Consulting Agreement Template

Create a Consulting Agreement for the following engagement:

Consultant: {{CONSULTANT_NAME}}
Client: {{CLIENT_NAME}}
Consulting Services: {{SERVICES_DESCRIPTION}}
Engagement Duration: {{DURATION}}
Fee Structure: {{FEE_STRUCTURE}}
Industry: {{INDUSTRY}}

Generate a comprehensive consulting agreement including:

1. ENGAGEMENT SCOPE
- Description of consulting services
- Specific deliverables
- Exclusions
- Client obligations and cooperation

2. TERM
- Commencement date
- Duration of engagement
- Extension procedures
- Early termination rights

3. COMPENSATION
- Fee basis (hourly, fixed, retainer)
- Fee amount and payment schedule
- Expense reimbursement
- Invoice and payment terms
- Late payment interest

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
- Status confirmation
- No employment relationship
- Tax responsibilities
- No benefits entitlement
- Control and supervision limitations

5. CONFIDENTIALITY
- Definition of confidential information
- Use and disclosure restrictions
- Permitted disclosures
- Return of confidential materials
- Survival of obligations

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- Pre-existing consultant IP
- Client IP and materials
- Ownership of work product
- License grants
- Invention assignment

7. NON-SOLICITATION
- Client employee protection
- Client customer protection
- Duration and exceptions

8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- Disclosure requirements
- Competitive engagements
- Consultant's other clients

9. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
- Professional standards
- Authority to contract
- No legal conflicts
- Compliance with laws

10. INDEMNIFICATION
- Consultant indemnities
- Client indemnities
- Indemnification procedures
- Insurance requirements

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- Liability cap
- Excluded damages
- Exceptions

12. TERMINATION
- Termination for convenience
- Termination for cause
- Effect of termination
- Final payment and deliverables

Include provisions specific to {{INDUSTRY}} consulting standards.