Project-Based Contract

Contract No.: _________________________
Place of Signing: ______________________
Date of Signing: ____ / __ / ____

Article 1. Parties to the Contract

Party A (Client): ___________________________
Unified Social Credit Code / Business License No.: _______________________
Registered Address: ________________________________________
Contact Person & Information: _______________________________

Party B (Contractor): ___________________________
Unified Social Credit Code / Business License No.: _______________________
Registered Address: ________________________________________
Contact Person & Information: _______________________________

Article 2. Project Scope and Requirements

  1. Project Name: _________________________
  2. Project Objectives and Work Content: _________________________
  3. Party A shall provide Party B with necessary information, materials, and support required to complete the project.
  4. Party B shall complete the project as agreed in the contract and meet the required quality standards.

Article 3. Contract Term

  1. Contract Type: □ Fixed-term □ Until project completion
  2. Project Start Date: ____ / __ / ____
  3. Project Completion Date: ____ / __ / ____
  4. Any extension or change of the project shall be confirmed in writing by both parties.

Article 4. Project Fees and Payment Terms

  1. Total Project Fee: RMB ______ (or USD ______), or payable by stages/milestones.
  2. Payment Terms:
    • Stage Payments: _________________________
    • Final Payment upon Project Completion: _________________________
  3. Payment Method & Time: Bank transfer / Check / Other agreed method.
  4. Taxes and fees incurred in the performance of the contract shall be borne by ______ party.

Article 5. Project Deliverables and Acceptance

  1. Party B shall submit project deliverables as agreed, which may include documents, codes, reports, design drawings, etc.
  2. Acceptance Standard: Party A shall complete acceptance and issue written confirmation within ____ days upon receiving the deliverables.
  3. If the deliverables fail to meet contract requirements, Party B shall revise or resubmit them within ____ days after receiving Party A’s feedback.

Article 6. Confidentiality

  1. Both parties shall keep confidential all trade secrets, client information, and technical data obtained during the performance of this contract.
  2. Without prior written consent, neither party shall disclose such information to any third party or use it for other purposes.
  3. The confidentiality obligation shall remain effective for ____ years after termination of the contract.

Article 7. Intellectual Property

  1. Ownership of project deliverables and intellectual property rights:
    • □ Party B retains all rights
    • □ Party A owns the usage rights and ownership of deliverables
  2. Both parties may separately execute an intellectual property transfer or licensing agreement if necessary.

Article 8. Rights and Obligations of the Parties

  1. Party A’s Obligations:
    • Provide necessary project information and support;
    • Pay fees as agreed in the contract;
    • Cooperate with Party B to complete project work.
  2. Party B’s Obligations:
    • Complete the project as required by the contract;
    • Comply with Party A’s relevant safety and management rules;
    • Keep confidential all materials and information provided by Party A.

Article 9. Liability for Breach

  1. If Party B fails to complete the project as agreed or the deliverables do not meet the standards, Party B shall bear liability for damages.
  2. If Party A fails to pay the fees as agreed, Party A shall bear liability for breach and pay overdue interest at the rate of ______%.
  3. If performance of the contract is prevented by force majeure, neither party shall be held liable, but both shall negotiate to resolve the matter.

Article 10. Termination

  1. This contract shall automatically terminate upon project completion.
  2. The contract may be terminated early by mutual consent, with written confirmation of completed work and settlement of fees.
  3. In the event of a serious breach by one party, the other party has the right to terminate the contract and claim damages.

Article 11. Dispute Resolution

  1. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the place of signing.
  2. Any disputes arising during the performance of this contract shall first be resolved through negotiation. If negotiation fails, the matter may be submitted to the arbitration commission or the People’s Court of the place of signing.

Article 12. Miscellaneous

  1. Matters not covered in this contract shall be addressed by a written supplementary agreement, which shall have the same legal effect as this contract.
  2. This contract is executed in two (2) originals, with each party holding one copy. It shall take effect upon signing and stamping by both parties.
  3. Both parties confirm that electronic signatures and paper signatures are equally valid.

Signatures

Party A (Client): ___________________ (Seal/Signature)
Date: ____ / __ / ____

Party B (Contractor): ___________________ (Seal/Signature)
Date: ____ / __ / ____