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The Standard Contract For Services is a fundamental legal document used in the Belgian market to establish formal service relationships between businesses or between businesses and individual service providers. This template is specifically designed to comply with Belgian civil law requirements and incorporates necessary provisions under the Belgian Civil Code and Code of Economic Law. It is particularly useful for businesses engaging external service providers, consultants, or contractors for specific projects or ongoing services. The document covers essential aspects including service scope, payment terms, liability provisions, intellectual property rights, and data protection requirements under Belgian law and GDPR. It's structured to provide sufficient flexibility for various service types while maintaining compliance with Belgian regulatory requirements and business practices.

1. Parties: Identification of the service provider and client, including full legal names, registration numbers, registered offices, and authorized representatives

2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the parties' business activities, and purpose of the service arrangement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Services, Deliverables, Intellectual Property Rights, and other relevant definitions

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of services to be provided, including any specific requirements, standards, or qualifications

5. Duration and Termination: Term of the agreement, renewal provisions, and termination rights including notice periods as per Belgian law

6. Fees and Payment: Payment terms, invoicing requirements (including VAT considerations), payment methods, and late payment consequences

7. Service Provider's Obligations: Key responsibilities, performance standards, compliance with laws, and professional standards

8. Client's Obligations: Client's responsibilities, including provision of information, access, and cooperation

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of pre-existing and newly created IP, including moral rights considerations under Belgian law

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information, duration of obligations, and permitted disclosures

11. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability provisions compliant with Belgian law, indemnification obligations, and insurance requirements

12. Force Majeure: Events constituting force majeure and consequences under Belgian law

13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, assignment, severability, entire agreement, and amendments

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Explicit reference to Belgian law and jurisdiction of Belgian courts