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Retainer Agreement
Effective Date: —
1. Parties
This Retainer Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] between [Client Name], located at [Client Address] ("Client"), and [Provider Name], located at [Provider Address] ("Provider").
2. Services
[Description of the services covered by the retainer]
3. Retainer Fee
Client agrees to pay Provider a fixed retainer of $0.00 per month, covering up to 0 hour(s) of Services.
4. Overage
Hours used beyond the included allowance in a given month will be billed at $0.00 per hour.
5. Renewal
This Agreement renews automatically each month unless either party gives written notice of non-renewal.
6. Unused Hours
Included hours not used in a given month do not roll over or carry forward to future months unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7. Independent Contractor
Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of Client. Provider is responsible for its own taxes, insurance, and benefits.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing 30 days' written notice to the other party. Fees for the then-current month remain payable.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction].
Client
[Client Name]
Provider
[Provider Name]