IT Consulting Agreement Template

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An IT consulting agreement is a contract made between an information technology consultant and a client to establish terms for their professional relationship. Completing this agreement allows the parties to define the consultant’s role and objectives, along with policies for payment, expenses, early contract termination, and confidentiality.

IT Consulting Agreement Template

An IT consulting agreement is a contract made between an information technology consultant and a client to establish terms for their professional relationship. Completing this agreement allows the parties to define the consultant’s role and objectives, along with policies for payment, expenses, early contract termination, and confidentiality.

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An IT consulting agreement is a contract made between an information technology consultant and a client to establish terms for their professional relationship. Completing this agreement allows the parties to define the consultant’s role and objectives, along with policies for payment, expenses, early contract termination, and confidentiality.

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Important Service Terms

An IT consulting services agreement should include the following terms:

  • Contract Duration – Beginning and end dates of the consulting relationship.
  • Scope of Services – Specific services the consultant will provide (e.g., technical support, system protection).
  • Compensation – Consultation fees, invoicing procedures, due dates, and the payment method.
  • Confidentiality Clause – Restrictions on using the client’s proprietary software, customer lists, and other sensitive business information.
  • Expenses – Service-related expenses the client is responsible for reimbursing.
  • Termination – Policies for terminating the contract before the agreed-upon end date.

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IT CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This IT Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of [DATE] by and between [CONSULTANT’S NAME], with a mailing address of [CONSULTANT’S ADDRESS] (the “Consultant”), and [CLIENT’S NAME], with a mailing address of [CLIENT’S ADDRESS] (the “Client”).

1. SERVICES. The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to the Client: [DESCRIBE CONSULTANT’S SERVICES] (the “Services”).

2. TERM. The Consultant’s Services shall begin on [DATE] and end upon [EXPIRATION DATE OR OTHER TERMINATION EVENT].

3. PAYMENT. The Client shall pay the Consultant $[AMOUNT] per [PAYMENT BASIS (E.G., HOUR)] for the Services. Payment shall be made by [PAYMENT METHOD] every [PAYMENT FREQUENCY].

4. RETAINER. The Client is: (check one)

☐ – Not required to pay a retainer.
☐ – Required to pay the Consultant a non-refundable retainer of $[AMOUNT], due every ☐ week ☐ month beginning on [DATE].

5. EXPENSES. The Client shall reimburse the Consultant for all expenses related to the Services, except for the following: [EXPENSES TO BE PAID BY CONSULTANT].

6. 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.

7. 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, recognizing that such actions would cause irreparable harm to the Client.

8. CANCELATION. Either party may cancel this Agreement by providing the other with [#] days’ written notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.

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

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