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Business Development Consulting Agreement
"I need a Business Development Consulting Agreement for our Nigerian tech startup to engage a consultant who will help us expand into West African markets, with special focus on protecting our intellectual property and including clear performance metrics for market entry targets."
1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - the consultant and the client company, including their full legal names, registration numbers, and registered addresses
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the client's business needs and the consultant's expertise
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement for clarity and legal certainty
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the business development consulting services to be provided
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination by either party
6. Fees and Payment Terms: Consulting fees, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing procedures
7. Obligations of the Consultant: Key responsibilities, performance standards, and delivery requirements
8. Obligations of the Client: Client's responsibilities including providing necessary information and access
9. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of materials created during the engagement
11. Independent Contractor Status: Clarification that the relationship is not an employment relationship
12. Representations and Warranties: Statements of fact and promises made by both parties
13. Limitation of Liability: Caps on liability and exclusions of certain types of damages
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, amendments, and governing law
1. Non-Competition: Restricts consultant from working with competitors, used when sensitive competitive information is involved
2. Force Majeure: Addresses unforeseeable circumstances preventing performance, particularly relevant in volatile markets
3. Anti-Corruption Compliance: Detailed anti-corruption provisions, essential when dealing with government entities or high-risk sectors
4. Data Protection: Specific data handling requirements, necessary when personal data processing is involved
5. International Operations: Additional provisions for cross-border services or international clients
6. Dispute Resolution: Specific procedures for resolving disputes, including mediation or arbitration clauses
7. Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance coverage requirements for high-value or high-risk consulting services
8. Key Personnel: Identifies specific individuals responsible for service delivery, used in larger consulting arrangements
1. Schedule A - Scope of Services: Detailed breakdown of consulting services, deliverables, and timelines
2. Schedule B - Fee Schedule: Detailed fee structure, including hourly rates, project fees, and expense categories
3. Schedule C - Key Performance Indicators: Specific metrics for measuring consulting performance and success
4. Schedule D - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors or associates, if applicable
5. Appendix 1 - Reporting Templates: Standard formats for progress reports and deliverables
6. Appendix 2 - Compliance Procedures: Specific procedures for ensuring regulatory compliance
7. Appendix 3 - Contact Details: Key contact information for both parties including escalation procedures
Authors
Applicable Laws
Business Day
Business Development Services
Confidential Information
Consulting Fee
Client
Client Materials
Commencement Date
Consultant
Deliverables
Effective Date
Force Majeure Event
Intellectual Property Rights
Key Personnel
Materials
Milestones
Notice
Party/Parties
Project
Reports
Services
Service Level Requirements
Scope of Work
Subcontractor
Term
Territory
Third Party
Work Product
Performance Metrics
Business Development Strategy
Commercial Information
Competition
Consulting Period
Customer
Development Plan
Good Industry Practice
Group
Key Performance Indicators
Market Analysis
Parent Company
Professional Standards
Project Plan
Quarterly Review
Related Company
Strategic Partners
Success Criteria
Target Market
Trade Secrets
VAT
Working Hours
Term and Duration
Services
Consultant Obligations
Client Obligations
Fees and Payment
Expenses
Performance Standards
Deliverables
Reporting Requirements
Key Personnel
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Data Protection
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Independent Contractor Status
Representations and Warranties
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Insurance
Force Majeure
Termination
Assignment
Subcontracting
Notice
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Anti-Corruption
Compliance with Laws
Amendment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Waiver
Time of Essence
Counterparts
Third Party Rights
Record Keeping
Audit Rights
Tax Compliance
Foreign Exchange
Local Content
Technology
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Oil and Gas
Telecommunications
Agriculture
Real Estate
Healthcare
Education
Professional Services
Retail
Construction
Mining
Transportation
Energy
Entertainment
Legal
Procurement
Business Development
Operations
Finance
Strategy
Commercial
Risk & Compliance
Project Management
Corporate Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
International Business
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Business Development Manager
Chief Operating Officer
Legal Counsel
Procurement Manager
Contract Manager
Project Manager
Strategy Director
Chief Financial Officer
Head of Operations
Commercial Director
Business Analyst
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
Regional Manager
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