Non-Profit Consulting Agreement Form
Participant Responsibility Agreement
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made between undersigned ("Client") and The Non Profit Practice ("Consultant"), represented by Lama Salama.
1. Purpose of the Consulting Engagement
The purpose of this consulting engagement is to assist the Client in the foundational steps of launching their nonprofit organization. The Consultant will provide strategic guidance, educational resources, templates, and consulting support based on professional experience and expertise.
2. Scope of Services
The Consultant’s services are limited to consulting, education, strategy, and guidance related to nonprofit formation. Services may include discussions, templates, checklists, completing filings and recommendations.
The Consultant does not:
- Act as a registered agent
- Provide legal, tax, or accounting advice
- Prepare or file tax returns
- Represent the Client before the IRS, state agencies, or any governing authority
- Guarantee approval, timelines, or outcomes
- Any additional services must be agreed to in writing.
3. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
Attend Scheduled Meetings: The Client is responsible for attending all scheduled consulting sessions.
Engagement: Actively engage in the consulting process, complete assigned tasks, and follow guidance provided.
Timely Communication: Notify the Consultant of scheduling conflicts or issues as early as possible.
Independent Decision-Making: The Client retains full responsibility for decisions, submissions, and actions taken regarding their nonprofit.
4. Disclaimer of Legal Advice
The Consultant is not a licensed attorney and does not provide legal advice. All information provided is educational and consultative in nature. The Client is encouraged to seek independent legal, tax, or accounting professionals as needed.
5. No Guarantee of Outcome or Timeline
The Client understands that nonprofit approval decisions and processing timelines are determined by third-party agencies beyond the Consultant’s control. No guarantee is made regarding approval, timing, or status of any filing or application.
6. Fees and Filing Costs
The consulting fee paid under this Agreement covers consulting services only and does not include any government, state, federal, or third-party filing fees. The Client acknowledges that filing costs are the Client’s sole responsibility and are currently estimated at approximately $375, subject to change based on applicable agency requirements.
7. Payment Terms
All consulting fees are due in advance unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Failure to remit payment may result in suspension or termination of services without refund.
8. Refund Policy
All consulting fees are non-refundable. Due to the nature of consulting services, including the immediate access to proprietary materials, strategy, and guidance, no refunds will be issued once services have commenced, regardless of client participation, outcomes, or withdrawal.
9. Limitation of Liability
The Client agrees that the Consultant is not liable for any actions, outcomes, losses, or decisions made by the Client based on information provided during the consulting engagement. The Client assumes full responsibility for their nonprofit’s formation, compliance, and operations.
10. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared during the consulting engagement, except as required by law or with written consent.
11. Intellectual Property
All materials, templates, worksheets, frameworks, and resources provided by the Consultant remain the intellectual property of the Consultant. These materials may not be reproduced, shared, sold, or distributed without prior written permission.
12. Non-Disparagement
Both parties agree not to make public statements that are false, misleading, or disparaging regarding the other party or the services provided under this Agreement.
13. Independent Contractor Relationship
The Consultant is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture.
14. Termination of Engagement
The Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if the Client fails to comply with the responsibilities outlined herein. Termination does not obligate the Consultant to issue a refund outside the terms of this Agreement.
15. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral.
17. Acknowledgment
By signing below, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.