Consulting Terms of Service

Effective Date: Upon Subscription
Parties: Ryan Decker ("Consultant") and the subscribing client ("Client")

By subscribing to this service, the Client agrees to these Terms of Service, which form a binding agreement between Consultant and Client.

1. Services Provided

Consultant provides professional services aligned with the general scope of a Chief of Staff function. Responsibilities may include operational, strategic, administrative, or execution-related tasks, and will be determined collaboratively with the Client based on evolving business needs.

Consultant will conform to the Client’s preferred methods of working, whether synchronous or asynchronous. Total work time shall not exceed 30 hours per week. If ongoing needs require a higher time commitment, a revised agreement will be negotiated.

2. Payment Terms

The monthly fee is $5,000 USD, billed automatically every 30 days through the payment method provided by Client. Payment constitutes acceptance of service continuation for the upcoming 30-day period.

No partial or prorated refunds will be issued.
Cancellation must be submitted prior to the next billing date to avoid renewal.

3. Term and Termination

This agreement is structured as a month-to-month engagement. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time by providing written notice (email is sufficient) prior to the start of the next billing cycle. Consultant may decline to renew the engagement after any paid period.

4. Communication

Consultant will be available during standard U.S. Mountain Time business hours and will communicate with the Client through tools, messaging platforms, or meetings as appropriate to the engagement. The specific cadence and channels of communication will be determined with the Client.

Client agrees to provide timely responses to inquiries, requests, and deliverables to enable effective progress.

5. Confidentiality

All information, communication, documentation, and work products shared or created during the engagement are considered confidential. Neither party shall disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent, unless required by law. This obligation remains in effect after termination of the agreement.

6. Intellectual Property

Consultant retains ownership of any proprietary templates, tools, systems, or materials created independently of this engagement. Client is granted non-exclusive, non-transferable rights to use all deliverables created within the scope of this agreement for their internal business purposes only.

Redistribution, resale, or external use of deliverables is not permitted without written approval.

7. Independent Contractor Status

Consultant shall operate as an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to create an employment relationship, agency, partnership, or joint venture.

Consultant may utilize subcontractors or third-party tools to support delivery. Client shall not be responsible for withholding taxes, providing benefits, or fulfilling any employer obligations.

8. Limitations and Liability

Consultant does not provide legal, tax, financial, or compliance services. Client remains solely responsible for all decisions, actions, and outcomes resulting from the implementation of any work provided.

Consultant’s total liability is limited to the amount paid by the Client for services within the most recent 30-day billing period.

9. Publicity

Unless otherwise requested in writing, Client grants Consultant permission to reference the company name and general role title (excluding confidential or proprietary details) for purposes such as portfolio listings or professional background.

10. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Utah. In the event of any dispute, the parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution through direct communication. If resolution cannot be reached, any dispute will be subject to binding arbitration conducted in the State of Utah.