Outsourcing Service 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 & Contact Information: _______________________________
Party B (Service Provider): ___________________________
Unified Social Credit Code / Business License No.: _______________________
Registered Address: ________________________________________
Contact Person & Contact Information: _______________________________
Article 2. Service Scope
- Party B shall provide the following services according to Party A’s requirements: _________________________
- Service Standards: Party B shall complete the services in accordance with Party A’s requirements and industry standards, ensuring service quality.
- Party A may request service adjustments as needed, which shall be executed after mutual agreement by both parties.
Article 3. Contract Term
- Contract Type: □ Fixed-term □ Until completion of specific service tasks
- Commencement Date: ____ / __ / ____
- Termination Date: ____ / __ / ____ (or upon completion of agreed service tasks)
- Early Termination: Either party may terminate the contract by giving ____ days’ prior written notice to the other party.
Article 4. Service Fees and Payment Terms
- Service Fee: The total contract amount is RMB ______ (or USD ______), or payable by stages/projects.
- Payment Method and Schedule: Party A shall pay Party B as follows:
- Stage Payments: _________________________
- Final Payment upon Project Completion: _________________________
- Taxes and fees incurred in the performance of this contract shall be borne by ______ party.
Article 5. Service Delivery and Acceptance
- Party B shall complete service deliverables within the agreed timeline and submit them for Party A’s acceptance.
- Acceptance Standard: Party A shall complete acceptance and issue written confirmation within ____ days upon receiving the deliverables.
- If the deliverables do not meet contractual requirements, Party B shall revise or resubmit them within ____ days after receiving Party A’s feedback.
Article 6. Confidentiality
- Both parties shall keep strictly confidential any trade secrets, client information, or technical data obtained during the execution of this contract.
- Without prior written consent, neither party shall disclose or use such information for other purposes.
- The confidentiality obligation shall remain valid for ____ years after termination of this contract.
Article 7. Intellectual Property
- Ownership of service deliverables and related intellectual property rights shall be as follows:
- □ Party B retains all rights
- □ Party A owns the usage rights and ownership of the deliverables
- The parties may separately sign an agreement on intellectual property transfer or licensing if necessary.
Article 8. Rights and Obligations of the Parties
- Party A’s Obligations:
- Provide necessary materials, information, and working conditions;
- Pay service fees as agreed;
- Cooperate with Party B in service implementation.
- Party B’s Obligations:
- Complete the services as agreed in the contract;
- Comply with Party A’s work rules and safety regulations;
- Keep confidential any materials and information provided by Party A.
Article 9. Liability for Breach
- If Party B fails to perform service obligations or the service quality does not meet requirements, Party B shall bear corresponding compensation liability.
- If Party A fails to pay fees as agreed, Party A shall bear liability for breach and pay overdue interest at the rate of ______%.
- If performance of the contract is prevented by force majeure, neither party shall be held liable, but both parties shall promptly negotiate to resolve the matter.
Article 10. Contract Termination
- This contract shall automatically terminate upon expiry of the contract term.
- The contract may be terminated early by mutual agreement, with written confirmation of completed services and settlement of fees.
- 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
- This contract shall be governed by the laws of the place of signing.
- Any disputes arising during the performance of this contract shall first be resolved through negotiation. If negotiation fails, the dispute may be submitted to the arbitration commission or People’s Court of the place of signing.
Article 12. Miscellaneous
- Matters not covered in this contract shall be addressed by a written supplementary agreement, which shall have the same legal effect as this contract.
- 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.
- Both parties confirm that electronic signatures and paper signatures are equally valid.
Signatures
Party A (Client): ___________________ (Seal/Signature)
Date: ____ / __ / ____
Party B (Service Provider): ___________________ (Seal/Signature)
Date: ____ / __ / ____