GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FORMAT

This General Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Date] by and between:

[Service Provider Name], a corporation/partnership/individual with its principal office located at [Service Provider Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider," and [Client Name], a corporation/partnership/individual with its principal office located at [Client Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Client."

WHEREAS, the Client desires to engage the Service Provider to provide certain services, and the Service Provider agrees to provide such services, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below:

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Service Provider agrees to provide the following general services to the Client:

• [Description of Service 1]
• [Description of Service 2]
• [Any additional services, if applicable]

These services will be performed in accordance with the standards of professional practice and to the reasonable satisfaction of the Client.

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT

• This Agreement will commence on [Start Date] and will remain in effect for [number of months/years] unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 7.
• Extensions or renewals of this Agreement may be negotiated in writing between the parties prior to the expiration date.

3. PAYMENT TERMS

• The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider [Amount] per [hour/month/service] for the services provided.
• Payment will be due upon receipt of the invoice, which will be issued [weekly/monthly/upon completion].
• Late payments will incur a [X]% interest charge per [week/month].

4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER

• The Service Provider agrees to perform the services with professional diligence and according to industry standards.
• The Service Provider will assign competent personnel to perform the services.
• The Service Provider shall provide regular updates and reports on the status of the services as requested by the Client.

5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT

• The Client agrees to provide all necessary information, materials, and support reasonably required by the Service Provider to perform the services.
• The Client will ensure timely payment in accordance with Section 3.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

• Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the term of this Agreement.
• The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

7. TERMINATION

• Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [30/60] days’ written notice to the other party.
• The Client may terminate this Agreement for cause if the Service Provider fails to fulfill its obligations.
• In the event of termination, the Client shall pay the Service Provider for all services rendered up to the termination date.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Any intellectual property developed by the Service Provider during the course of providing services will remain the property of the Service Provider unless otherwise agreed.
• The Client is granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use any materials provided by the Service Provider for the purpose intended under this Agreement.

9. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

• The Service Provider warrants that the services will be performed with reasonable skill and care.
• The Service Provider's liability for damages under this Agreement shall be limited to the total amount paid by the Client under this Agreement.
• Neither party shall be liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising from the performance of this Agreement.

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiations.
• If a resolution cannot be reached, the parties agree to submit the matter to mediation or arbitration under the laws of [Country/State].

11. FORCE MAJEURE

• Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under this Agreement due to circumstances beyond its control, including acts of God, strikes, and other force majeure events.

12. AMENDMENTS

• Any modifications or amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties to be valid.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the services provided and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.

14. GOVERNING LAW

• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Country/State].

15. SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

SERVICE PROVIDER Name: ____________________________ Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________________

CLIENT Name: ____________________________ Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________________