the following manner: (check all that apply)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Per Hour. $\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[RATE]\u0015 /hour.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Per Job. $\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[TOTAL AMOUNT]\u0015 for the completion of the Services.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Commission. \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[PERCENT]\u0015% commission based on \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[COMMISSION]\u0015.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Other: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[OTHER COMPENSATION]\u0015.\nPAYMENT METHOD. The Consultant shall be paid, in accordance with Section 4, in the following manner: (check one)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Every \u0003☐\u0004 week \u0003☐\u0004 month \u0003☐\u0004 quarter, beginning on \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[MM/DD/YYYY]\u0015.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Upon completion of the Services performed.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Upon the Client receiving an invoice from the Consultant.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Other: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[OTHER PAYMENT METHOD\u0015.\nRETAINER. The Client is: (check one)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - REQUIRED to pay a Retainer in the amount of $\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[AMOUNT]\u0015 to the Consultant as an\nadvance on future Services to be provided (the \"Retainer\"). The Retainer is: (check one)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Refundable.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Non-Refundable.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - NOT REQUIRED to pay a Retainer before the Consultant is able to provide\nServices.\nCONTINGENCY. As part of the Consultant’s pay: (check one)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - There SHALL be a contingency fee arrangement in accordance with:\n(check applicable)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[PERCENT]\u0015% of \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[CONTINGENCY REQUIREMENTS]\u0015.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Flat fee of $\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[AMOUNT]\u0015 for the following: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[FLAT FEE REQUIREMENTS]\u0015.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - There SHALL NOT be a contingency fee arrangement as part of this Agreement.\nEXPENSES. The Consultant shall be: (check one)\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Responsible for ALL expenses. The Consultant shall be responsible for all\nexpenses related to providing the Services under this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, supplies, equipment, operating costs, business costs, employment costs, taxes, Social Security contributions and/or payments, disability insurance, unemployment taxes, and any other cost that may or may not be in connection with the Services provided by the Consultant, including out-of-pocket expenses.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Responsible for ONLY the following expenses: \u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014[EXPENSES]\u0015. The Client agrees to pay the Consultant within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of any other expense directly associated with the Services. Upon the Client’s request, the Consultant may have to show receipts or proof of purchase for said expense.\n\u0003☐\u0004 - Responsible for NO expenses. The Consultant shall not be responsible for any\nexpenses related to providing the Services. The Client shall be responsible and will be required to pay for all expenses in connection with the Services provided. The Client agrees to pay the Consultant within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of any expense directly associated with the Services. Upon the Client’s request, the Consultant may have to show receipts or proof of purchase for said expense.\nLEGAL NOTICE. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or deposited in the United States Postal Service via Certified Mail with return receipt. If the Client or Consultant prefers to receive notices to an address differing from the mailing address entered in Section 1, enter any new addresses below:\nClient's Address: \u0013 FORMTEXT","cbCaiiJHcYqKJ8GR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiJHcYqKJ8GR","docx",48857,7,"English","# Parties\n# Services\n# Term and Compensation\n## Payment Method and Retainer\n## Expenses and Contingency\n# Notices and Termination\n# Disputes and Legal Provisions\n## Return of Records\n## Waiver of Contractual Right\n## Independent Contractor Status","[{\"question\":\"What information does the Consulting Agreement require for both parties?\",\"answer\":\"It requires the Consultant’s and Client’s names and mailing addresses, identifying each party as “Consultant” and “Client.”\"},{\"question\":\"How does the agreement define the term of the services?\",\"answer\":\"It sets a start date and allows the end date to be selected as a specific date, upon completion of services, or another stated term.\"},{\"question\":\"What dispute resolution steps are included if the parties cannot agree?\",\"answer\":\"The parties negotiate in good faith, then proceed to mediation with a mutually approved mediator; if mediation fails, the dispute goes to arbitration by an acceptable arbitrator or the AAA, and if either party does not follow the arbitrator’s decision, it proceeds to litigation.\"}]","Consulting Agreement - Standard Service Contract | DOCX"]