A Commercially Robust Consulting Agreement for Technology Companies, Founders & Professional Firms. Protect your business before problems arise—not after. Our Professional Services Agreement has been drafted to address real-world commercial challenges. We have used our in-house proprietary AI-driven knowledge tool to draft this agreement and address highly concerning issues. Designed for startups, technology companies, SMEs, professional firms, and in-house legal teams, it provides practical contractual protections that minimise disputes and give both parties certainty throughout the engagement.
Table of Contents
1. Background
2. Definitions
3. Appointment
4. Scope of Services
5. Statements of Work
6. Change request
7. Consultant Personnel
8. Company Responsibilities
9. Fees, Expenses and Taxes
10. Invoicing and Payment
11. Intellectual Property Rights
12. Confidentiality
13. Data Protection & Information Security
13. Warranties
14. Service Standards
15. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
18. Publicity
19. Insurance
20. Indemnities
21. Limitation of Liability
22. Force Majeure
23. Term and Termination
24. Transition Assistance
25. Notices
26. Assignment and Subcontracting
27. Relationship of the Parties
28. Conflict of Interest
29. Records and Audit
30. Amendment
31. Waiver
32. Severability
33. Entire Agreement
34. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures
35. Governing Law
36. Dispute Resolution
ANNEXURES
Annexure – SOW
Annexure – Change protocol
Annexure – Consultant Personnel
Annexure – Open Source Software or Third-Party Materials.
Annexure – Regulatory Compliance and AI Governance