This Bookkeeping (Accounting) Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on  (the "Effective Date") by and betweenÂ
 , an individual having their usual place of living at  (the "Accountant), andÂ
 , an individual having their usual place of living at   (the "Client"), collectively referred to as the "Parties" and each individually as the "Party".
WHEREASÂ the Client wishes to engage the Accountant to provide accounting and bookkeeping services to the Client in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
WHEREASÂ the Accountant is ready to provide such services to the Client under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth herein and upon other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties have agreed as follows:
SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions on which the Accountant undertakes to provide the Client with the following accounting and bookkeeping services (the "Services"):
The Accountant will provide the Services with due care, skill, and diligence, following generally accepted accounting principles and complying with all applicable laws.
The Client undertakes to provide the Accountant with all necessary information, documents, and access to their accounting records and financial information reasonably required for the Services under this Agreement.
If the Client wishes to change the scope of the Services provided by the Accountant under this Agreement, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement to reflect such changes.
PAYMENT TERMS. The Client agrees to pay the Accountant for the Services provided under this Agreement in accordance with the following conditions:Â
Hourly rate. The Client shall pay the Accountant for the actual number of hours worked by the Accountant at the hourly rate of  .
Invoicing. The Accountant sends invoices to the Client on a weekly basis, as agreed between the Parties. Each invoice shall contain a detailed breakdown of the hours worked by the Accountant's personnel and the tasks performed.
Payment. The payment for each invoice is due within  days from the date of the invoice. Payment shall be made by cash unless otherwise agreed in writing by both Parties.
Late payment. If the Client fails to pay any amount due under this Agreement within   days after the due date, the Accountant may charge a penalty of  % of the outstanding amount due or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less, on the unpaid amount until it is paid in full.
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until  unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon  -day written notice to the other Party.
In addition, either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other Party if the other Party becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy.
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Accountant shall immediately return to the Client all property and confidential information in their possession or under their control, as well as provide the Client with all results of work and materials received by the Accountant connected with the provision of the Services under this Agreement. The Client shall pay the Accountant for all the Services successfully completed by the Accountant through the date of termination.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Client represents and warrants that:
The Client has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and fulfill their obligations under this Agreement;
The Client will provide the Accountant with the accurate and complete information necessary for the Accountant to perform the Services under this Agreement;
The Client will furnish the Accountant with access to all necessary financial and accounting documentation and information;
The Client will comply with all applicable laws connected with the performance of obligations under this Agreement;
The Client will immediately notify the Accountant of any changes in their business or financial condition that may affect the provision of the Services under this Agreement.
The Accountant represents and warrants that:
The Accountant has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform the obligations under this Agreement;
The Accountant will provide the Services under this Agreement professionally and efficiently, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
The Accountant will keep confidential all information provided by the Client and connected with the provision of the Services under this Agreement;
The Accountant will comply with all applicable laws connected with performing the obligations under this Agreement.
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Parties make no other representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. The Accountant shall be liable for all damages, including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages, arising out of or connected with the provision of the Services under this Agreement.Â
The maximum liability of the Accountant under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the Client to the Accountant for the specific Services that gave rise to the claim.
The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. The relationship of the Parties hereunder shall be governed by the following provisions:
• Independent contractor status. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Accountant is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or representative of the Client. The Accountant has no authority to bind the Client to any agreement or to act on the Client's behalf unless the Client has expressly authorized it in writing.
• No partnership or joint venture. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or any other similar relationship between the Parties. Neither Party shall hold itself out as a partner, joint venture, agent, or representative of the other Party.
• Compliance with the law. The Accountant shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in performing their obligations under this Agreement.
• Guarantee of results. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Accountant guarantees sufficient results and/or consequences from the provision of the Services under this Agreement.
• Exclusivity. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, according to the terms of this Agreement Accountant is prohibited from providing similar services to other clients.Â
• No conflict of interest. The Accountant undertakes to immediately notify the Client of any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with the provision of the Services under this Agreement.
• Absence of third-party beneficiaries. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is for the benefit of them and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity shall have any rights or remedies under this Agreement.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Both Parties may disclose confidential and proprietary information to each other while providing the accounting and bookkeeping Services under this Agreement. The "confidential information" means any non-public, confidential, or proprietary information in written, oral, or electronic form disclosed by one Party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other Party (the "Receiving Party") in connection with this Agreement. The confidential information may include but is not limited to financial documents, business plans, customer lists, trade secrets, and any other information designated as confidential.
The Parties agree that the Receiving Party undertakes the following obligations:
The Receiving Party agrees to keep all confidential information received from the Disclosing Party in strict confidence and use it solely to perform the obligations under this Agreement.
The Receiving Party shall not disclose, copy, or use the confidential information for any purpose other than as expressly provided for in this Agreement, except with the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.
The Receiving Party shall take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality and security of the confidential information, exercising at least the same degree of care as it would exercise with confidential information of a similar nature, but not less than a reasonable standard of care.
The confidentiality obligations do not apply to any information that:
Was already known to the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure, as evidenced by written documents;
Has become publicly known through no fault of the Receiving Party;
Lawfully received by the Receiving Party from a third party without any obligations of confidentiality;
Independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information.
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall immediately return or destroy all tangible and electronic copies of the confidential information in their possession or control unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Parties.
This Confidentiality clause shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Party shall be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing the obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by events of force majeure, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, pandemics, epidemics, governmental regulations, or any other similar causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party.
In the case of force majeure, the affected Party shall immediately notify the other Party in writing and provide reasonable proof of the cause of the delay or inability to perform the obligations. The Party affected by force majeure shall endeavor to mitigate the consequences of such circumstances and resume the performance of obligations as soon as possible after the circumstances cease to exist.
If the force majeure circumstances last more than  days, either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other Party. In this case, neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for any damages arising from the termination of this Agreement.
NOTICE. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given either if delivered personally or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, reputable overnight delivery service to the address set forth below, or if an electronic copy of it is delivered to the email address set forth below, or such other address or email address as either Party may designate by written notice to the other Party:
If to the Accountant:
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If to the Client:Â
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Either Party may change their address for receipt of notices by giving written notice to the other Party.
Notices shall be deemed received on the day of delivery if sent by hand or courier service or on the third business day after the date of posting if sent by registered mail.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of  , except for its conflict of laws principles. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the State of  . The Parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.
SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, or discussions, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.Â
AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement signed by both Parties. Any amendments to this Agreement shall be binding only if they are in writing and signed by both Parties.
BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. Neither Party may assign this Agreement or any of their rights or obligations hereunder without obtaining prior written consent from the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
ANNEXES. Any annexes, appendices, schedules, and exhibits to this Agreement are integral parts of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of the main body of this Agreement and its Annexes, the provisions of the main body of this Agreement shall prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
THE ACCOUNTANT |
THE CLIENT |
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