Legal Contracts Software Generator - Legal Contract Agreement Template for Retainer Agreement

# 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: ____________________________ --- Please fill in the placeholders with the appropriate information relevant to your situation. Consider consulting with a legal professional to ensure that the agreement meets all necessary legal requirements.