1. Parties: Identification and details of the Client and Consultant, including their legal status and registered addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the project or services required
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the consultancy services to be provided
5. Consultant's Obligations: Primary responsibilities and duties of the Consultant, including standard of care and professional conduct
6. Client's Obligations: Responsibilities and duties of the Client, including provision of information and access
7. Personnel: Requirements for key personnel, qualifications, and replacement procedures
8. Timing and Program: Timeline, milestones, and delivery schedules for the services
9. Fees and Payment: Compensation structure, payment terms, and invoicing procedures
10. Variations: Procedures for changing or modifying the scope of services
11. Quality Assurance: Quality standards, review procedures, and acceptance criteria
12. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of deliverables and pre-existing materials
13. Confidentiality: Protection and handling of confidential information
14. Liability and Insurance: Limitation of liability, indemnities, and insurance requirements
15. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances and their handling
16. Suspension and Termination: Grounds and procedures for suspending or terminating the agreement
17. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and governing law
18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignments, and entire agreement
