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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of forming a Joint Venture (the \"Venture\"), under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] by execution of this Agreement for the purposes set forth herein and are desirous of fixing and defining between themselves their respective responsibilities, interests, and liabilities in connection with the performance of the before mentioned project; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties herein agree to constitute themselves as Joint Venturers, henceforth, \"Venturers\" for the purposes before mentioned, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, after first being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows: DEFINITIONS \"Affiliate\" shall refer to (i) any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with another person, (ii) any person owning or controlling 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other person, (iii) any officer, director or other partner of such person and (iv) if such other person is an officer, director, joint Venturer or partner, any business or entity for which such person acts in any such capacity. \"Venturers\" shall refer to [VENTURE NAME] Inc., and any successor(s) as may be designated and admitted to the Venture. \"Internal Revenue Code\", \"Code\" or \"I.R.C.\" shall refer to the current and applicable Internal Revenue Code. \"Net Profits and Net Losses\" means the taxable income and loss of the Venture, except as follows: [DESCRIBE] The \"Book\" value of an asset shall be substituted for its adjusted tax basis if the two differ, but otherwise Net Profits and Net Losses shall be determined in accordance with federal income tax principles. \"Project\" shall refer to that certain [DESCRIBE] project known as [NAME]. \"Treasury Regulations\" shall refer to those regulations promulgated by the Department of the Treasury with respect to certain provision of Internal Revenue Code. \"Percentage of Participation\" shall refer to that figure set forth in Exhibit A. FORMATION, NAME, AND PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS Formation (a) The Venturers do hereby form a joint venture pursuant to the laws of the State of [STATE/PROVINCE] in order for the Venture to carry on the purposes for which provision is made herein. (b) The Ventures shall execute such certificates as may be required by the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] or of any other state in order for the Venture to operate its business and shall do all other acts and things requisite for the continuation of the Venture as a joint venture pursuant to applicable law. Name The Name and style under which the Venture shall be conducted is: [DESCRIBE]. Principal place of business The Venture shall maintain its principal place of business at [FULL ADDRESS]. The Venture may re-locate its office from time to time or have additional offices as the Venturers may determine. PURPOSE OF THE JOINT VENTURE The business of the Venture shall be to perform: [DESCRIBE], a project having the Contract # , being entitled, and being in a dollar amount of [AMOUNT], in accordance with the contract documents for the Project and all such other business incidental to the general purposes herein set forth. TERM The term of the Venture shall commence as of the date hereof and shall be terminated and dissolved upon the earliest to occur of: (i) completion of the Project and receipt of all sums due the Venture by the Owner, [OWNER NAME] pursuant thereto and payment of all laborers and material men employed by the Venture in connection with the project; (ii) [DATE]; (iii) the unanimous agreement of the Ventures; or (iv) the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPATION Description Except as otherwise provided in sections 6.0 and 9.0 hereof, the interest of the Parties in any gross profits and their respective shares in any losses and/or liabilities that may result from the filing of a joint bid and/or the performance of the Construction Contract, and their interests in all property and equipment acquired and all money received in connection with the performance of the Contract shall be as follows: [Name Joint Venture Partner Percentage] Losses The Parties agree that in the event any losses arise out of or results from the performance of the Project, each Venturer shall assume and pay the share of the losses that is equal to the percentage of participation. Liabilities If for any reason, a Venturer sustains any liabilities or is required to pay any losses arising out of or directly connected with the Project, or the execution of any surety bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith, which are in excess of its Percentage of Participation, in the Joint Venture, the other Venturer shall promptly reimburse such Venturer this excess, so that each and every member of the Joint Venturer will then have paid its proportionate share of such losses to the full extent of its Percentage of Participation. Indemnities The Venturers agree to indemnify each other and to hold the other harmless from, any and all losses of the Joint Venture that are in excess of such other Venturer's Percentage of Participation. Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall be limited to losses that are directly connected with or arise out of the performance of the Project and/or the execution of any bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith and shall not be relate to or include any incidental, indirect or consequential losses that may be sustained or suffered by a Party. Duration The Parties shall from time to time execute such bonds and indemnity agreements, including applications there and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the performance of the Project. Provided however, that the liability of each of the Parties under any agreements to indemnify a surety company or surety companies shall be limited to the percentage of the total liability assumed by all the Parties under such indemnity agreements that is equal to the Party's Percentage of Participation. Initial contribution of the venture (a) The Venturers shall contribute the Property to the Venture and their Capital Account shall each be credited with the appropriate value of such contribution in accordance with their Venture interests. (b) Except as otherwise required by law or this Agreement, the Venturers shall not be required to make any further capital contributions to the Venture. Venture interests Upon execution of this Agreement, the Venturers shall each own the following interests in the Venture: Joint Venture Partner Percentage Return of capital contributions (a) No Venturer shall have the right to withdraw his capital contributions or demand or receive the return of his capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (b) The Venturers shall not be personally liable for the return of capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. 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BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Service Provider\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [CLIENT NAME] (the \"Client\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which Client will provide Service Provider with certain Equipment under bailment and Service Provider will provide certain support services to Client on specified Service Provider premises (hereinafter referred to as the \"Service Provider Network Location(s)\"). WHEREAS, Service Provider is desirous and capable of providing support services for certain Client-Provided Equipment which interconnects to Service Provider transmission services; and WHEREAS, Client desires to have the Equipment supported by Service Provider in a designated portion of certain Service Provider Network Location(s), as set forth in Exhibit A of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the \"Location and Equipment Summary\"), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, Client and Service Provider (hereinafter referred to cumulatively as the \"Parties\" and singularly as the \"Party\") have agreed on the terms which shall govern the bailment and support of the Equipment as set forth in Exhibit B of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the \"Statement of Work\"), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and as set forth in Exhibit C of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the \"Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary\"), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: UNDERTAKINGS Client will provide for the inside delivery of the Equipment at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary with proper and timely notification as specified in the Statement of Work. Client will install the Equipment at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary in accordance with Service Provider and Industry standards and practices as specified in the Statement of Work. Service Provider will connect the Equipment to Service Provider services at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary in accordance with Service Provider standards and practices as specified in the Statement of Work. Service Provider will hold the Equipment in bailment for use only at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary and only for the purposes contemplated herein. During the term of the bailment, Service Provider shall provide space, power, testing, environment and other support services for the Equipment as set forth in the Statement of Work and Service Provider shall have no other responsibility for the Equipment. Client shall cooperate fully with Service Provider in the provision of these support services and agrees to perform those activities identified as Client Responsibilities in the Statement of Work. TERM AND TERMINATION The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the [DATE], shall continue for a period of [NUMBER] years, and then shall terminate on [DATE]. This Agreement is binding when executed by Client and subsequently accepted by Service Provider and once accepted by Service Provider, the rates and charges provided in this Agreement will be effective from the first day of the next billing cycle following Client's signature date (the \"Effective Date\"). Either Party may terminate this Agreement following the giving of [NUMBER] calendar days prior written notice of termination to the other Party. If Client terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of the initial [NUMBER] year term, Client will pay Service Provider, in addition to all other charges due, per Service Provider Network Location, which amount shall represent liquidated damages that Client agrees are reasonable. Client shall remove its Equipment from the Service Provider Network Location(s) within [NUMBER] calendar days of the termination of this Agreement and, if Client fails to do so, Service Provider may itself remove the Equipment and store the same at Client's expense and at Client's sole risk. Any expenditure by Service Provider for the removal and storage of the Equipment shall bear interest at the lesser of [%] per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law. The rights and duties in Article D, \"Warranty and Liability\" shall survive the termination of this Agreement. