Client Engagement Agreement Template
FINLOG E&P (Oil & Gas) Consultants www.finlogeandp.com
1. Parties
This Client Engagement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between:
FINLOG E&P (Oil & Gas) Consultants (“the Consultant”, “we”, “our”), and [Client Name] (“the Client”, “you”, “your”), located at [Client Address].
Both parties agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Purpose of Engagement
The Client engages the Consultant to provide professional consulting services in one or more of the following areas:
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Energy cost optimization
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Operational finance
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Offshore logistics and supply chain
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Project finance, budgeting, and cost control
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Any additional services mutually agreed in writing
The specific scope of work will be defined in Section 3.
3. Scope of Work
The Consultant will provide the following services:
[Insert detailed scope, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes]
Examples include:
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Diagnostic assessment of operational cost drivers
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Financial modelling and cost‑benefit analysis
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Offshore logistics optimization frameworks
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Project finance structuring and reporting templates
Any changes to the scope must be agreed in writing by both parties.
4. Engagement Term
This Agreement begins on [Start Date] and continues until:
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Completion of the scope of work, or
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Termination by either party as per Section 12
5. Fees and Payment Terms
5.1 Fee Structure
Fees for the engagement will be:
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Fixed project fee: ₹[Amount], or
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Hourly/Day rate: ₹[Rate] per hour/day, or
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Retainer: ₹[Amount] per month
5.2 Payment Schedule
Payments will be made as follows:
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[Percentage]% upon signing this Agreement
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[Percentage]% upon delivery of interim deliverables
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Balance upon completion
5.3 Invoicing
Invoices are payable within [X] days of receipt.
Late payments may incur a [X]% monthly charge.
6. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
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Provide accurate, complete, and timely information
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Ensure access to relevant personnel, documents, and systems
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Respond to queries and approvals within reasonable timeframes
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Fulfill payment obligations as per Section 5
The Consultant is not responsible for delays caused by incomplete or inaccurate client inputs.
7. Consultant Responsibilities
The Consultant agrees to:
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Deliver services with professional skill, diligence, and integrity
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Maintain confidentiality of client information
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Provide timely communication and updates
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Deliver agreed outputs within reasonable timelines
8. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding:
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Business information
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Financial data
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Operational details
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Documents shared during the engagement
Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed:
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All pre‑existing intellectual property of the Consultant remains ours.
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All custom deliverables created for the Client may be used by the Client for internal business purposes.
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The Client may not resell, publish, or distribute Consultant deliverables without written permission.
10. Limitation of Liability
The Consultant is not liable for:
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Business outcomes or financial results
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Decisions made by the Client based on advice
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Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Consulting outcomes depend on multiple external factors beyond the Consultant’s control.
11. Data Protection
The Consultant will handle all client data in accordance with the Privacy Policy published on finlogeandp.com
12. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [X] days’ written notice.
Upon termination:
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The Client must pay for all work completed up to the termination date.
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No refunds will be issued for completed work or delivered materials.
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Any prepaid unused portion may be refunded as per the Refund & Cancellation Policy.
13. Dispute Resolution
In case of disputes:
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Both parties will attempt resolution through good‑faith discussion.
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If unresolved, disputes will be handled under the laws of India.
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Courts or arbitration bodies in [City/State] will have jurisdiction.
14. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals, or communications.
15. Amendments
Any amendments must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
16. Signatures
For FINLOG E&P (Oil & Gas) Consultants
Name: __________________________________ Designation: ____________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________________________
For the Client
Name: __________________________________ Designation: ____________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________________________