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The Financial Consultant Contract is essential for establishing professional financial advisory relationships in Switzerland's sophisticated financial services market. This document is typically used when engaging independent financial consultants or consulting firms to provide specialized financial advice, analysis, or advisory services. The contract ensures compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements, including the Federal Act on Financial Services (FinSA), Federal Act on Financial Institutions (FinIA), and Swiss data protection laws. It outlines the consultant's scope of work, professional obligations, fee arrangements, and regulatory compliance requirements while maintaining the independent contractor status. The agreement is particularly important given Switzerland's strict financial regulations and its position as a global financial center, requiring careful attention to regulatory compliance, professional standards, and client protection measures.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the financial consulting services to be provided, including any limitations

5. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of the consultant's status as an independent contractor, not an employee

6. Consultant's Obligations: Specific duties, responsibilities, and standard of care required from the consultant

7. Client's Obligations: Responsibilities of the client, including provision of necessary information and cooperation

8. Fees and Payment Terms: Detailed fee structure, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing procedures

9. Regulatory Compliance: Obligations regarding financial regulations, FINMA requirements, and other applicable Swiss laws

10. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information handling and data protection compliance

11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and usage rights of materials, reports, and deliverables

12. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability and indemnification obligations under Swiss law

13. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

14. Data Protection: Specific provisions for handling personal data in compliance with Swiss data protection laws

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

16. General Provisions: Standard provisions including notices, amendments, and severability