This Project Agreement made and entered into [enter current date], by and between the Allied Grant Writers, with principal place of business at 5772 Herbert Street Westland Michigan 48185, hereinafter referred to as “The Company” and [Name of Client], a resident of [State], hereinafter referred to as “Client.”

PURPOSE
The Purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which The Company and Client will agree.

Whereas, Client hereby hires the service of Allied Grant Writers to provide a written grant proposal for Client’s business. And that this Agreement shall be effective on the date it is signed.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

• Whereas, Client shall pay upfront the price of the package predetermined with The Company’s agent, with no additional sums, amounts, monies, taxes or charges upon sign-up and within the required process.


• Whereas, Client may request for an installment plan to pay the full amount of the package price with an authorized agent of The Company. This special arrangement is one in which a payment scheme has been presented to Client by The Company’s agent and to which Client consents. Limitations, however, will still be set on Client’s project and/or the grant writing process will be discontinued until the time the payment for the balance has been settled.


• Whereas, settlement period is set at thirty (30) days from the time that the notification of payment balance is sent. In the event that Client fails to settle the balance within the settlement period, Client will be given a grace period of seven (7) days to complete the full payment.


• Whereas, Client understands that no portion of the payment made is refundable unless, otherwise, for cause(s) validated by The Company.


• Whereas, The Company will not, in any way, require Client to give back any percentage or portion of the amount that will be awarded to Client by any funding source as part of or additional payment.

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED
Whereas, Client hereby agrees that The Company will render the following services:

• Review of the provided information and analysis of the project
• Consolidation of all gathered data from Client, as well as from the research process
• Preparation and organization of the details to include in the draft
• Request for additional information/clarifications from Client by Assigned Writer
• Creation of the initial draft of the proposal
• Writing and completion of the proposal including layout and format
• Research for and gathering of information about potential funding sources
• Writing of the Letter of Intent and the Cover Letter
• Providing Client with Additional Notes/Special Instructions
• Editing and proofreading of the proposal
• Sending of finished proposal to Client
• Revision of the proposal (should there be any request for minor revision made by Client)

Whereas, the period of time allotted to a single proposal/project depends on the package chosen by Client, unless Client prefers research only; or has a specific grantor and deadline requested; has a deadline to meet; or needs to settle payment balance.

Whereas, The Company hereby clears that each package represents one (1) proposal only and that an extra proposal shall be considered as another project; thus, Client shall be charged according to the package and shall acknowledge another Contractual Agreement for the other project.

Whereas, The Company will provide a proposal with contents as follows:

• Executive Summary – presents the overview of the project
• Project Narrative – includes Project Overview/Background/Introduction; Location and Demographics; Problem Statement/Needs Assessment; Goals and Objectives; Project Significance; Project Team; Program Methods and Design; Supporters; and Project Work Plan
• Budget Plan/Budgetary Estimate – details the appropriate financial plan to accomplish the project in a given timeline
• Whereas, if Client purchased a custom fitted or federal grant proposal, content shall be in accordance with the requirements and guidelines set forth by the grantor/funding institution with which the proposal will be customized.

Whereas, if Client purchased a custom fitted or federal grant proposal, content shall be in accordance with the requirements and guidelines set forth by the grantor/funding institution with which the proposal will be customized.

EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
Whereas, The Company provides Client with the final copy of the proposal in electronic and pdf formats, with the necessary attachments and references, depending on the package or type of proposal (standard or customized proposal) purchased. Specifications of the standard proposal shall be as follows:

• One (1) inch margins on all sides
• 1.5 line spacing
• 12 font size, except for tables, header/footer, title page
• Conventional font types ( Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica, Georgia, Palatino Linotype, and Verdana)
• Number of pages
  Starter – 7 to 10 pages
  Basic – 14 to 17 pages
  Deluxe – 25 to 28 pages
  Premium – 35 to 38 pages

Whereas, Client agrees that The Company shall not be responsible for submitting the completed proposal with any funding organization or grantor. Submission of the proposal will be Client’s sole responsibility.

Whereas, Client recognizes that The Company is not, in any way, connected with any of the potential funding sources in the list provided to Client; therefore, any complaint relative to this matter will not be entertained by The Company and will not be considered valid for any appeal on the part of Client.

