DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made on this _____________________ Between Barsam
Design (hereinafter referred to as the “Designer”) and ________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “Client”). Together referred to as “Parties.”
The parties, therefore, agree to be legally bound by the following terms: –
1. Services.
The Designer agrees to provide the Client with a 2D, or 3D demonstration of the
possible outcome of the remodel needed and full details of the Blueprints, which
have all the dimensions, material list, and elevations.
2. Timeline.
The parties agree that the project shall be for a period of ____________.
3. Design Fee.
The parties agree that compensation for the provided services by the Designer
herein shall be $___________.
The parties agree that the Designer shall be paid a 50% deposit of the agreed
compensation to start the designs, and the 50% balance shall be settled once the
services have been rendered.
The Designer herein cannot give the Client the detailed proposal for actual
construction until the design is finished, based on the style and materials the client
has selected.
4. Independent Contractors.
The parties herein agree that the Designer and the Client’s relationship is that of an
Independent Contractor, and nothing shall be construed to infer otherwise.
5. Indemnity.
The Client agrees to hold harmless and indemnifies the Designer from all liability
claims that may arise from the performance of this Agreement.
6. Expenses.
The Client agrees to reimburse the Designer for all the expenses incurred during the
performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to; reasonable travel
expenses, lodging, meals, delivery, etc.
The Designer shall provide all the necessary and requested receipts as proof of the
expenses to the Client.
7. Ownership.
The Designer retains the ownership of the design concept, sketches, plans, 3D
drawings, and any other materials provided for the project.
8. Dispute/Conflict Resolution.
Suppose any dispute/conflict arises from the performance of this Agreement. In that
case, the parties agree to engage the services of a neutral mediator to allow the
parties to resolve the dispute/conflict amicably. If it fails, parties agree that the
dispute/conflict shall be resolved through Arbitration, with each party bearing their
fees and costs.
9. Termination.
Either party to this Agreement may terminate the services herein by issuing ten days’
written notice to the other party.
The Client shall be responsible for paying any outstanding expenses and Designer’s
fees at the time of termination of the services.
The Designer shall reimburse any remaining balance of the Client’s expenses from
any unfinished/uncompleted service at the time of termination.
10. Governing Law.
The validity and performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
11. Force Majeure.
The Designer shall not be deemed to be in breach of the terms of this Agreement if
the Designer is unable to complete the performance of the Services or any portion
thereof because of fire, earthquake, labor dispute, Acts of God or public enemy,
death, illness, or incapacity of Designer or any local, provincial, federal, national or
international law, governmental order or regulation or any other event beyond
Designer’s control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event").
Upon any Force Majeure Event, the Designer shall notify the Client of its inability to
perform or of the delay in completing the Services and shall propose a revision to the
schedule for completion of the Services.
12. Modification.
The parties herein may modify the terms of this Agreement by mutually agreeing and
reducing the same in writing and signed by both parties.
13. Waiver.
The failure by either party to this Agreement to enforce any right or remedy shall not
be interpreted as a waiver of such right or remedy or be construed as a continuing
waiver of any other breach.
14. Acknowledgment.
The Client herein acknowledges and agrees that the Designer herein does not
provide construction work and will not be construed to provide construction works
under this agreement.
15. Severability.
Suppose any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a
Court of Law. In that case, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
effect, and the unenforceable/invalid provision shall be severed from this Agreement.
16. Assignment.
The parties herein agree not to assign their rights and obligations under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.
17. Entire Agreement.
The terms under this Agreement constitute the entire Agreement between the parties
and supersedes any other prior oral or written negotiations, promises, or
agreements.
In WITNESS whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the date indicated below; –
THE DESIGNER: BARSAM DESIGN; –
Signature:
__________________________
Name:
_____________________________
Date:
______________________________
Email Address:
info@barsamdesign.com
Tel No.: 818-427-6723
THE CLIENT:
______________________
Signature:
_________________________
Name:
_____________________________
Date:
______________________________
Email Address:
_____________________
Tel No.:
____________________________
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