A Consultancy Service Agreement is a contract entered into between at least two parties, whereby one party (the Customer) hires the services of another party (the Consultant) to perform specific tasks on its behalf, or to provide advice and/or guidance in exchange for a specific fee.
There are various types of consultancy agreements. This agreement should be used in cases where the Customer wishes to hire the services
of a specific Consultant (usually an individual), thereby regulating their professional relationship in terms of a consultancy services
agreement. This agreement is in long format and therefore a very comprehensive and detailed agreement covering all aspects of the
consultancy relationship between the parties.
The Agreement contains the following clauses:
1. Introduction 2. Appointment of Consultant 3. Duration 4. The Services 5. The Customer's Obligations 6. Remuneration 7. Payment 8. Compliance with Laws and Policies 9. Sub-Contracting and Cession 10. Confidential Information 11. Intellectual Property 12. Breach 13. Force Majeure 14. General Indemnity and Liens 15. Consultant not Agent or Employee 16. Miscellaneous Legal Provisions 17. Notices and Addresses for Service 18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction 19. Counterparts 20. Signatories
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