Architect Consulting Agreement Template

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An architect consulting agreement is a written arrangement between a client and an architect consultant hired to help consult on a building project. The parties will use the document to define what the architect will be consulting on, record the negotiated rate and payment terms, and establish a legally binding business relationship.

Architect Consulting Agreement Template

An architect consulting agreement is a written arrangement between a client and an architect consultant hired to help consult on a building project. The parties will use the document to define what the architect will be consulting on, record the negotiated rate and payment terms, and establish a legally binding business relationship.

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An architect consulting agreement is a written arrangement between a client and an architect consultant hired to help consult on a building project. The parties will use the document to define what the architect will be consulting on, record the negotiated rate and payment terms, and establish a legally binding business relationship.

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Why an Architect Consulting Agreement is Necessary

A physical, written agreement provides concrete proof of the nature of the professional relationship between consultant and client. The contract helps set essential terms before any work begins, some of which include:
  • The services the consultant will carry out.
  • How much they will be compensated.
  • The start and end date of the contract.
  • Whether the client will be required to pay a retainer.
  • The consultant’s status as an independent contractor rather than an employee.
  • The consultant’s legal obligation not to disclose any proprietary information.

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ARCHITECT CONSULTING AGREEMENT

1. THE PARTIES. This Architect Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) is made effective as of [DATE] by and between:

Consultant: [CONSULTANT’S NAME], with a mailing address of [CONSULTANT’S ADDRESS] (“Consultant”), and

Client: [CLIENT’S NAME], with a mailing address of [CLIENT’S ADDRESS] (“Client”).

2. CONSULTING SERVICES. The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to the Client: [DESCRIBE CONSULTING SERVICES] (“Services”).

3. PAYMENT. In consideration for the Services to be provided, the Client agrees to pay the Consultant $[AMOUNT] per [PAYMENT BASIS (E.G., HOUR)]. The Client shall issue payment within [#] day(s) after receiving an invoice from the Consultant.

4. TERM. The Services shall commence [DATE] and end upon [END DATE OR OTHER TERMINATION EVENT].

5. RETAINER. As an advance on future Services to be provided, the Client is required to pay the Consultant a non-refundable retainer of $[AMOUNT], due on the [#] of each month.

6. NON-DISCLOSURE. The Consultant agrees not to disclose or misuse the Client’s proprietary or confidential information without prior written consent, except as needed to perform the Services.

7. EXPENSES. The Consultant shall only be responsible for the following expenses: [LIST EXPENSES TO BE PAID BY CONSULTANT].

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. The Consultant is an independent contractor, and neither the Consultant nor their employees or contract personnel are or shall be deemed the Client’s employees.

9. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [#] days’ written notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates written hereunder.

Consultant’s Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE]
[CONSULTANT’S PRINTED NAME]

Client’s Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE]
[CLIENT’S PRINTED NAME]