# Retainer Agreement
**This Retainer Agreement** ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the **[Date]**, by and between **[Client Name]**, located at **[Client Address]** ("Client"), and **[Service Provider Name]**, located at **[Service Provider Address]** ("Service Provider").
## 1. Services
The Service Provider agrees to provide the following services to the Client:
**[Describe the services being provided, e.g., legal advice, consulting, etc.]**
## 2. Term
This Agreement shall commence on **[Start Date]** and shall continue until terminated by either party as provided in Section 7 of this Agreement.
## 3. Retainer Fee
The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider a retainer fee of **[Retainer Amount]** due at the signing of this Agreement. This fee shall cover services rendered during the initial period of **[Duration, e.g., one month, three months]**. Billing shall occur on a monthly basis thereafter.
## 4. Additional Fees
Any services rendered beyond the scope of this Agreement will be billed at an hourly rate of **[Hourly Rate]**. The Service Provider will provide the Client with prior written notice of any such additional costs.
## 5. Invoicing
The Service Provider shall submit invoices to the Client on a **[Frequency, e.g., monthly, bi-weekly]** basis detailing the services rendered and any additional charges incurred. Payment shall be due within **[Number of Days]** days of receipt of the invoice.
## 6. Responsibilities of the Parties
### 6.1. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
- Provide all necessary information and access to resources required for the Service Provider to fulfill their obligations.
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner.
### 6.2. Service Provider Responsibilities
The Service Provider agrees to:
- Perform services with reasonable skill and care.
- Maintain confidentiality of all Client information.
## 7. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice to the other party at least **[Number of Days]** days prior to termination. Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all services rendered up to the date of termination.
## 8. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information exchanged during the term of this Agreement.
## 9. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of **[State]**.
## 10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements between them relating to the subject matter hereof.
## 11. Amendments
This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written document signed by both parties.
## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Retainer Agreement as of the date first above written.
**Client:**
Signature: ________________________
Name: **[Client Name]**
Date: ____________________________
**Service Provider:**
Signature: ________________________
Name: **[Service Provider Name]**
Date: ____________________________
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