Non-Compete Agreement – Clients may ask the IT consultant to sign a non-compete agreement to prevent them from stealing customers or poaching employees.
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.
Sample
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IT CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This IT Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is 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. 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]