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS Client shall pay Service Provider a non-recurring fee for Site Preparation, Additional AC or DC Power Circuits and Circuit Interconnection at each of the Service Provider Network Location(s) as set forth in the Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary. Client shall pay Service Provider on a monthly recurring basis for Location Management Fee(s), an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for [115V OR OTHER] AC Power Circuits and for Service Provider First-Level Maintenance Support at each of the Service Provider Network Location(s) as set forth in the Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary. Client shall pay Service Provider a one time charge of [AMOUNT per circuit when, at the Client's request, Service Provider provided cabling is added, moved or changed after the initial Site Preparation work listed in the Equipment and Location Summary is completed by Service Provider. This charge is in addition to any other charges specified in the applicable tariff or contract from the entity from which the facility or service is obtained. For equipment moves made pursuant to Client's request, Client shall pay for each unit of Equipment this is moved to a different location within the same Service Provider Network Location after the initial Site Preparation work listed in the Equipment and Location Summary is completed by Service Provider. Client shall pay directly or reimburse Service Provider, as applicable, for all taxes, duties, and similar liabilities which may result from this Agreement, or any support services specified hereunder, exclusive of taxes based on Service Provider's net income. All invoices shall be due and payable in [CURRENCY] within [NUMBER] calendar days upon receipt as set forth in the Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Service Provider warrants that its undertakings hereunder shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner and that it will provide Support Services in accordance with this Agreement. NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANYWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Client warrants that it has the unrestricted right to place the Equipment at Service Provider's Location(s) listed in the Location and Equipment Summary for the term of this Agreement. Except as otherwise set forth herein, neither Party shall be deemed negligent, at fault or liable in any respect to the other for any delay, interruption or failure in performance hereunder resulting from fire, flood, water, the elements, explosions, acts of God, war, accidents, labor disputes, strikes, shortages of equipment or suppliers, unavailability of transportation or other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Party delayed or prevented from performing.","Service Level Agreement","12",89,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/service-level-agreement-D778.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/778.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#778.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[163,166],{"label":164,"url":165},"Software & Technology","software-technology-business",{"label":164,"url":165},"service level agreement","/template/service-level-agreement-D778",{"description":170,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":171,"pages":172,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":173,"thumb":174,"svgFrame":175,"seoMetadata":176,"parents":178,"keywords":177,"url":183},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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This free Word download gives you a structured starting point you can edit online and export as PDF to align employees, contractors, project teams, or joint-venture partners on exactly who owns what.\n","Use it at the start of a new project, when onboarding a new hire or contractor, when restructuring a team, or whenever overlapping responsibilities are causing operational confusion or accountability gaps. It is equally useful for formalizing partner or vendor obligations in a multi-party engagement.\n","Party identification and context, a structured list of assigned duties and deliverables, decision-making authority and escalation paths, performance expectations and KPIs, confidentiality and compliance obligations, amendment procedures, and signatures from all accountable parties.\n",[211,215,219,223,227,231],{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Project managers","Assigning ownership of tasks and deliverables across a cross-functional team","persona-project-manager",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"HR managers","Formalizing job duties and accountability structures for new or restructured roles","persona-hr-manager",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Small business owners","Clarifying who handles what between co-founders, employees, and contractors","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":224,"use_case":225,"icon_asset_id":226},"Startup 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responsibilities.",[297,302,307,312,317,322,327,332,337,342],{"name":298,"plain_english":299,"sample_language":300,"common_mistake":301},"Parties and Context","Identifies every individual, team, or organization covered by the document and describes the business context — project, department, or engagement — in which the roles apply.","This Roles and Responsibilities Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] between [PARTY A FULL NAME] ('Party A') and [PARTY B FULL NAME] ('Party B'), in connection with [PROJECT / ENGAGEMENT DESCRIPTION] ('the Engagement').","Listing job titles or team names instead of legal entity names or full individual names — if a dispute arises, vague party identification makes the agreement difficult to enforce against a specific person or organization.",{"name":303,"plain_english":304,"sample_language":305,"common_mistake":306},"Defined Roles and Titles","States the formal title of each role covered, its position within the organizational or project hierarchy, and the start date from which the role assignment is effective.","[PARTY A] shall serve as [ROLE TITLE] within the [DEPARTMENT / PROJECT TEAM], effective [START DATE], reporting to [SUPERVISOR TITLE / NAME].","Using informal or inconsistent role titles across the document — discrepancies between the agreement and payroll, HR systems, or org charts create confusion about who the agreement actually covers.",{"name":308,"plain_english":309,"sample_language":310,"common_mistake":311},"Core Duties and Deliverables","Lists the specific tasks, outputs, and responsibilities each party is expected to perform, with enough detail to evaluate whether the role is being fulfilled.","[PARTY A] shall be responsible for: (a) [DUTY 1]; (b) [DUTY 2]; (c) delivering [DELIVERABLE] by [DATE / MILESTONE]. All deliverables must meet the acceptance criteria set out in Schedule A.","Writing duties so broadly — 'manage the project' or 'handle communications' — that no objective standard exists for evaluating performance or assigning blame when something goes wrong.",{"name":313,"plain_english":314,"sample_language":315,"common_mistake":316},"Decision-Making Authority and Scope","Defines what decisions each party can make independently, what requires approval from another party, and the financial or operational thresholds that trigger escalation.","[PARTY A] has authority to approve expenditures up to $[AMOUNT] without additional sign-off. Decisions involving expenditures above $[AMOUNT] or changes to project scope require written approval from [PARTY B / APPROVING ROLE].","Leaving authority thresholds undefined — when no one knows who can approve a $5,000 expense or a scope change, every decision stalls or gets made unilaterally without accountability.",{"name":318,"plain_english":319,"sample_language":320,"common_mistake":321},"Performance Standards and KPIs","Establishes measurable benchmarks that define satisfactory performance for each role, including timelines, quality standards, and reporting frequency.","[PARTY A] shall maintain a [METRIC] of no less than [TARGET] as measured [WEEKLY / MONTHLY]. Performance will be reviewed on a [FREQUENCY] basis against the KPIs set out in Schedule B.","Including aspirational goals rather than measurable standards — 'deliver excellent results' cannot be assessed objectively and provides no basis for a performance conversation or a breach claim.",{"name":323,"plain_english":324,"sample_language":325,"common_mistake":326},"Reporting and Communication Obligations","Specifies who each party reports to, how often status updates are required, the format of those updates, and the escalation path for issues outside the party's authority.","[PARTY A] shall provide a written status report to [SUPERVISOR / PARTY B] every [FREQUENCY], using the format set out in Schedule C. Material issues must be escalated within [X] business days of identification.","Omitting an escalation path entirely — without a defined route for raising problems, issues either get buried or escalate chaotically, and both outcomes are difficult to attribute to any party's documented failure.",{"name":328,"plain_english":329,"sample_language":330,"common_mistake":331},"Confidentiality and Information Handling","Prohibits parties from disclosing information obtained in the course of performing their responsibilities and defines how confidential materials must be stored and returned.","Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information received in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent. Upon termination, all confidential materials shall be returned or destroyed within [X] days.","Cross-referencing a separate NDA that no longer exists or has different terms — conflicting confidentiality clauses in multiple documents create gaps that a departing employee or contractor can exploit.",{"name":333,"plain_english":334,"sample_language":335,"common_mistake":336},"Compliance and Regulatory Obligations","Requires each party to perform their responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, internal policies, and industry regulations, and assigns accountability for any resulting compliance failures.","[PARTY A] shall perform all assigned duties in compliance with applicable [LAWS / REGULATIONS / INDUSTRY STANDARDS] and the Company's [POLICY NAME] policy. Any compliance breach by [PARTY A] shall be [PARTY A]'s sole responsibility.","Referencing 'all applicable laws' without specifying the industry or jurisdiction — vague compliance language provides no practical guidance and is frequently ignored until a regulator or court imposes the standard.",{"name":338,"plain_english":339,"sample_language":340,"common_mistake":341},"Amendment and Role Modification","Sets out the process for updating or reassigning responsibilities, ensuring changes are documented in writing and signed by all affected parties before taking effect.","Any modification to the roles, duties, or authority levels set out in this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by all parties. Verbal agreements or email exchanges do not constitute an amendment unless subsequently reduced to a written and signed addendum.","Allowing roles