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A professional services agreement (PSA) is a form that firms or consultants can use to create a contractually binding arrangement with a highly skilled business or individual. These agreements usually cover single projects with defined scopes or timelines. As a legally binding contract, a PSA provides protection for both the consultant and the business that requests the services.
A PSA typically lists the services that the consultant will perform, the compensation that the business will provide, and the time frame for the contract. Because many PSAs also detail procedures, terms, and requirements for the service, they can be several pages long.
Because PSAs tend to be detailed and lengthy, most organizations use them only when contracting a consultant to provide highly technical professional services. The “professional” aspect of a PSA can refer to two different definitions of the term:
Professional services typically cover intellectual deliverables rather than physical products. For example, a PSA wouldn't be appropriate for an organization providing manufacturing, labor, or construction services. However, your organization may need a PSA if you contract a consultant to provide services like:
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Most organizations use PSAs for projects with clearly defined requirements, such as limited time frames or specific tasks. However, some PSAs cover ongoing services that require advanced technical skills, certifications, or licenses. PSAs can even serve as blanket agreements that allow a business to contract a consultant or firm for a set period of time.
No matter what your PSA covers, your organization should always prepare one before starting to work with a consultant. By signing a PSA before services commence, you can establish the scope of the project, the workflow, the time frame, the rate, and other key details.
You can customize a PSA to include almost any necessary stipulations or protections. However, most PSAs include a few standard sections:
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Subcontracts and PSAs are both binding agreements that outline the services a firm or consultant will provide for another organization. However, an independent contractor or subcontractor carries out the services included in a subcontract, while a vendor provides the services detailed in a PSA.
In addition to PSAs, consulting firms and independent consultants often need a range of contracts and legally binding documents. As a consultant, you may have to prepare:
Whether you need to customize a standard PSA or you want to create an agreement from scratch, it's important to have a lawyer draft the document. When you contract an attorney, you can benefit in a few key ways:
No matter what type of PSA you need, the ContractsCounsel team is at your service. Get a free proposal and take the first step toward creating a customized professional services agreement today.
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Professional Services Agreement
Asked on Sep 28, 2021I have received a cease and desisit a few months ago for procticing unlicensed massage. I have never done such. I am a Reiki Master Practitioner which has nothing to do with massage. Unbeknownst to me FL considers this massage!! This is ludacris. Whoever deemed Reiki as massage needs to do research. Now I've been placed into the National Practitioners Data base as a unlicensed massage therapist. I have no desire to practice massage. Please advise on how I can remedy this situation. Gratefully thankful for any direction.
You will have to explain why the state of Florida is involved in this matter? I suggest you write a letter to National Practitioners Database to explain the matter clearly and provide proof of you licensing.
