# General Service Agreement

## Parties

This General Service Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between:

**Client:** [CLIENT_FULL_NAME], an individual residing at [CLIENT_ADDRESS] ("Client")

and

**Contractor:** [CONTRACTOR_FULL_NAME], an individual with principal place of business at [CONTRACTOR_ADDRESS] ("Contractor")

Client and Contractor are each referred to herein as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

## Effective Date

This Agreement shall become effective as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date").

## Recitals

**WHEREAS**, Client is the owner of certain real property located at [PROPERTY_ADDRESS] (the "Property") and desires to have certain home improvement work performed thereon; and

**WHEREAS**, Contractor represents that Contractor possesses the necessary skills, experience, tools, and qualifications to perform the home improvement work described herein; and

**WHEREAS**, Client desires to engage Contractor to perform such work, and Contractor desires to perform such work for Client, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

## Definitions

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

**"Work"** means the home improvement services described in the Scope of Agreement section of this Agreement, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the project.

**"Project Site"** means the location at [PROPERTY_ADDRESS] where the Work is to be performed.

**"Change Order"** means a written document signed by both Parties that modifies the scope, cost, or schedule of the Work.

**"Substantial Completion"** means the stage at which the Work is sufficiently complete so that the Project Site can be used for its intended purpose, subject only to minor punch-list items.

**"Punch List"** means a list of minor items requiring completion, correction, or repair following Substantial Completion.

## Scope of Agreement

### Description of Work

Contractor agrees to perform the following home improvement work at the Project Site:

[DESCRIBE_IN_DETAIL_THE_SCOPE_OF_WORK — e.g., demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, finishing, etc.]

The Work shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision reasonably necessary to complete the project in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards for similar home improvement projects.

### Materials and Specifications

Contractor shall supply all materials necessary for the Work unless otherwise specified in Exhibit A attached hereto. All materials shall be of good quality and fit for their intended purpose. Where specific brands, models, or finishes are identified in Exhibit A, Contractor shall use those exact items or obtain Client's prior written approval for substitutions.

### Permits and Approvals

Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary building permits, inspections, and approvals required by applicable law for the Work. The cost of such permits and inspections shall be [INCLUDED_IN_THE_CONTRACT_PRICE / BILLED_SEPARATELY_TO_CLIENT]. Client shall cooperate with Contractor in providing access and information reasonably required to obtain such permits.

### Change Orders

No modification to the scope of the Work shall be effective unless set forth in a written Change Order signed by both Parties. Each Change Order shall describe the change, any adjustment to the contract price, and any adjustment to the completion schedule. Contractor shall not be obligated to perform work beyond the original scope without an executed Change Order.

### Client's Responsibilities

Client shall:

- Provide Contractor and Contractor's personnel with reasonable access to the Project Site during normal working hours;
- Identify any known hazards, hidden conditions, or utility locations at the Project Site;
- Make timely selections of finishes, fixtures, and materials when requested by Contractor;
- Pay all amounts due under this Agreement in accordance with the payment terms; and
- Ensure that the Project Site is free of personal belongings that could interfere with the Work.

## Term and Termination

### Term

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the Work has been completed, all Punch List items have been resolved, and final payment has been made, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

### Estimated Completion Date

Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to achieve Substantial Completion by [TARGET_COMPLETION_DATE]. The Parties acknowledge that this date is an estimate only and that delays may occur due to weather, material availability, Change Orders, or other circumstances beyond Contractor's reasonable control. Time is not of the essence unless expressly agreed in writing.

### Termination for Convenience

Client may terminate this Agreement at any time upon [NUMBER] days' written notice to Contractor. Upon such termination, Client shall pay Contractor for all Work performed through the date of termination, including the cost of materials ordered or purchased for the Work that cannot be returned, plus a reasonable allowance for demobilization.

### Termination for Cause

Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [NUMBER] days after receiving written notice specifying the breach.

Contractor may terminate this Agreement if Client fails to make any payment when due and such failure continues for [NUMBER] days after written notice.

Client may terminate this Agreement if Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with this Agreement, abandons the Project Site, or fails to maintain required insurance.

### Effect of Termination

Upon termination for any reason, Contractor shall:

- Cease all Work except as necessary to secure the Project Site;
- Deliver to Client all completed and partially completed Work;
- Remove Contractor's tools, equipment, and surplus materials from the Project Site; and
- Provide Client with an accounting of all amounts due.

Termination shall not relieve either Party of obligations accrued prior to the effective date of termination, including Client's obligation to pay for Work performed.

## Payment and Consideration

### Contract Price

Client agrees to pay Contractor for the Work the total sum of $[TOTAL_CONTRACT_AMOUNT] (the "Contract Price"), subject to adjustments only through written Change Orders.

### Payment Schedule

Client shall pay the Contract Price according to the following schedule:

| Milestone | Amount | Due |
|-----------|--------|-----|
| Initial deposit | $[DEPOSIT_AMOUNT] | Upon execution of this Agreement |
| [MILESTONE_2_DESCRIPTION] | $[AMOUNT] | [TRIGGER] |
| [MILESTONE_3_DESCRIPTION] | $[AMOUNT] | [TRIGGER] |
| Final payment | $[FINAL_AMOUNT] | Upon Substantial Completion and resolution of Punch List items |

### Invoices

Contractor shall provide Client with written invoices for each payment milestone. Client shall pay each invoice within [NUMBER] days of receipt.

### Late Payments

Any payment not made within [NUMBER] days of its due date shall accrue interest at the rate of [RATE]% per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.

### Disputed Amounts

Client may withhold payment only for amounts disputed in good faith. Client shall provide Contractor with a written statement describing the basis for any dispute within [NUMBER] days of receiving the applicable invoice. Undisputed amounts shall be paid when due.

## Confidentiality

### Confidential Information

Each Party acknowledges that, in the course of performing this Agreement, it may receive or have access to confidential information of the other Party, including but not limited to financial information, personal information, project plans, and proprietary business information ("Confidential Information").

### Obligations

Each Party agrees to:

- Hold all Confidential Information of the other Party in strict confidence;
- Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the disclosing Party's prior written consent;
- Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing obligations under this Agreement; and
- Return or destroy all Confidential Information upon termination of this Agreement or upon the disclosing Party's request.

### Exceptions

The obligations in this section shall not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party; (b) was lawfully known to the receiving Party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving Party without use of the disclosing Party's Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided the receiving Party gives prompt notice to the disclosing Party.

## Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [COUNTY], [STATE]. Each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

### Dispute Resolution

Prior to initiating any legal action, the Parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through direct negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved within [NUMBER] days, either Party may pursue all available legal remedies.

### Attorneys' Fees

In the event of any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non-prevailing Party.

## Signatures

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

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**CLIENT:**

Signature: ______________________________

Name: [CLIENT_FULL_NAME]

Date: ______________________________

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**CONTRACTOR:**

Signature: ______________________________

Name: [CONTRACTOR_FULL_NAME]

Date: ______________________________

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