to drift informally over time without amending the document — when responsibilities change in practice but not on paper, the original agreement becomes a liability rather than a protection.",{"name":343,"plain_english":344,"sample_language":345,"common_mistake":346},"Term, Termination, and Transition","Specifies how long the role assignment lasts, the conditions under which it can be ended, the notice required, and the handover obligations when a party exits the role.","This Agreement is effective from [START DATE] and continues until [END DATE / PROJECT COMPLETION / TERMINATED BY NOTICE]. Either party may terminate by providing [X] days' written notice. Upon termination, [PARTY A] shall complete a structured handover to [SUCCESSOR / PARTY B] within [X] business days.","No handover or transition clause — when a key role-holder leaves without a documented transition obligation, critical context, relationships, and in-progress work disappear with them.",[348,353,358,363,368,373,378,383],{"step":349,"title":350,"description":351,"tip":352},1,"Identify all parties and the governing context","Enter the full legal name of every individual or organization covered by the document. Describe the project, department, or engagement in enough detail that someone unfamiliar with the business understands the scope.","Use the same party names here as appear in any related contract (employment agreement, SOW, or JV agreement) to avoid creating conflicting references.",{"step":354,"title":355,"description":356,"tip":357},2,"Define each role with a formal title and reporting line","Assign a consistent title to each role, state who it reports to, and set an effective date. Cross-reference your HR system or org chart to ensure titles match.","If the role has a dotted-line reporting relationship in addition to a primary one, document both — dual reporting without clarity is a common source of accountability gaps.",{"step":359,"title":360,"description":361,"tip":362},3,"List core duties with enough specificity to be measurable","Write each duty as an action-oriented statement with a subject, verb, and object. Attach a Schedule A if the duty list is long enough to clutter the main document.","For each duty, ask: could a third party objectively determine whether this was done? If not, add a qualifier — deadline, quantity, quality standard, or format.",{"step":364,"title":365,"description":366,"tip":367},4,"Set decision-making authority thresholds","Define financial and operational approval limits for each party. State what requires single-party sign-off, what requires joint approval, and what requires escalation to a higher authority.","Start with the decisions that caused the most friction or delay in the last 90 days — those are the exact thresholds the document needs to resolve.",{"step":369,"title":370,"description":371,"tip":372},5,"Establish performance standards and KPIs","Link each role to at least two measurable KPIs — deadline adherence, output volume, quality score, or a financial metric. Place detailed KPI tables in Schedule B to keep the main body readable.","KPIs that are reviewed regularly get taken seriously; KPIs that sit in a drawer do not. Specify the review frequency in this clause to create a built-in accountability cadence.",{"step":374,"title":375,"description":376,"tip":377},6,"Document reporting frequency and escalation paths","State how often each party must report on their responsibilities, to whom, and in what format. Name the escalation contact and set a response time standard.","A named escalation contact — not just a title — reduces delays. If the person in that role changes, update the agreement by amendment rather than leaving it to informal knowledge.",{"step":379,"title":380,"description":381,"tip":382},7,"Add confidentiality, compliance, and amendment clauses","Tailor the confidentiality clause to the sensitivity of information each party handles. Reference specific regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX) if applicable. Confirm the amendment clause requires written sign-off.","If the parties are already covered by a standalone NDA, reference it here and confirm which document controls in a conflict — do not replicate conflicting terms.",{"step":384,"title":385,"description":386,"tip":387},8,"Obtain signatures before responsibilities take effect","All parties must sign before the effective date. Route for signature in the order the roles interact — the assigning party first, then the role-holder. Retain a fully executed copy for each signatory.","Use a timestamped eSign tool so you have an audit trail if the assignment date is later disputed — this is especially important for co-founder and contractor role assignments.",[389,393,397,401,405,409],{"mistake":390,"why_it_matters":391,"fix":392},"Assigning accountability to a team instead of an individual","When a team is listed as accountable, no single person feels ownership. Failures get attributed to 'the group,' and the document becomes unenforceable against any individual.","Assign accountability to one named individual per responsibility, even if a team does the work. List supporting team members under the responsible party, not the accountable one.",{"mistake":394,"why_it_matters":395,"fix":396},"Leaving authority thresholds undefined","Without explicit approval limits, every decision either stalls waiting for sign-off or gets made unilaterally with no documented authority — both outcomes create operational and legal risk.","Set specific financial thresholds (e.g., '$5,000 without approval, $5,001 and above requires written sign-off from [NAME]') and operational equivalents for scope changes and resource