(the “Client”) who agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Consultant offers consulting services in the field of HR (Human Resources); and
WHEREAS, the Client desires to retain the services of the Consultant to render consulting services with regard to HR-related question(s) according to the terms and conditions herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises made by the parties hereto, the Consultant and the Client (individually, each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”) covenant and agree as follows:
TERM:
This Agreement shall begin on date and time Client is submitting this Agreement AND full payment is received by Consultant, and continue for the period of time determined by the amount paid by Client to Consultant. Either Party may terminate this Agreement through written notice to the other Party, for any reason BEFORE any portion of the service being requested is rendered.
CONSULTING SERVICE(S)
The Consultant agrees that it shall provide its expertise to the Client for all things pertaining to HR-related (the “Consulting Services”). This can be achieved using internal resources, or through reference to a third-party service.
COMPENSATION
In consideration for the Consulting Services, the Client shall pay the Consultant the rate and/or fee stated on HR911.today for the first thirty minutes. Additional minutes will be charged at the rate agreed upon at the end of that first thirty-minute session. The Consultant shall invoice the Client whenever appropriate and such invoices shall be due and payable immediately. Consultant reserves the right to charge and collect late fees as per governing State law.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property and related material (the "Intellectual Property") that is developed or produced under this Agreement, will be the property of the Party creating such property for their own use.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Consultant shall not (i) disclose to any third party any details regarding the Client’s business, including, without limitation any information regarding any of the Client’s customer information, business plans, or price points (the “Confidential Information”), (ii) make copies of any Confidential Information or any content based on the concepts contained within the Confidential Information for personal use or for distribution unless requested to do so by the Client, or (iii) use Confidential Information other than solely for the benefit of the Client.
NONSOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
During the term of this Agreement and for twenty-four months thereafter, the Client will not, directly or indirectly, recruit, solicit, or induce, or attempt to recruit, solicit, or induce, any of the Consultant’s employees, or contractors for work at client's company or anywhere else.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and protect the Consultant from and against all lawsuits and costs of every kind pertaining to the Client’s business including reasonable legal fees due to any act or failure to act by the Client based upon the Consulting Services.
LIABILITY
The Consultant may not be held responsible for any outcome arising from information, opinion or recommendation made at any time to the Client.
NO MODIFICATION UNLESS IN WRITING
No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and agreed upon by both Parties.
APPLICABLE LAW
This Consulting Agreement and the interpretation of its terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in County and State determined by the Consultant.
