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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-882941-XJ Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document must be completed by the authorized signatory of the Service Provider and the Client. Ensure all bracketed fields are populated before execution.
• Filing & Retention: Upon execution, provide one original copy to the Client and one to the Provider. Retain digital and physical copies for a period of no less than 7 years per standard corporate record-keeping policies.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure a detailed "Statement of Work" (SOW) or Exhibit A (Project Scope/Deliverables) is appended to this agreement prior to signing.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Service Provider: [________________] ("Provider"), located at [________________]. Client: [________________] ("Client"), located at [________________].

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Provider agrees to perform the services described in the attached Exhibit A ("Services"). Any modifications to the scope must be documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until [________________].
• Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement with [__________] days' written notice.
• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately upon a material breach by the other party if not cured within [__________] days.

4. FEES AND PAYMENT

• Compensation: Client shall pay Provider [________________] for the performance of Services.
• Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted [ ] Monthly | [ ] Milestone-based.
• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from the date of receipt of a valid invoice.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed by one party to the other. Both parties agree to protect Confidential Information with the same degree of care as their own, for a period of [__________] years following termination.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Work Product: All deliverables created specifically for the Client shall be considered "work made for hire."
• Ownership: Ownership of Work Product transfers to Client upon full payment of fees.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for instances of gross negligence or willful misconduct, the total aggregate liability of either party shall not exceed the total fees paid under this Agreement in the [__________] month period preceding the claim.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [________________]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [________________].

EXECUTION

Service Provider Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [________________] Title: [________________] Date: [____/____/2026]

Client Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [________________] Title: [________________] Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.