About This Document

This Client Service Agreement establishes the terms under which a Service Provider delivers specific services to a Client.
It defines project scope, payment terms, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution methods, protecting both parties and promoting clear expectations.

Who Should Use This Template

• Businesses providing consulting, marketing, software development, or professional services to clients

• Startups engaging external service providers to help with business operations or specialized projects

• Companies formalizing client relationships to ensure clarity on services, payments, and deliverables

• Entrepreneurs delivering B2B or B2C services and seeking professional, enforceable agreements

What the Template Includes

• Detailed Scope of Services, including deliverables and timelines (customizable in Exhibit A)

• Term and termination rights for both parties, with notice periods and cure opportunities

• Compensation structure including fees, equity (optional), payment terms, and late payment penalties

• Confidentiality provisions to safeguard proprietary information

• Intellectual Property ownership terms for works created during the engagement

• Mutual indemnification clauses and limitation of liability

• Dispute resolution procedures via good-faith negotiation and binding arbitration

• Force Majeure protection against unforeseeable events

• Amendment process and procedures for written notices

• Editable Word format for flexible customization

Instructions for Completing the Template

• Insert full legal names for both the Service Provider and the Client at the beginning.

• Complete Exhibit A with detailed service descriptions, performance standards, deliverables, and project timelines.

• Fill in payment details:

  • Specify currency, payment schedule, and invoice procedures in Exhibit B if needed.

  • Clarify if any equity compensation is being offered and under what separate agreement (e.g., Stock Option Agreement).

• Insert governing law jurisdiction based on the Service Provider’s principal place of business.

• Confirm the email and physical addresses for notice delivery for both parties.

• Make sure both parties sign and date the agreement before services commence.

Important Reminder

This document is provided as a template to assist with standard client service engagements.
It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney to tailor this Agreement to the specific services offered, payment structures, intellectual property needs, and regulatory obligations of your business and industry.