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Expert Retainer Agreement
"I need an Expert Retainer Agreement for engaging a cybersecurity consultant in Melbourne from March 2025, with specific provisions for handling sensitive data and remote access to our systems, compliant with Australian privacy laws."
1. Parties: Identifies and defines the parties to the agreement - the client and the expert
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the expert's qualifications and the client's need for expert services
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Appointment and Term: Establishes the expert's appointment, commencement date, and duration of the agreement
5. Services: Describes the specific services to be provided by the expert
6. Expert's Obligations: Details the expert's key responsibilities, standards of service, and compliance requirements
7. Client's Obligations: Outlines the client's responsibilities, including provision of information and cooperation
8. Fees and Payment: Specifies the fee structure, payment terms, and expenses
9. Confidentiality: Addresses the handling and protection of confidential information
10. Intellectual Property: Covers ownership and usage rights of intellectual property created during the engagement
11. Liability and Indemnity: Sets out the limitations of liability and indemnification provisions
12. Termination: Details the circumstances and process for ending the agreement
13. General Provisions: Includes standard boilerplate clauses such as notices, governing law, and dispute resolution
1. Non-Compete: Restricts the expert from providing similar services to competitors - use when the expert will have access to sensitive competitive information
2. Insurance: Specifies required insurance coverage - include when the services involve significant risks or regulatory requirements
3. Performance Metrics: Establishes specific performance standards and evaluation criteria - use for long-term or complex engagements
4. Conflict of Interest: Addresses potential conflicts and their management - important when the expert works with multiple clients in the same industry
5. Data Protection: Detailed provisions for handling personal or sensitive data - include when the services involve processing personal information
6. Force Majeure: Addresses unforeseeable circumstances preventing performance - particularly relevant post-COVID or for critical services
7. Succession Planning: Provisions for replacement or transition of the expert - important for long-term or critical service arrangements
1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Services: Detailed description of services, deliverables, and performance requirements
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment terms
3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Specific performance standards, response times, and quality metrics
4. Schedule 4 - Key Personnel: Details of key team members and their roles if the expert works with a team
5. Appendix A - Confidentiality Agreement: Detailed confidentiality terms and procedures
6. Appendix B - Required Qualifications and Certifications: List of required professional qualifications and certifications
7. Appendix C - Reporting Requirements: Templates and specifications for required reports and documentation
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