REQUEST FOR REVISION
Whereas, Client may request for a minimal revision at no cost if and only to a negligible changing of the proposal. The Company defines minimal revision to be – “information before and after the change is as similar as possible.”

Whereas, the request for minimal revision shall be submitted to The Company’s Project Coordinator within the seven (7) business day period following Client’s receipt of the finished proposal’s copy from The Company.

Whereas, if a request for a major revision or a custom-made proposal, based on the specifications or standards of a certain funding organization is made, The Company will charge Client with an additional amount of not less than $150, but not more than $300, depending on the package ordered by Client. Likewise, Client shall forward the new Request for Proposal (RFP), reviewer’s score sheet, and request for revision within the two (2) week to one (1) month period following Client’s receipt of the finished proposal.

Whereas, when necessary changes have been furnished to The Company, the assigned writer will begin with the revision process. The request for revision will be a priority; however, at times, heavy workload may affect and delay the completion of the revised version.

The Company shall give the client a list of viable, reputable funders and addresses of entities or persons especially those connected with the Obama Stimulus Package.

TERMINATION OF PROJECT
Whereas, The Company will only make a full refund if Client requested for cancellation within twenty-four (24) hours from the sign up date. After twenty-four (24) hours, a ten (10%) percent administrative fee will be deducted from the amount paid by Client for the service.

Whereas, The Company will only return fifty (50%) percent of the package price if the cancellation request is made within ninety (90) days from sign up date. All cancellations done after the 90-day period will no longer be honored and will be considered forfeited.

Whereas, Client shall be reminded that The Company will not honor any refund transaction without proper documentation. Thus, The Company shall send a CANCELLATION/REFUND REQUEST FORM and shall be completed and returned by Client with requested information. Refund transactions by any means are subject to approval and will not be valid without the duly accomplished form.

EXPIRATION AND REACTIVATION OF SERVICE
Whereas, if Client is not responding to any transaction by phone or e-mail on the progress of the project or any clarification needed for the proposal after six (6) months from sign up date, the project will be considered expired. In such case, Client is not entitled to any money back transactions by any means, such as refund or dispute.

Whereas, if cancellation request has been made within ninety (90) business days from sign up date, Client will be entitled to a fifty (50%) percent refund of the cost of the package. If Client wishes to continue the project after expiration date, a reactivation fee shall be paid prior to resuming the writing of the project.

Whereas, this expiration and reactivation policy is enforced WITHOUT EXCEPTION because it is understood that this has been read and reviewed by Client upon ordering the services.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Whereas, in no event shall The Company be held liable if the finished proposal has been lost or damaged. If a request for another copy of the proposal is made, The Company will charge Client thirty (30%) percent of the full amount of the package price.

Whereas, The Company shall not be held liable if the proposal has been disapproved or assistance has not been made available to Client by any funding organization or grantor.

APPEALS
Whereas, The Client acknowledges that any transaction related to this Agreement and project shall be discussed primarily with The Company’s Project Coordinator.

Whereas, The Client agrees to document in writing all transactions and discussions related to this Agreement and project by sending an e-mail to The Company.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Whereas, in the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, each party is an independent contractor; therefore, neither is the agent, employee or servant of the other, and each is responsible only for its own conduct.

WARRANTY
Whereas, The Company warrants that, during the term of this agreement, all work shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and practices.

APPROVALS
Whereas, if approval of any work product by Client is required, such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Client shall not make any legal transaction against this Agreement after approval of the project.

COMMENCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
Whereas, this Agreement commences on the date The Company receives a signed agreement from Client.

TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Whereas, this Agreement shall take full force and effect from [sign up date] until project completion/deadline and/or revision within the allowable period, if there be any, is made. It shall remain in effect until terminated as provided hereunder.

Whereas, the Acknowledgment Form, which will be sent by The Company to Client, along with the proposal and all the package inclusions, shall be the basis for the termination of contract. Client shall return the form within seven (7) business days from the receipt of the proposal and package inclusions. Failure to do so within the prescribed period shall automatically mean that the paid service has been fully rendered, delivered, and accepted by Client; hence, the termination of the contract.

Whereas, on the Acknowledgment Form, Client shall choose either ‘Agree’ or ‘Disagree’ on the finished product.

