Arkansas consulting service contract template

Arkansas Consulting Services Agreement

This Arkansas Consulting Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:

• [Consultant Full Legal Name], a [Consultant Business Entity Type, e.g., Arkansas LLC, individual], with a principal place of business at [Consultant Address] (“Consultant”), and
• [Client Full Legal Name], a [Client Business Entity Type, e.g., Arkansas Corporation], with a principal place of business at [Client Address] (“Client”).

Services Provided

• Option A: General Description
  • Consultant agrees to provide the following consulting services to Client: [Detailed Description of Consulting Services, including goals, objectives, and scope of work].
• Option B: Specific Deliverables
  • Consultant will provide the following specific deliverables:
    • [Deliverable 1 Description]
    • [Deliverable 2 Description]
    • [Deliverable 3 Description]

Project Timeline and Milestones

• Consultant will perform the services according to the following timeline:
  • [Milestone 1]: [Date]
  • [Milestone 2]: [Date]
  • [Milestone 3]: [Date]

Scope of Services; Exclusions

• The services to be provided include: [List of included services].
• The services to be provided do not include: [List of excluded services].

Client Cooperation

• Client shall provide Consultant with the following access and information necessary for Consultant to perform the services: [List of required client cooperation, access, and information].

Work Location and Expenses

• Option A: On-Site Work
  • Services will be performed at [Client Work Location(s) within Arkansas]. Consultant will adhere to Client's workplace rules while on-site. Client acknowledges that this may be subject to change and will promptly notify Consultant of any changes to the policies, and any changes that must be executed by the Consultant.
• Option B: Remote Work
  • Services will be performed remotely.
• Option C: Travel and Expenses
  • Client will reimburse Consultant for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in connection with the services, in accordance with customary Arkansas expense practices. Consultant shall obtain prior approval from the Client for expenses exceeding [Dollar Amount].

Payment Terms

• Option A: Fixed Fee
  • Client shall pay Consultant a fixed fee of [Dollar Amount] for the services.
• Option B: Hourly Rate
  • Client shall pay Consultant at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount].
• Option C: Retainer
  • Client shall pay Consultant a monthly retainer fee of [Dollar Amount].
• Option D: Milestone Payments
  • Payments to be made upon completion of each milestone below:
    • [Milestone 1]: [Dollar Amount]
    • [Milestone 2]: [Dollar Amount]
    • [Milestone 3]: [Dollar Amount]
• Invoicing and Payment Schedule:
  • Consultant shall invoice Client [Frequency of Invoicing, e.g., monthly]. Payment is due [Number] days from the invoice date.
  • Accepted payment methods: [List of Accepted Payment Methods]
  • Late Payment Interest: Overdue amounts shall accrue interest at the rate of [Percentage] per month, not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by Arkansas usury laws.

Intellectual Property

• Option A: Client Ownership
  • All intellectual property and work product created by Consultant in connection with the services shall be owned by Client. Consultant hereby assigns all rights, title, and interest in such intellectual property to Client.
• Option B: Consultant Ownership
  • Consultant shall retain ownership of all intellectual property created in connection with the services. Client shall have a [Type of License, e.g., perpetual, non-exclusive] license to use such intellectual property for [Purpose].
• Consultant's Right to Reuse: Consultant retains the right to reuse any materials created in connection with the services, excluding Client confidential information.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition

• Option A: Non-Solicitation Only
  • During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [Number] years thereafter, Consultant shall not solicit employees or customers of Client within [Geographic Area].
• Option B: Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation
  • During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [Number] years thereafter, Consultant shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any business that competes with the business of Client within [Geographic Area], nor solicit employees or customers of Client. This restriction is subject to Arkansas Code Title 4, Subtitle 1, Chapter 75, Subchapter 1 regarding restrictive covenants.

Confidentiality

• Definition of Confidential Information: "Confidential Information" means any information disclosed by Client to Consultant that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential.
• Obligations: Consultant shall protect the confidentiality of Client's Confidential Information and shall not disclose it to any third party without Client's prior written consent.
• Permitted Disclosures: Consultant may disclose Confidential Information if required by law, provided that Consultant gives Client prompt notice of such requirement.
• Duration: This confidentiality obligation shall continue for [Number] years after the termination of this Agreement. Subject to Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 4-75-601 et seq.

Data Privacy

• If Consultant handles personal or sensitive data of Arkansas residents, Consultant shall comply with the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act, if applicable, and all other applicable data privacy laws.

Limitation of Liability

• IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
• The parties agree that the limitation of liability shall not apply to claims of gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud.

Indemnification

• Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of Consultant's negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the services.
• Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of Client's misuse of deliverables provided by Consultant.

Representations and Warranties

• Consultant represents and warrants that: (a) Consultant has the expertise and qualifications necessary to perform the services; (b) the services will be performed in compliance with all applicable federal and Arkansas laws and regulations; and (c) the services will not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Amendment

• This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Insurance

• Option A: Insurance Required
  • Consultant shall maintain [Type of Insurance, e.g., professional liability, errors & omissions] insurance with a minimum coverage of [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: No Insurance Required
  • Consultant is not required to maintain any specific insurance coverage.

Force Majeure

• Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government actions, or natural disasters.

Termination

• Option A: Termination for Cause
  • Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon [Number] days written notice to the other party. Cause shall include a material breach of this Agreement.
• Option B: Termination for Convenience
  • Client may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon [Number] days written notice to Consultant. Consultant may terminate this agreement for convenience upon [Number] days written notice to the Client.
• Effects of Termination: Upon termination, Client shall pay Consultant for all services performed up to the date of termination. Consultant shall deliver all work in progress to Client and return or destroy all Client confidential information.

Dispute Resolution

• Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiation. If negotiation fails, the parties agree to submit the dispute to [Mediation or Binding Arbitration] in [City, Arkansas]. Arkansas law shall govern this Agreement. The exclusive jurisdiction for any litigation shall be in the state or federal courts located in Arkansas.

Severability

• If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

Signatures

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

[Consultant Full Legal Name]

By: [Consultant Signature]

Name: [Consultant Printed Name]

Title: [Consultant Title]

[Client Full Legal Name]

By: [Client Signature]

Name: [Client Printed Name]

Title: [Client Title]