Computer Consulting Services Agreement

Consultant: [Name/Company] · Client: [Name] · Effective Date: [Date]

1. Services

Consultant will provide the following IT/computer consulting services: [Description — e.g. network setup, software implementation, ongoing IT support].

2. Fees

[Hourly rate of [Amount] / flat project fee of [Amount] / monthly retainer of [Amount]], invoiced [Frequency].

3. Client's Systems and Access

Client will provide Consultant with necessary access to systems and data required to perform the services. Consultant will use such access only for the purposes of this engagement.

4. Confidentiality and Data Security

Consultant will keep confidential any Client data or system information encountered during the engagement and will take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Ownership of Deliverables

[State who owns any custom code, configurations, or documentation created — typically Client, upon full payment.]

6. Limitation of Liability

Consultant's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the fees paid by Client in the [Number] months preceding the claim. Consultant is not liable for indirect or consequential damages, including data loss, except to the extent caused by Consultant's gross negligence.

7. Term and Termination

This Agreement runs [month-to-month / for a Term] and may be terminated by either party with [Notice Period] notice.

Consultant: ______________________ Date: ____________ Client: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Given how much access an IT consultant typically has to sensitive systems and data, the confidentiality and liability limitation sections deserve more scrutiny than in a typical services agreement — both sides should be clear about what happens if something goes wrong with client data.*