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THE PARTIES. This Retainer Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made effective as of   (mm/dd/yyyy) by and between:  \nService Provider:   with a mailing address of  \n  (the \"Service Provider\"), and  \nClient:   with a mailing address of  \n  (the \"Client\") .  \n2. SERVICES. The Service Provider agrees to provide the following Service(s):  \n(the \"Services\") .  \n3. TERM. The Services shall commence on   (mm/dd/yyyy) and end:  \n(check one)  \n☐ -On the date of   (mm/dd/yyyy) .  \n☐ -Upon completion of the Services performed.  \n☐ -Other:    \n4. COMPENSATION. In consideration for the Services provided, the Service Provider is to be paid in the following manner: (check all that apply)  \n☐ -Per Hour. $  / hour.  \n☐ -Per Job. $  for the completion of the Services.  \n☐ -Commission   % commission based on  ☐ -Other:    \n5. PAYMENT METHOD. The Service Provider shall be paid, in accordance with Section 4, in the following manner: (check one)  \n☐ -Every ☐ week ☐ month ☐ quarter, beginning on   (mm/dd/yyyy) .☐ -Upon completion of the Services performed.  \n☐ -Upon the Client receiving an invoice from the Service Provider.  \n☐ -Other:    \n6. RETAINER. The Client is: (check one)  \n☐ -REQUIRED to pay a Retainer in the amount of $  to the Service Provider as an advance on future Services to be provided (the \"Retainer\") . The Retainer is: (check one)  \n☐ -Refundable.  \n☐ -Non-Refundable.  \n☐ -NOT REQUIRED to pay a Retainer before the Service Provider is able to provide Services.  \n7. CONTINGENCY. As part of the Service Provider’s pay: (check one)  \n☐ -There SHALL be a contingency fee arrangement in accordance with:(check applicable)  \n☐ -   % of  ☐ -Flat fee of $  for the following:  \n.  \n☐ -There SHALL NOT be a contingency fee arrangement as part of this Agreement.  \n8. EXPENSES. The Service Provider shall be: (check one)  \n☐ -Responsible for ALL expenses. The Service Provider shall be responsible for all expenses 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  \nthe Services provided by the Service Provider, including out-of-pocket expenses.☐ -Responsible for ONLY the following expenses:  \n  . The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of any other expense directly associated with the Services. Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider may have to show receipts or proof of purchase for said expense.  \n☐ -Responsible for NO expenses. The Service Provider shall not be responsible for any expenses 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 Service Provider within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of any expense directly associated with the Services. Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider may have to show receipts or proof of purchase for said expense.  \n9. LEGAL 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 Service Provider prefers to receive notices to an address differing from the mailing address entered in Section 1, enter any new addresses below:  \nClient's Address:    \nService Provider's Address:    \n10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the Service Provider or the Client by written notice to the other party with at least   days’notice. 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