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Service Agreements

The appropriate template for consulting and professional services agreements, including Environmental Consultations, depends on whether professional liability or cyber liability insurance is required.

A Special Note About Professional Liability, Cyber Liability; and Technology Errors & Omissions

Cyber Liability Insurance (Network Security & Privacy and Technology Errors and Omissions): 

Network Security & Privacy Insurance: Required if vendor/consultant has access to individuals' private, personally identifiable information, or if the agreement involves sharing of data or electronic information. 

Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance: Required if vendor is providing a technology service (data storage, website, designers, etc.) or product (software providers). 

Learn more about Professional Liability Insurance Requirement

Sole Proprietors with limited Auto Use

Limited Auto Use is defined as occasional trips to meetings. If the Scope of Work includes even a remote possibility of transporting people or property it is NOT Limited Auto Use.

  • If professional liability or cyber liability is required, use Template 6.
  • If professional liability or cyber liability is not required, use Template 4.

Sole Proprietors with more Auto Use

  • If professional liability or cyber liability is required, use Template 5.
  • If professional liability or cyber liability is not required, use Template 3.

Learn more about Professional Liability Insurance Requirement

Corporations, Partnerships, and LLC's

  • If professional liability or cyber liability is required, use Template 5.
  • If professional liability or cyber liability is not required, use Template 3.

Environmental Consultants

Consultants who provide advice, reports, or studies relating to hazardous materials or other environmental issues.

  • Professional liability or cyber liability is required, use Template 5