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The Client Engagement Agreement serves as a foundational document for establishing professional service relationships in New Zealand. It is typically used when a service provider begins a new client relationship or updates terms with existing clients. This agreement comprehensively addresses key aspects of the professional relationship including service scope, fees, deliverables, and mutual obligations, while ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation such as the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, Fair Trading Act 1986, and Privacy Act 2020. The document is essential for protecting both parties' interests and setting clear expectations for the engagement, including confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and liability limitations.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full legal names and details of all parties to the agreement

2. Background: Provides context for the agreement and summarizes the intention of the parties

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and establishes rules for interpretation

4. Scope of Services: Clearly outlines the services to be provided and any specific deliverables

5. Term and Commencement: Specifies when the agreement starts and its duration

6. Fees and Payment Terms: Details the fees, payment schedule, and payment methods

7. Obligations of the Service Provider: Lists the key responsibilities and commitments of the service provider

8. Client Obligations: Specifies what the client must do to facilitate the service delivery

9. Confidentiality: Establishes obligations regarding confidential information

10. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership and usage rights of any IP created or used

11. Liability and Indemnity: Sets out liability limitations and indemnification provisions

12. Termination: Specifies how the agreement can be terminated and the consequences

13. Dispute Resolution: Outlines the process for resolving any disputes

14. General Provisions: Contains standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment