GUEST CONSENT AGREEMENT

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

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

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

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

WHEREAS

1. The Host is engaged in planning, organizing, and managing events and wishes to engage the Guest to speak on a specific topic.
2. The Guest possesses the necessary skills, expertise, qualifications to provide the requested service.
3. The Host and Guest 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. "Host" shall mean an individual, or entity responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the event specified in this agreement.
   2. “Host “shall mean an individual, or entity engaged to deliver a presentation, speech or address at the event specified in this agreement.
   3. “Confidential Information" means any non-public information, data, documentation, trade secrets, know-how, or any other information disclosed by one party to the other party 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.
   4. “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. TERM AND TERMINATION
   1. The term shall commence on the effective date hereof and shall continue until the completion of the event or terminated earlier 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 THE NUMBER OF DAYS WITHIN WHICH NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN] 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.
3. EVENT DESCRIPTION
   1. The event referred to in this Agreement shall be known as [INSERT EVENT NAME]. This event is scheduled to take place on [INSERT THE DATE ON WHICH EVENT IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE] at [INSERT THE LOCATION EVENT IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE].
   2. The primary purpose of this event is to [INSERT THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OR PURPOSE OF THE EVENT, INCLUDING ANY KEY ACTIVITIES OR HIGHLIGHTS]. Further details regarding the event, including its agenda, schedule, and any additional specifications, shall be provided in writing by the Host to the Guest no later than [DATE]. The Guest agrees to participate in the event and deliver the presentation or speech as outlined in this Agreement.
4. COMPENSATION
   1. The Host shall pay a total amount of [INSERT THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO GUEST BY HOST] to the Guest and shall cover reasonable travel expenses and provide suitable accommodation for the Guest.
   2. The Guest shall provide an invoice to the Host for all compensation and expenses payable under this Agreement. The invoice shall include all necessary details and documentation. The Host shall confirm receipt of payment to the Guest in writing upon payment completion.
   3. The parties agree that the compensation specified herein represents the full and complete payment for the services rendered by the Guest under this Agreement.
5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE GUEST
   1. The Guest shall prepare and deliver a presentation or speech at the event in accordance with the topic and content agreed upon by both parties.
   2. The Guest shall ensure that the presentation is informative, engaging, and aligned with the objectives of the event.
   3. The Guest shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards while delivering the presentation and shall not engage in any behavior or speech that is defamatory, discriminatory, or in violation of the event's code of conduct.
   4. In the event of any delays or unforeseen circumstances, the Guest shall promptly inform the Host and make reasonable efforts to adjust the presentation schedule.
   5. The Guest shall adhere to any event policies, guidelines, or codes of conduct provided by the Host.
6. OBLIGATIONS OF THE HOST
   1. The Host shall plan, coordinate, and execute the event, including securing the event venue, obtaining necessary permits, and managing logistics.
   2. The Host shall maintain open and timely communication with the Guest regarding event details, schedule changes, and any other relevant information.
   3. The Host shall pay the Guest as specified in this Agreement.
   4. The Host shall establish and communicate event policies, guidelines, or a code of conduct to attendees and participants, including the Guest.
7. CANCELLATION POLICY
   1. Guests shall have the right to cancel by notifying the Host at least [INSERT THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH CLIENT SHALL HAVE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE POLICY BY NOTICE BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT] before the scheduled event.
   2. A cancellation fee of [INSERT THE CANCELLATION FEE IF CANCELLATION MADE WITHIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PERIOD] may apply if the cancellation is made with less than the above-mentioned notice period.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
   1. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between Guest and Host shall be of independent contractors, and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to make either party a general or special agent, legal representative, partner or employee of the other for any purpose or to grant either Host or Guest the right to direct or supervise the affairs of the other. Host acknowledges and agrees that during the term of this agreement the Guest may hire assistants or sub-contractors to perform the services.
9. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
   1. The Guest covenants that it will not claim any right, title or interest whether at law or in equity or in any Intellectual Property of the Host’s business and that the Host shall be the sole, exclusive and absolute owner of all.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. FORCE MAJEURE
    1. No failure or omission by the Host or the Guest in the performance of any obligation under this Agreement shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement or create any liability if the same arises on account of force majeure, which term shall include any event or cause beyond the control of the Host or the Guest, as the case may be, including but not restricted to natural disasters, acts or omissions of any government, or agency thereof, pandemic, social implications, or transportation embargoes, provided that the party relying on this Section shall forthwith after any such event give written notice to the other party of its inability to perform such obligation and the reasons therefore.  If force majeure continues for a period of more than two (2) weeks, without the parties hereto being able to develop an alternative satisfactory arrangement, then either party has the option of immediately terminating this Agreement.
13. APPLICABLE LAW
    1. This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the Laws, rules, orders, and regulations of [INSERT THE COUNTRY WHOSE LAWS WILL BE PARALEGAL].
    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: 
    3. By direct negotiations between the Guest and Host. 
    4. If negotiations between the parties are unsuccessful, the matter shall be referred to the competent court sitting at [INSERT THE PLACE THAT SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION IN CASE OF UNSUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS] which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising there from unless otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing.
14. 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 Guest: [INSERT THE EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF GUEST]
       2. If to the Host: [INSERT THE EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF HOST]
    2. Either party may change its address/email address for notices and other communications upon notice to the other party in the manner aforesaid.
15. 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. If, for any reason, such Dispute cannot be resolved amicably by the Parties, the same shall then be referred to and settled by way of arbitration proceedings in accordance with the Arbitration laws of [CITY or COUNTRY] then in force.
16. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES:
    1. This Standard Clause provides that parties may authenticate the agreement with an electronic signature. Each party agrees that the electronic signatures whether digital or encrypted, of the parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same legal force and effect as manual signatures.
    2. Electronic signature means any electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a party with the intent to sign such record, including email electronic signatures.
17. 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 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.
18. 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 Guest

Name: [INSERT THE NAME/DESIGNATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY OF GUEST]

Signature:

Date: [INSERT THE DATE ON WHICH GUEST SIGNS THE AGREEMENT]

Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Host

Name: [INSERT THE NAME/DESIGNATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY OF HOST]

Signature: 

Date: [INSERT THE DATE ON WHICH HOST SIGNS THE AGREEMENT]