clear terms for a trusted partnership
1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern the consulting services provided by MRC Health Consultants, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“Consultant”), to its clients (“Client”). By engaging Consultant’s services, Client agrees to be bound by these Terms.
2. Scope of Services
Consultant provides business and operational consulting services to physicians, healthcare providers, treatment providers, and medical businesses. Services may include comprehensive operational assessments, advisory services, and follow-up consultations conducted remotely or in person, as mutually agreed.
All services are performed only upon Client request and after approval of the specific scope of work.
3. Fees & Payment
- Services are billed at $250 per hour, unless otherwise agreed in writing (e.g., flat-fee audit packages).
- Post-assessment consulting is billed in 15-minute increments.
- Consultant invoices weekly, unless otherwise agreed.
- Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt.
- Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month on unpaid balances.
- Approved out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed upon receipt.
- Consultant is not entitled to vacation, holiday, or sick pay.
- In the event of termination, Client is responsible for payment of all services rendered and any scheduled hours during the notice period.
4. Term & Termination
This agreement remains in effect until terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice, with or without cause. Termination does not affect obligations accrued prior to termination.
5. Confidentiality
Consultant agrees to protect all Client information identified as confidential and to use such information solely for the purpose of performing services.
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:
- Is publicly available
- Was lawfully known prior to disclosure
- Is independently developed
- Is disclosed by lawful court or government order
Upon termination, Client may request the return or destruction of confidential materials.
6. Publications
Consultant will not publish work directly arising from services without prior written Client approval. Consultant retains the right to publish general professional work not derived from Client-specific confidential information.
7. Intellectual Property
Intellectual property created solely as a direct result of services provided under this agreement shall belong to the Client.
Consultant retains ownership of all pre-existing materials, general methodologies, and independently developed intellectual property not based on Client confidential information.
8. Compliance with Laws
Consultant will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and adhere to Client policies when on Client premises.
9. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification
Consultant is not liable for losses arising from services unless caused by intentional misconduct.
Client agrees to indemnify and defend Consultant against third-party claims arising from services, except where caused by Consultant’s intentional misconduct.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant operates as an independent contractor and is not an employee, agent, or partner of the Client. Consultant is solely responsible for all applicable taxes.
11. Assignment
Neither party may assign this agreement without prior written consent. This agreement binds permitted successors and assigns.
12. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut. Any legal action shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Connecticut.