allocation.",{"mistake":398,"why_it_matters":399,"fix":400},"Not updating the document when responsibilities change","Roles evolve in practice, but if the document doesn't reflect current reality, the original terms remain legally operative — meaning the party performing new duties may not be covered, and the party no longer performing old ones may still be obligated.","Build a scheduled review into the agreement — annually at minimum — and execute a signed amendment every time material responsibilities shift.",{"mistake":402,"why_it_matters":403,"fix":404},"Writing duties in vague, aspirational language","Phrases like 'support the team' or 'drive results' provide no objective standard for performance evaluation and cannot support a breach or termination decision.","Rewrite each duty as a specific, action-oriented statement with a measurable outcome, deadline, or quality standard attached.",{"mistake":406,"why_it_matters":407,"fix":408},"Omitting a handover and transition clause","When a role-holder exits without a documented transition obligation, institutional knowledge, vendor relationships, and in-progress work vanish with them, often causing project failure or costly delays.","Include an explicit transition clause requiring a structured handover — with a defined timeframe and a named recipient — upon termination or reassignment.",{"mistake":410,"why_it_matters":411,"fix":412},"Signing after responsibilities have already begun","In common-law jurisdictions, consideration issues can arise when one party has already started performing — restricting the document's enforceability for clauses like confidentiality and IP assignment.","Execute the document before the effective date. If a post-start signature is unavoidable, provide documented additional consideration — a bonus, increased compensation, or additional benefit — at the time of signing.",[414,417,420,423,426,429,432,435,438],{"question":415,"answer":416},"What is a roles and responsibilities document?","A roles and responsibilities document is a formal agreement that defines the specific duties, decision-making authority, performance standards, and accountability structures assigned to each party in a business relationship, project, or organizational function. It transforms informal expectations into documented, enforceable obligations — reducing conflicts, eliminating accountability gaps, and providing a clear reference when disputes arise about who was supposed to do what.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"When should I use a roles and responsibilities document?","Use one at the start of any new project, team, or engagement where multiple parties share accountability for outcomes. Common triggers include onboarding a new employee or contractor, launching a cross-functional project, forming a joint venture, restructuring a department, or formalizing a vendor relationship. It is also valuable when recurring disputes about task ownership signal that informal role definitions are no longer sufficient.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"Is a roles and responsibilities document legally binding?","Yes, when properly drafted, executed with signatures, and supported by consideration — typically the employment relationship, the project engagement, or the compensation being paid. Like any contract, its enforceability depends on the specificity of its terms; vague duties and undefined authority limits are harder to enforce than precise, measurable obligations. In most jurisdictions, a signed document with clear terms and identified parties is generally enforceable.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"What is the difference between a roles and responsibilities document and a job description?","A job description is typically a recruiting and HR tool that summarizes the general nature of a role for purposes of hiring and compensation banding. A roles and responsibilities document is a binding agreement that defines specific duties, authority thresholds, performance standards, and escalation paths for a named individual in a specific context — and is signed by both parties. Job descriptions are informational; roles and responsibilities documents create enforceable obligations.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"How detailed should a roles and responsibilities document be?","Detailed enough that a third party unfamiliar with the business could determine objectively whether each party fulfilled their obligations. Each duty should include an action verb, an output or outcome, and a standard or deadline. Authority thresholds should be expressed in specific dollar amounts or operational metrics. KPIs should be measurable and tied to a review frequency. Vague language — however well-intentioned — provides no protection when accountability is disputed.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"What is a RACI matrix and how does it relate to this document?","A RACI matrix assigns one of four statuses to each party for every task or decision: Responsible (does the work), Accountable (owns the outcome), Consulted (provides input), or Informed (receives updates). A RACI matrix is a visual tool that can be embedded as a schedule or attachment within a roles and responsibilities document to make authority and accountability relationships immediately scannable. For complex projects with many tasks and parties, a RACI is the most efficient way to document role assignments.