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The Financial Consultant Contract is essential for professional financial advisory relationships in India, where regulatory compliance and professional standards are strictly monitored by SEBI. This document is typically used when engaging financial consultants for services such as investment advisory, financial planning, corporate finance consulting, or strategic financial management. The contract ensures compliance with Indian regulatory requirements, including the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It outlines crucial elements such as scope of services, fee structures, confidentiality obligations, and professional liability, while providing necessary protections for both the consultant and the client. The document is particularly important given India's evolving financial services landscape and the increasing complexity of financial advisory services.

1. Parties: Identification of the client and the financial consultant, including registration details and SEBI license information

2. Background: Context of the engagement and brief description of the client's requirements for financial consulting services

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Services', 'Confidential Information', 'Deliverables', and 'Intellectual Property Rights'

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of financial consulting services to be provided, including specific deliverables and exclusions

5. Term: Duration of the agreement and conditions for renewal

6. Consultant's Obligations: Key responsibilities, professional standards, and regulatory compliance requirements

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

8. Fees and Payment Terms: Compensation structure, payment schedule, expenses, and tax implications

9. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and client data protection

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership of deliverables and pre-existing intellectual property

11. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: SEBI compliance requirements and other applicable regulatory obligations

12. Representations and Warranties: Statements of fact and promises made by both parties

13. Limitation of Liability: Caps on liability and exclusions of certain types of damages

14. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice periods, and post-termination obligations

15. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, governing law, dispute resolution, and force majeure