Translation services contract template (US)

Translation Services Agreement

This Agreement is made on Effective Date between Translator Name, at Translator Address ("Translator"), and Client Name, at Client Address ("Client").

1. The Work

Translator will translate Description of Documents, about Word or Page Count, from Source Language into Target Language, for this use: Intended Use. Delivery is by Delivery Date in File Format.

2. Fee

The fee is $Rate per Word, Page or Hour, about $Estimated Total in total. Client will pay Payment Terms. Rush work or changes to the source text after the start may cost extra, if agreed in writing first.

3. Quality and Review

Translator will translate accurately and use the terminology Client supplies. Client has Review Days days to report errors, and Translator will correct them at no charge. Disagreement over style alone is not an error.

4. Certified Translation

Translator will include a signed statement of accuracy: Certification Yes or No. Such a statement confirms that the translation is accurate to the best of Translator's knowledge, and does not mean Translator is a licensed attorney or that any agency will accept it.

5. Not Legal or Medical Advice

Translator translates the words of the source text and does not interpret its legal, medical or technical effect. Client should have important documents reviewed by a qualified professional.

6. Confidentiality

Translator will keep the documents and any personal information in them confidential, use them only for this work, and delete them within Deletion Days days of request, unless the law requires otherwise. Machine translation tools that store text may be used only with Client's written consent.

7. Ownership

When paid in full, Translator assigns to Client the copyright in the translation. This written assignment is intended to meet 17 U.S.C. § 204(a). Client confirms it has the right to have the source text translated.

8. Independent Contractor

Translator is an independent contractor, controls how the work is done, and is responsible for its own staff, taxes and insurance. Nothing here creates employment, partnership or agency.

9. Ending the Agreement

Either party may end this Agreement by written notice. Client will pay for the work done up to that date.

10. Liability

NEITHER PARTY IS LIABLE FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, AND EACH PARTY'S TOTAL LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID OR OWED IN THE Liability Cap Months MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, except for payment owed, indemnity for third-party claims, breach of confidentiality, or fraud or willful misconduct.

General Terms

Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Translator | Client |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Translator Signature | Signature: Client Signature |

| Name: Translator Printed Name | Name: Client Printed Name |

| Date: Translator Signing Date | Date: Client Signing Date |