Agencies Contract
This is a contract made between [Name] (“the Agent”) and [Name] (the “Principal”) where the Agent agrees to act as a representative of the Principal to conduct certain activities and tasks (the “Services”) on behalf of the Principal.
1. Agreement
1.1 The Agent hereby consents to represent the Principal and carry out all Services described in the Scope of Work here attached from [Date] and subject to any exclusions set by the Agent to the services performed by the Agent for the Principal.
1.2 The Agent will provide services with reasonable skill, care, and diligence. The Agent assures to use their best efforts for the benefit of the Principal.
1.3 The Agent has entered this agreement as an independent contractor and will not be classed as an employee of the Principal.
2. Fees
2.1 The Agent must be paid their monetary fees in accordance with the Statement of Fees contained within the Scope of Work, which has been agreed between Principal and Agent before the signing of this agreement.
2.2 No fees are payable to the Agent other than those stated within the Statement of Fees.
2.3 The Agents fees are exclusive of any value-added tax (where applicable) which will be payable in full before services are performed.
3. Payment
3.1 Payment is to be made within seven (7) days of the invoiced date.
3.2 If the invoice is not paid within seven (7) days of the invoiced date the Agent reserve the right to take appropriate legal action.
4. Term
4.1 This agreement will commence on [Date] and shall remain in force until completion of the Services or until either side terminates it in accordance with this agreement.
4.2 The Agent may terminate this agreement by giving written notice if:
a. The Principal fails to make payment of the Agents fees or other expenses within the period of seven (7) days from the invoiced date;
b. The Principal is in material breach of any term or condition of this agreement.
5. Confidentiality
5.1 The Agent shall keep confidential any information of a confidential nature that the Principal has disclosed to the Agent before, during or after the term of this agreement.
5.2 The Agent will not divulge any confidential information to any third party during or after the term of the agreement other than on request of the Principal.
5.3 The Agent will not at any time in relation to this agreement use or publish any confidential information other than for the fulfilment of their obligations under this agreement.
6. Damages or Liability
6.1 The Agent shall not be held responsible for any damages or losses incurred by the Principal as a result of using the Agents Services.
6.2 The Agent shall not be liable to the Principal or any third party in respect of any direct, indirect or consequential losses resulting from acts, omissions or negligence.
7.Force Majeure
7.1 The Agent shall not be liable to the Principal by reason of any representation, act or omission, or any failure to perform the Agents obligations under this agreement to the extent that such failure is occasioned by any cause reasonably beyond the Agents control.
8. Insurance
8.1 The Agent holds professional indemnity insurance for their Services and will provide evidence of it on request.
9. Dispute Resolution
9.1 Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this agreement, or in particular its subject matter or formation shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration conducted in accordance with the Provisions of the [Arbitration Institution] Arbitration Rules, which are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this agreement.
10. Governing Law
10.1 This agreement and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of [x] and the Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [x].
11. Entire Agreement
11.1 This agreement and all documents referred to in it, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties and understandings between them, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter.
Signatures
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[Agent]
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[Principal]
