What’s Included
The service contract should include all clauses needed to form a fair working relationship, including:
Party Information
The document must contain the names and addresses of both parties. If either the service provider or the client is a business, the entity name and business address should be provided instead.
Services
The contract should detail the specific services the salon will provide to the client, the number of people the salon is expected to serve, and the location where the services will be provided. It should also state if the service covers any touch-ups during the event.
Compensation
The agreement will state the payment amount and schedule. Salons may charge a retainer or a booking deposit to secure their services and extra fees if the services take place at the event venue.
Cancellation
The contract should relay how the agreement can be canceled or terminated, stating the number of days’ notice and the consequences the canceling party may face if no notice is given.
Contractor Status
A clause will often be included that affirms that the salon is an independent contractor and not an employee of the client.
Mutual Indemnification
The contract may provide that neither party can be held liable for any loss or damages arising from the agreement.
Sample
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SALON CONTRACT
1. THE PARTIES. This Service Contract (the “Agreement”) made on [MM/DD/YYYY] (the “Effective Date”) is by and between [SERVICE PROVIDER NAME], with a mailing address of [SERVICE PROVIDER ADDRESS] (the “Service Provider”), and [CLIENT NAME], with a mailing address of [CLIENT ADDRESS] (the “Client”).
2. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on [MM/DD/YYYY] and terminate on the date of [MM/DD/YYYY].
3. SERVICES. The Service Provider agrees to provide the following: [DESCRIBE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED]. Hereinafter known as the “Services.”
4. PAYMENT AMOUNT. The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider $[RATE]/Hour for the Services.
5. PAYMENT METHOD. The Client shall pay the Compensation every week, beginning on [MM/DD/YYYY].
6. RETAINER. The Client is REQUIRED to pay a Retainer in the amount of $[RETAINER AMOUNT] to the Service Provider as an advance on future Services to be provided (the “Retainer”). The Retainer is Non-Refundable.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. The Service Provider, under the code of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is an independent contractor and neither the Service Provider or their employees or contract personnel are, or shall be deemed, the Client’s employees.
8. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. [ADD ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS, CONDITIONS].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto agree to the above terms and have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names.
Client’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________
Service Provider’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________