Service & Consulting Agreement

A service agreement is the commercial contract that governs what you deliver, what you get paid, and who owns what. This template covers the provisions service providers and their clients argue about most: scope of work, IP ownership (critical given Canada's default creator-owns-copyright rule), limitation of liability, and payment terms including late interest.

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Service & Consulting Agreement

Service Provider & Client

Identify the service provider and the client.

Step 1 of 5Service Provider & Client
Service provider is a*

For corporations, include the corporate designation (Inc., Ltd., Corp.).

If your annual taxable supplies exceed $30,000, you must register for and charge HST on services in Ontario. Include your registration number on all invoices.

Client is a*

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This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — have a licensed Ontario lawyer review any agreement before signing.

Why use this template?

  • IP assignment clause overrides Canada's creator-owns-copyright default
  • Limitation of liability cap protects providers from catastrophic damages exposure
  • Late payment interest clause incentivises on-time payment
  • Precise scope of work prevents costly scope-creep disputes
  • Mutual termination for cause protects both parties

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