PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

This example illustrates a standard Professional Services Agreement. It is designed to be converted into a PDF once the variables (highlighted in brackets) are finalized, ensuring the “Digital Handshake” is secure and unalterable.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made this 2nd day of February, 2026, by and between [Consultant Name/Company], with a principal place of business at [Address] (“Consultant”), and [Client Name/Company], with a principal place of business at [Address] (“Client”).

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Consultant agrees to perform the services described in Exhibit A (the “Services”) attached hereto. Any changes to the Scope of Work must be agreed upon in writing by both parties via a formal Change Order.

2. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

• Fees: Client shall pay Consultant a total fee of $[Amount] for the completion of Services.

• Invoicing: Consultant will invoice Client on a [Monthly/Milestone] basis.

• Payment Terms: All invoices are Net [30] days from the date of receipt. Late payments shall accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% per month.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until the Services are completed. Either party may terminate this Agreement with [14] days’ written notice. In the event of termination, Client shall pay Consultant for all work performed up to the date of termination.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Upon full payment of all fees due, the Work Product created under this Agreement shall be considered “work made for hire” and shall become the sole property of the Client. Consultant retains the right to use non-proprietary portions of the work for portfolio and marketing purposes.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

Both parties agree to hold in strict confidence all “Confidential Information” exchanged during the term of this Agreement. This includes trade secrets, client lists, and proprietary business processes.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Consultant’s total liability for any claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount of fees paid by the Client under this Agreement.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State Name], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

EXECUTION

The parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[CONSULTANT NAME] Signature: __________________________

Name: [Signatory Name]

Title: [Signatory Title]

[CLIENT NAME] Signature: __________________________

Name: [Signatory Name]

Title: [Signatory Title]