BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Business Management Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made on [INSERT DATE ON WHICH THE AGREEMENT COMES INTO FORCE] (hereinafter referred to as the “Effective Date”) between:

[INSERT NAME OF THE OWNER], having registered office at [INSERT ADDRESS OF THE OWNER] (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, means and includes its legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns); and 

[INSERT NAME OF THE MANAGER], having registered office at [INSERT ADDRESS OF THE MANAGER] (hereinafter referred to as the “Manager” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, means and includes its legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns).

The “Owner” and the “Manager” together shall be referred to as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

WHEREAS

1. The Owner is engaged in the business of [INSERT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF OWNER’S BUSINESS] and desires to engage the services of the Manager for the management and operation of the Business.
2. The Manager has the necessary expertise, experience and qualification in business management and is willing to provide such services to the Owner.
3. The Owner and manager mutually agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement, which governs the working relationship between the parties.
4. The parties are duly authorized and have the capacity to enter into this agreement.
5. Both the parties affirm to understand the provisions contained herein and in case either party requires clarification as to one or more provisions, either party has had the right to seek clarifications or sought legal guidance.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and intending to, be legally bound, the Parties have agreed as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS
   1. “Owner” refers to an individual that owns the said Business as mentioned in this agreement.
   2. “Manager” refers to an individual providing Business management services to the owner as outlined in this agreement.
   3. “Business” refers to the organization or entity engaged in commercial activity with the purpose of generating income and profits.
   4. “Confidential Information" means any non-public information, data, documentation, trade secrets, know-how, or any other information disclosed by one party (Owner) to the other party (Manager) in connection with this agreement , whether in written, oral, electronic, or any other form, and identified as confidential or which the Parties should reasonably understand to be confidential.
   5. “Intellectual Property” refers to any patents, trademarks, service marks ,trade names, copyright, trade secrets, know-how or other intellectual property rights, applications ,registrations mentioned in this agreement thereof.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
   1. During the term of this agreement, the manager shall provide the following business Management services such as;
      1. Financial and Contract management- Manager will oversee and manage the financial aspects of the owner, business including but not limited to financial reporting and cash flow management.
      2. Operational support- Manager will assist in the day-to-day operational activities of the business providing workflow optimization and resource allocation.
      3. Other services- [INSERT ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHICH THE OWNER WANTS FROM THE MANAGER]
   2. Manager will provide regular updates and reports to the owner summarizing the status of the business and progress.
   3. The Owner has no right to assign any other services to the Manager other than as specifically mentioned in this agreement.
3. TERM AND TERMINATION
   1. The term shall commence on the effective date hereof and shall continue for a period of [INSERT TERM OF THE AGREEMENT], unless terminated earlier or extended as per the terms of this agreement.
   2. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein contained, and without prejudice to any other rights, either party shall have the right to terminate the present Agreement by giving the other party a written notice of [INSERT NUMBER OF DAYS FOR WRITTEN NOTICE] days.
   3. The Parties may terminate the agreement if there is a material breach of the terms and failure to resolve such a breach within 30 days of notification of such a breach.
4. PAYMENT
   1. The Owner shall pay a maximum total of [INSERT AMOUNT PAYABLE TO MANAGER] plus any other taxes imposed by any federal, state or local government and any other amounts owed under this Agreement to the Manager for the services provided. All payments under this agreement shall be made in [INSERT FIAT CURRENCY] via [INSERT MODE OF PAYMENT].
   2. In case of non-payment of fees or any breach in case of payment terms by the Owner, The Manager may at its own discretion, suspend or terminate the property management services until full payment is received.
5. OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. The Manager shall be responsible for maintaining all financial records, overseeing inventory management, supply chain and recommending timely improvements to achieve monthly goals and long term objectives of the business.
   2. Manager shall provide regular reports and must maintain the confidentiality of such reports or sensitive data of the business.
   3. The Manager shall respond to all inquiries and requests from the owner in a timely manner.
   4. The Manager agrees to carry out these duties with due diligence and in the best interest of the Owner. The Manager shall exercise reasonable care and skill in performing these responsibilities and shall make decisions based on their professional expertise and experience.
   5. Owner agrees to cooperate with the Manager, providing necessary information, access and resources required for rendering such services.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
   1. Any material breach of this Agreement, or the negligence or willful misconduct of either party, the other party shall indemnify the other party and hold the other party harmless from and against any judgment, damage, liability, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of any claim with respect to the breach or alleged breach of such warranty of this agreement or such negligence or willful misconduct; provided that the other party shall have had sole control of the defense of any such action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and, provided further, that no cost or expense shall be incurred for the account of the other party without its prior written consent.
7. OWNERSHIP
   1. Manager hereby acknowledges that all right, title and interest in the business shall at all times remain that of the Owner, including all monetary income (with the exception of owner payment, defined in this agreement) with respect to Business Management services.
   2. Unless otherwise expressly agreed upon in writing, any intellectual property created or developed by Manager during the course of providing the Business management Services shall be the exclusive property of the owner.
   3. Manager shall not incorporate any third-party intellectual property into the Business without obtaining prior written consent from Owner, and any necessary licenses or permissions.
   4. Manager agrees to take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of Owner's intellectual property and to use it solely for the purpose of providing the Services under this Agreement.
   5. Upon termination or completion of this Agreement, Manager shall promptly return to Owner all tangible and electronic copies of Owner's intellectual property, documents, and materials, and shall cease using them for any purpose.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
   1. Confidential Information shall not include any information that: (i) is or becomes generally known to the public without either Party’s breach of any obligation owed to the other Party; (ii) was independently developed by a Party without other Party's breach of any obligation owed to that Party; or (iii) is received from a third party who obtained such Confidential Information without any third party's breach of any obligation owed to the Party.
   2. During and after the term of this Agreement, Parties will hold in the strictest confidence, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information, and Parties will not (i) use the Confidential Information for any purpose whatsoever other than as necessary for the performance of the Services on behalf of the other Party, or (ii)  disclose the Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of an authorized representative of the other Party.