\n",{"question":433,"answer":434},"Can a roles and responsibilities document be used for contractors?","Yes, and it is strongly recommended. For contractors, the document should be attached to or referenced within the independent contractor agreement to ensure consistency between the two. Be careful not to introduce employment-like language — such as requiring the contractor to follow specific work methods or work set hours — that could support a misclassification claim. Focus on deliverables and outcomes rather than the means of performance.\n",{"question":436,"answer":437},"What happens if responsibilities change after the document is signed?","The original signed terms remain operative until formally amended. If responsibilities shift informally without a signed amendment, the party performing new duties may be acting outside their documented scope, and the party no longer performing original duties may still be legally obligated to do so. Execute a written, signed amendment each time material responsibilities change — and include a clause in the original document requiring this process.\n",{"question":439,"answer":440},"Do I need a lawyer to draft a roles and responsibilities document?","For straightforward internal team or project assignments, a well-structured template is typically sufficient. Consider engaging a lawyer when the document governs a high-value joint venture, a co-founder relationship with equity implications, a heavily regulated industry context, or a cross-border engagement where different employment laws apply. A legal review of 1–2 hours for a template-based document typically costs $200–$500 and is worthwhile when the stakes — financial, regulatory, or reputational — are significant.\n",[442,446,450,454,458,462],{"industry":443,"icon_asset_id":444,"specifics":445},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Defining ownership of product features, sprint deliverables, and on-call responsibilities across engineering, product, and QA teams where accountability gaps cause release delays.",{"industry":447,"icon_asset_id":448,"specifics":449},"Construction and Engineering","industry-construction","Assigning safety obligations, subcontractor supervision duties, and project milestone accountability across general contractors, subcontractors, and site managers on multi-party projects.",{"industry":451,"icon_asset_id":452,"specifics":453},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Formalizing clinical versus administrative duties, patient data handling responsibilities, and HIPAA compliance obligations across care teams, administrators, and third-party vendors.",{"industry":455,"icon_asset_id":456,"specifics":457},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Documenting partner, manager, and associate responsibilities on client engagements, including deliverable ownership, client communication rights, and billing authority thresholds.",{"industry":459,"icon_asset_id":460,"specifics":461},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","Assigning quality control sign-off authority, supplier relationship ownership, and production scheduling duties to prevent single points of failure on the shop floor.",{"industry":463,"icon_asset_id":464,"specifics":465},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Documenting compliance officer duties, trading authority limits, and audit response responsibilities in line with regulatory requirements from bodies such as the SEC, FCA, or OSFI.",[467,471,474,476],{"vs":468,"vs_template_id":469,"summary":470},"Job Description","job-description-template-D13423","A job description is a recruiting tool that summarizes the general nature of a role for hiring and compensation purposes. A roles and responsibilities document is a binding agreement with specific duties, authority thresholds, and performance standards signed by both parties. Use a job description to attract candidates; use a roles and responsibilities document to create enforceable obligations once someone is in the role.",{"vs":253,"vs_template_id":472,"summary":473},"service-level-agreement-D12665","An SLA defines the performance standards a service provider must meet — uptime, response time, resolution time — and the remedies for failure. A roles and responsibilities document defines who is accountable for what within a team or organization, including internal roles that an SLA never addresses. Use an SLA for vendor or client service commitments; use a roles and responsibilities document for internal or joint-team accountability structures.",{"vs":112,"vs_template_id":257,"summary":475},"An independent contractor agreement governs the commercial relationship — payment, IP ownership, termination, and legal status. A roles and responsibilities document defines the specific work scope and accountability framework within that relationship. For contractor engagements, both documents are needed: the contractor agreement as the governing commercial instrument, with a roles and responsibilities attachment defining deliverables and authority.",{"vs":142,"vs_template_id":477,"summary":478},"joint-venture-agreement-D183","A joint venture agreement establishes the legal structure, profit sharing, governance, and exit terms of a partnership between two or more companies. A roles and responsibilities document defines the operational duties and decision-making authority of each party within that structure. The JV agreement creates the entity and its rules; the roles and responsibilities document makes day-to-day accountability clear enough to actually operate it.",{"use_template":480,"template_plus_review":484,"custom_drafted":488},{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Internal team role assignments, project charters, and contractor scope definitions in single-jurisdiction engagements","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":485,"cost":486,"time":487},"Co-founder role splits with equity implications, multi-party projects above $100K, or regulated industries","$200–$500","1–3 days",{"best_for":489,"cost":490,"time":491},"Joint ventures, executive-level role separations, cross-border engagements, or disputes requiring forensic clarity","$1,000–$4,000+","1–2 weeks",[493,498,503,508],{"code":494,"name":495,"flag_asset_id":496,"note":497},"us","United States","flag-us","In at-will employment states, a roles and responsibilities document does not create a fixed-term employment right unless it explicitly says so — include a savings clause confirming at-will status is unchanged. For contractors, avoid language that controls the method of performance rather than the outcome, as this can support an employee misclassification claim under IRS and DOL standards. Non-disclosure obligations embedded in this document should align with applicable state law, particularly in California where standalone NDAs face specific restrictions.",{"code":499,"name":500,"flag_asset_id":501,"note":502},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian courts scrutinize any document that modifies an employee's duties or conditions of employment after the start date — a post-hire roles document that significantly alters duties may require fresh consideration to be enforceable. In Quebec, all employment-related documents intended for provincial employees must be provided in French. Performance standards and KPIs embedded in the document should be reasonable and consistently applied to avoid constructive dismissal exposure under provincial employment standards acts.",{"code":504,"name":505,"flag_asset_id":506,"note":507},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK employers must provide a written statement of employment particulars by day one; a roles and responsibilities document can supplement but not replace that statutory requirement. Significant unilateral changes to an employee's documented duties without consent can constitute a breach of contract or trigger a constructive dismissal claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Data handling responsibilities included in the document should align with UK GDPR obligations, particularly where the role involves processing personal data.",{"code":509,"name":510,"flag_asset_id":511,"note":512},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive requires employers to provide clear written terms on the nature of work by the first day of employment; a roles and responsibilities document helps satisfy this obligation. Member states including France, Germany, and the Netherlands impose strong employee protections against unilateral role changes — amendments to documented responsibilities may require employee consent or a formal consultation process. Where the role involves processing personal data, GDPR Article 24 requires clear documentation of controller and processor responsibilities, which this document can formally capture.",[243,257,514,250,254,515,516,517,518,519,520,521],"barista-job-description-D13535","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employee-handbook-D712","employment-agreement-executive-D543","fixed-term-contract-D13225","charter-agreement-D13440","consulting-agreement-D12711","remote-work-agreement-D13282",{"emit_how_to":203,"emit_defined_term":203},{"primary_folder":524,"secondary_folder":525,"document_type":526,"industry":527,"business_stage":528,"tags":529,"confidence":534},"business-administration","leadership-and-management","agreement","general","all-stages",[530,531,532,533],"roles-and-responsibilities","accountability","organizational-structure","authority-and-decision-making",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Roles and Responsibilities Document?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Roles and Responsibilities document\u003C/strong> is a binding agreement that formally assigns specific duties, decision-making authority, performance standards, and accountability boundaries to each named party in a business relationship, project team, or organizational function. Unlike a casual job description or an informal verbal understanding, this document creates enforceable obligations — defining not just what each party is supposed to do, but to what standard, within what authority limits, and with what consequences when those obligations are not met. It is used across employment, contracting, joint ventures, and cross-functional projects wherever overlapping or unclear responsibilities create operational or legal risk.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a documented roles and responsibilities agreement, accountability is governed by assumption — and assumptions fail at the worst possible moments. When a deliverable is missed, a budget is overspent, or a compliance obligation is ignored, the absence of a written assignment makes it nearly impossible to attribute fault, manage performance, or defend against a claim. Co-founders without documented role splits routinely end up in court over who controlled what; project teams without defined authority thresholds stall on every decision above a trivial dollar amount; vendors without explicit scope assignments deliver against the wrong expectations and dispute every out-of-scope request. A signed roles and responsibilities document eliminates these failure modes before they occur — giving every party a shared, written reference for what success looks like and who owns each piece of it. This template provides the structure to do that in under an hour, with language precise enough to hold up when it matters.\u003C/p>\n",1778696306687]