Personal Services Agreement
A Personal Services Agreement sets out the relationship between you, the service provider, and the business receiving the services.
5.0 (6 reviews)
Last updated December 19, 2024
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
As a services provider, it's important that you have the right documents in place to make sure your services are delivered effectively, and even more importantly, that you get remunerated for those services. This Personal Services Agreement sets out the terms and conditions between you as the service provider and the recipient of your services, which are essential in the context of any commercial transaction. A Personal Services Agreement is a simplified version of a more general services agreement, tailored to circumstances where both parties, but in particular the service recipient, have relatively basic commercial needs and expertise, while still providing flexibility over certain aspects of the service, in particular the duration or completion of the service.
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The terms and conditions in this agreement are drafted in a neutral manner; that is, they predominantly favour neither the service provider nor the service recipient.
The Legal Risk Score of a Personal Services Agreement Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The agreement places significant responsibility on the Provider to manage confidential information, including potentially harsh penalties if such information is disclosed without consent, which could expose the Provider to considerable liability.
- The document stipulates that all intellectual property created by the Provider in the course of delivering the services is owned by the Recipient, which could limit the Provider's control over their own creative outputs and future usage rights.
- The agreement allows the Recipient to unilaterally modify the terms related to the services, which could lead to unpredictability and potential financial instability for the Provider if changes are significant.
Personal Services Agreement Checklist
Complete your free Personal Services Agreement with our checklist
Review and Confirm Details
Ensure all personal and service details are accurately filled in, including the commencement date, description of services, and payment terms.
Secure Signatures
Obtain the necessary signatures from both the Provider and the Recipient to validate the agreement.
Distribute Copies
Distribute a signed copy of the agreement to both parties to ensure each has a record of the terms and conditions.
Monitor Compliance
Regularly review the performance of the services and compliance with the agreement terms, especially concerning confidentiality and intellectual property provisions.
What does the Personal Services Agreement cover?
- Provision of services;
- Timing and renewal;
- Pricing;
- Payment;
- Warranty, alterations and rejection of services;
- Confidentiality;
- Copyright and intellectual property;
- Limitation of liability and waivers;
- Mediation; and
- Termination for provider and recipient.
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