The Subcontractor Agreement For Professional Services is designed for use in New Zealand business contexts where a primary contractor needs to engage professional service providers as subcontractors to deliver specialized services to end clients. This agreement is particularly relevant when a company has won a larger contract and needs to bring in external expertise to fulfill specific components of the work. The document incorporates New Zealand legal requirements and business practices, addressing key aspects such as GST requirements, professional indemnity insurance, and local dispute resolution mechanisms. It is structured to protect intellectual property rights, maintain confidentiality, and ensure clear communication channels between all parties. The agreement is commonly used across various professional service sectors and can be customized to accommodate specific industry requirements while maintaining compliance with New Zealand law.
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1. Parties: Identifies and provides full legal details of the contractor and subcontractor
2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement, including the contractor's main contract and need for subcontractor services
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and sets out interpretation rules
4. Engagement and Scope of Services: Details the engagement terms and specific services to be provided by the subcontractor
5. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination
6. Subcontractor Obligations: Lists key responsibilities and performance standards expected from the subcontractor
7. Contractor Obligations: Outlines what the contractor will provide to enable the subcontractor to perform the services
8. Fees and Payment Terms: Details the compensation structure, payment schedule, and invoicing requirements
9. Intellectual Property Rights: Addresses ownership and usage rights of work created during the engagement
10. Confidentiality: Defines confidential information and obligations regarding its protection
11. Insurance and Liability: Specifies required insurance coverage and liability limitations
12. Relationship of Parties: Clarifies the independent contractor relationship and prevents creation of employment relationship
13. Dispute Resolution: Outlines the process for resolving disputes between parties
14. General Provisions: Contains standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment
1. Health and Safety: Detailed health and safety obligations when services involve on-site work or specific safety requirements
2. Equipment and Resources: Specifies who provides what equipment when specific tools or resources are needed for service delivery
3. Key Personnel: Names specific individuals when the services require particular staff members or expertise
4. Non-Compete: Restrictions on working with competitors when there are legitimate business interests to protect
5. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and performance standards when detailed service levels need to be measured
6. Warranty: Additional warranties when specific quality guarantees are required for the services
7. Data Protection: Detailed data handling requirements when personal or sensitive data processing is involved
8. Force Majeure: Specific provisions for unforeseen events when service continuity is critical
9. Change Control: Process for managing changes when the scope of services is likely to evolve
10. Compliance with Main Contract: Flow-down provisions when specific main contract obligations need to be passed to the subcontractor
1. Schedule 1: Services Description: Detailed specification of services to be provided, including deliverables and timeframes
2. Schedule 2: Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment terms
3. Schedule 3: Service Levels: Specific performance standards, KPIs, and measurement criteria
4. Schedule 4: Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance requirements including types and levels of coverage
5. Schedule 5: Key Personnel: Details of key staff members and their qualifications
6. Schedule 6: Approved Subcontractors: List of any pre-approved further subcontractors if applicable
7. Appendix A: Form of Invoice: Template for invoices to ensure compliance with payment requirements
8. Appendix B: Change Request Form: Standard form for requesting and documenting changes to services
9. Appendix C: Confidentiality Agreement: Detailed confidentiality terms for key personnel if required
10. Appendix D: Main Contract Relevant Provisions: Extract of relevant provisions from the main contract that apply to the subcontractor
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