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The Project Service Agreement is a vital legal instrument used in Qatar for establishing and managing project-based service relationships between service providers and clients. This document type is particularly relevant for Qatar's rapidly developing economy and major infrastructure initiatives, where clear definition of service scope, deliverables, and responsibilities is crucial. The agreement encompasses essential elements required under Qatar law, including detailed service specifications, payment mechanisms, performance standards, and risk allocation provisions. It serves as the primary contract document for project-based services across various sectors, ensuring compliance with local regulations while facilitating effective project execution. The agreement is structured to accommodate both local and international business practices, incorporating necessary provisions for Qatar's specific legal and commercial requirements.

1. Parties: Identification of contracting parties with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, project overview, and parties' intentions

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defined terms, rules of interpretation, and language requirements per Qatar law

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of services to be provided, deliverables, and project objectives

5. Term and Timeline: Duration of agreement, key milestones, and completion dates

6. Payment Terms: Fees, payment schedule, invoicing requirements, and currency provisions

7. Contractor Obligations: Key responsibilities, performance standards, and compliance requirements

8. Client Obligations: Client responsibilities, provision of information, and access requirements

9. Change Management: Process for requesting and implementing changes to scope or services

10. Quality and Performance Standards: Required quality levels, KPIs, and performance measurement criteria

11. Warranties and Representations: Standard and specific warranties regarding services and capacity to contract

12. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks, limitation of liability, and indemnification obligations

13. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and minimum limits

14. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

15. Intellectual Property: Ownership and usage rights of project-related IP

16. Termination: Termination rights, processes, and consequences

17. Force Majeure: Events beyond party control and their treatment

18. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes, including Qatar law requirements

19. Governing Law: Qatar law as governing law and jurisdiction provisions

20. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, and amendments