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Free General US Consulting Services Agreement

Download a professional General US Consulting Services Agreement template. Protect your freelance business with this comprehensive, ready-to-use contract.

286 wordsUpdated May 15, 2026

Who is this template for?

Independent consultants providing professional advice or technical services to corporate clients.
Freelancers establishing clear scope, payment terms, and intellectual property ownership with new clients.
Small business owners hiring external contractors for project-based consulting work.
Agencies formalizing service-level agreements (SLAs) for ongoing consulting engagements.

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1. PARTIES

This Consulting Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date") by and between [CONSULTANT NAME], an individual/entity with a principal place of business at [CONSULTANT ADDRESS] ("Consultant"), and [CLIENT NAME], a corporation organized under the laws of [STATE], with its principal place of business at [CLIENT ADDRESS] ("Client").

2. SERVICES

2.1 Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to provide the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). Any changes to the scope must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

2.2 Performance Standard. Consultant shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards applicable to the nature of the Services.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until [END DATE] or until the Services are completed, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Section 3.

3.2 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [NUMBER] days' written notice to the other party.

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