   3. Parties agrees to protect the confidentiality of the Confidential Information in the same manner that it protects the confidentiality of its own proprietary and confidential information of like kind, but in no event shall the Parties exercise less than reasonable care in protecting such Confidential Information.
   4. The Parties shall not use any confidential information directly or indirectly to procure a commercial advantage over the other Party or otherwise use any designs, ideas or concepts created by or belonging to the other Party without the express written consent of the other Party.
   5. Upon termination/ expiration whichever is earlier, the Parties shall promptly return or certify the destruction of Confidential Information and all authorized copies thereof.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
   1. Neither party shall be held liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by events beyond the reasonable control of the affected party, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters (e.g., floods, earthquakes, hurricanes), war, terrorism, riots, labour strikes, governmental actions, epidemics or pandemics, power outages, or other similar events ("Force Majeure Events").The affected party shall promptly notify the other party in writing of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, providing reasonable details of the event, its expected duration, and the steps being taken to mitigate its impact. Failure to provide timely notice may result in the affected party forfeiting its rights under this clause. If a Force Majeure Event continues for a period exceeding [INSERT THE NUMBER OF DAYS CONSTITUTING PERIOD EXCEEDING WHICH, IF THE FORCE MAJEURE CONTINUES, EITHER PARTY MAY TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT] days, either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party without further liability, except for obligations accrued prior to the Force Majeure Event.
10. APPLICABLE LAW
    1. This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the Laws, rules, orders and regulations of [INSERT APPLICABLE COUNTRY/STATE].
    2. The Parties shall resolve all disputes in connection with the validity or interpretation of this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly stated in the Agreement, in the following manner: 
       1. By direct negotiations between the Owner and Manager. 
       2. If negotiations between the parties are unsuccessful, the matter shall be referred to the competent court sitting at [INSERT THE PLACE OF THE COURT WHICH SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION IN CASE OF UNSUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION] which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising there from unless otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing.
11. NOTICES
    1. Any notice, request, demand, consent or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent either via email on the email address as provided by the parties and shall be considered sent when the email is sent to the correct email address of the party or shall be given by personal delivery (including courier) by certified mail (confirmed by mail) addressed to the party for which it is intended at the address below and shall be deemed to be given on the day of delivery or transmission if within during normal business hours, or, if after business hours, on the next following Business Day, or if mailed by registered or certified mail, on the day which is seven (7) Business Days after such notice is mailed during normal postal conditions.  In the event of a postal disruption, any notice mailed will be deemed received on the seventh (7th) Business Day following resumption of regular postal service:
       1. If to the Owner: [INSERT EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF OWNER]
       2. If to the Manager: [INSERT EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OG MANAGER]
    2. Either party may change its address/email address for notices and other communications upon notice to the other party in the manner aforesaid.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    1. The Parties shall endeavor to resolve any differences of opinion which may arise between them with respect to the provisions of this Agreement by negotiation between themselves personally or with the assistance of their attorneys and unless in the opinion of any party, acting reasonably, the matter in dispute is of such significant nature to warrant it being addressed otherwise, no party shall commence any public proceedings until the negotiations have failed to produce a resolution. In furtherance of the provisions of this paragraph, all Parties hereby agree to make themselves available on short notice and to negotiate promptly and in good faith, any matter any party may wish to negotiate.
    2. All disputes arising under this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Arbitration laws of [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE OF ARBITRATION] , without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The parties to this agreement will submit all disputes arising under this Agreement to Arbitration in [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE OF ARBITRATION] before a single arbitrator . The arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. The venue of Arbitration proceedings shall be [INSERT NAME OF COUNTRY AND CITY WHERE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED] No party to this agreement will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties.
13. MISCELLANEOUS
    1. Modifications: Except as otherwise provided herein this Agreement shall not be amended or otherwise modified unless the modification or amendment is done in writing, signed and has been mutually agreed by both the parties.
    2. Language: The language of all communications between the parties pursuant to this Agreement, including notices and reports, will be the English.
    3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed to be separate and severable from the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect and be binding as though the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been included.
    4. Entire agreement: This agreement along with all the Exhibits constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, inducements or conditions, express or implied, written or oral, between the parties. This Agreement may be executed in identical duplicate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and both of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 
    5. No Waiver: Any failure or delay of any Party hereto in exercising any right or privilege with respect to this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver or to affect the validity of any part of the Agreement and shall not retrain any of the Parties to enforce any of the provisions of the Agreement.
    6. Amendments and Assignments:  Any amendments to this Agreement shall be made, only if, both Parties agree upon such amendment in writing. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the express, written consent of the other party.
    7. Headings: The headings upon the various sections are solely for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the scope, meaning, intent or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, nor shall such headings otherwise be given any legal effect.
14. DECLARATION
    1. Each of the parties hereto covenant and agree to execute and deliver such further and other agreements, assurances, undertakings or documents, cause such meetings to be held, resolutions passed and by-laws enacted, exercise their votes and influence and do and perform and cause to be done and performed any further and other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable in order to give full effect to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, intending to be legally bound, have each executed this agreement as of the effective date.

Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Owner

Name: [INSERT NAME OF OWNER/SIGNING AUTHORITY AND DESIGNATION]

Signature:

Date: [INSERT SIGNING DATE OF OWNER]

Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Manager

Name: [INSERT NAME OF MANAGER/SIGNING AUTHORITY AND DESIGNATION]

Signature: 

Date: [INSERT SIGNING DATE OF MANAGER]