Whereas, when Client chose ‘Agree’, it shall signify the formal termination of the contract.

Whereas, if Client chose ‘Disagree,’ a written justification shall be sent to The Company through e-mail or facsimile transmittal within seven (7) business days from the time the form was sent. When the justification is received, The Company shall determine whether revision needs to be done or a negotiated resolution with an Agent will be made.

Whereas, if Client failed to provide a justification within seven (7) business days from the time the Acknowledgment Form with Disagree remark is received, The Company shall deem the project completed and closed.

Whereas, when the termination of Project Agreement is made, each party hereto waives any right it may have under this Project Agreement as of such date; thus, releases Client and The Company from any claims it may have under the said agreement.

EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
Whereas, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between The Company and Client and merges prior and contemporaneous communication with respect to the subject matter discussed hereof. This written Agreement contains the sole and entire Agreement between the parties and shall supersede any and all other prior agreements between the parties.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Whereas, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties; and all prior discussions, agreements, and understandings may not be modified except in writing and signed by the parties.

AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT
Whereas, this Agreement may not be modified or amended except mutual agreement of the parties hereto, provided that before any amendment shall be operative or valid, it will be reduced in writing and signed by both parties. Such amendments or modifications shall be attached hereto and become part of this agreement. By signing the following and submitting the required materials/documents, Client agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

DISCLAIMER
Whereas, The Company and/or its agents or assignees are not, and will never be, in any way connected with any other company/business entity or individual selling or offering compact discs (CDs) containing any information about or related to the kind of services/products The Company offers. The Company and its web site are neither affiliated with any other business entity/online servicing company, nor individual using or bearing the name of The Company to get by with treacherous and dishonest dealings with its users and customers. The Company is purely a writing service entity and does not and will never offer any products except write-ups that have been electronically generated and sent directly to clients who signed up for the service The Company offers.

Whereas, The Company will not be held liable for any transaction/payment or anything for that matter, which has been made or entered into with anyone who sells or offers compact discs or other products of similar nature mentioned in the foregoing statement.

Whereas, Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Company and/or its agents or assignees. By proceeding, you agree that you fully understand and accept all the terms of this disclaimer regarding purchase of any compact disc products bearing or using the name of The Company, which is not part or nature of The Company’s service.

CONFIDENTIALITY/NONDISCLOURE
Whereas, any confidentiality agreement in effect between the parties as of the date of execution of this agreement, is hereby incorporated herein by reference, and shall be in full force and effect.

Whereas, The Company is strongly committed to protecting Client’s privacy and confidential information. All information sent to The Company is strictly for the use of The Company and will not be shared with any third party. In order to facilitate a quick and accurate response to Client’s order, The Company will only ask relevant information necessary in developing a proposal that is mainly for Client’s project.

APPLICABLE/GOVERNING LAWS
Whereas, as The Company was established under the laws of the State of Michigan, Client acknowledges that all material acts related to this Agreement are performed in the State of Michigan and the parties further agree that the only appropriate forum for filing litigation is in Michigan, with the laws of Michigan governing all legal issues arising in potential litigation. Regardless of the place of its physical execution, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the state of Michigan, United States of America, without giving effect to conflicts of law principles.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Each party shall be separately responsible for compliance with all laws, including anti-discrimination law, which may be applicable to their respective activities under Client’s project.

NOTICES
All notices and other communications, in connection with this Agreement, shall be in writing. Notices are effective within the period of seven (7) business days following receipt of such from Client, and require e-mail confirmation during each transaction.

Any notice under this Agreement shall be directed to:

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Company and Client have executed this Agreement on the day and year below, to be effective immediately if the dates are the same, or on the date of the later signature if the dates are not the same. If either The Company or Client has the electronic signature and both agree to accept an electronic signature as valid, that electronic signature will be considered of identical weight to a handwritten signature. On the contrary, if Client can send this Contractual Agreement via fax mail, a handwritten signature will be favorable.

COMPANY	CLIENT
Allied Grant Writers By:	[Name of Client]
________________________	By: _________________________________ Client’s Signature over Printed Name
CARLA DAVIS Duly Recognized Agent	Title: _________________________________ [Applicable for Business, Company, or Organization]
Date: ________________________	Date: ________________________