1. Services. The Client has hired Consultant to perform the following administrative and/or business support services: (per contract)
Additional services not specifically described in this section may be performed by written, verbal or electronic consent of both parties.
2. General. Most administrative requests will be completed in 1-3 business days. Client will provide sufficient notice and allow for reasonable timeframes for project completions. Rush projects needing to be completed in less than 24 hours or requiring weekend or holiday work may be subject to a flat $35.00 rush fee per occurrence. Consultant reserves the right to refuse any project or service request.
3. Payment. In consideration for the services to be performed by Consultant, Client agrees to pay Consultant at the rates and terms of payment according to the option specified below. Consultant will invoice on a monthly basis for all hours worked and any reimbursable expenses. Payment may be made by personal or business check or by credit card via PayPal, Consultant’s online payment vendor. There is a $40 NSF fee for returned checks. Invoices greater than 30 days late may subject Client to late fees, cessation of services and/or collection remedies.
- Retainer: Client will provide Consultant a retainer fee of $ (per contract) for services described in Section 1 for a total of (per contract) hours. Client will pay retainer and any prior month’s reimbursable expenses (see Section 5) by the 1st of each month. Additional hours will be billed in 15-minute increments at the rate of $(per contract). Unless specified in this Agreement, unused hours are not carried over; it is incumbent upon the Client to utilize their retained hours each month.
- Hourly Billing: Hourly billing will be billed in 15-minute increments with a half-hour minimum at a rate of $(per contract) per hour. Consultant will invoice Client on a monthly basis, payable by Client within 15 days of receipt. Payments not received by the 30th day will result in cessation of services until all outstanding charges have been paid. One-time projects estimated to require 10 or more consulting hours will require a 50% deposit to begin work, with the remaining balance due upon delivery of final products or services.
4. Reimbursement of Expenses. Client shall reimburse Consultant for the following expenses that are directly attributable to work performed under this Agreement: postage, shipping or courier services and mailing supplies, computer services and software specific to Client business needs or request, printing and reproduction expenses, mileage (at current IRS rate), and any other pre-authorized expenses resulting from the work performed under this Agreement. Consultant will submit itemized invoicing of expenses, to be paid by Client within 30 days of receipt.
5. Errors & Omissions. While Consultant will make every effort to provide work that is accurate, final proofreading is the responsibility of the Client upon acceptance of the work delivered. All errors reported within 24 hours will be corrected at no additional charge.
6. Relationship of Parties. This is an Agreement for consulting services. The Client provides no benefits such as health insurance, unemployment insurance, or worker’s compensation insurance to the Consultant. Consultant is responsible for payment of all federal, state and local income taxes. Consultant is responsible for providing all tools and materials required for performance of the services agreed to. Consultant has the right to perform services for others during the term of this Agreement. Consultant has the right to perform the services required by this Agreement at any place or location and at such times as Consultant may determine. The services required by this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or Consultant’s personnel.
7. Confidentiality. The Consultant recognizes that the Client has and will have proprietary information and other information which are valuable, special, and unique assets of the Client. The Consultant agrees not to, at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use any information for Consultant’s own benefit, or divulge, disclose or communicate in any manner any information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Client. The Consultant will protect the information and treat it as strictly confidential. A violation of this article shall be a material violation of this Agreement. The confidentiality provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after the termination of this Agreement.
8. Liability. Client agrees to indemnify and hold Consultant harmless from any and all suits, costs, damages or proceedings including, but not limited to, Consultant’s services, pertaining to any and all litigation in which the Client is a party. Client understands that Consultant is not a substitute for appropriate legal or tax advice.
9. Termination. This Agreement shall be effective from date of signing until either party terminates the Agreement by providing a 30-day written notice to the other party. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver all records, notes, data and equipment that are in the Consultant’s possession or under the Consultant’s control and that are the Client’s property or relate to the Client’s business.
10. Other Provisions. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, the Consultant’s state of business registration. The terms and conditions in this Agreement may be modified as necessary and by written instrument signed by both parties. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce compliance with every provision of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provision shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties, effective on the date signed below.