Retainer Contract Template v1
AI Services Retainer Agreement
Version: 1.0 | Date: 2026-05-01 | Jurisdiction: Norway
Overview
This retainer agreement establishes the commercial framework for ongoing AI services delivery to clients. The agreement includes:
- Monthly retainer model (40-80K NOK per approved AI Services pricing)
- 3-month binding period with 30-day termination notice thereafter
- IP assignment trigger: Transfer upon invoice payment (protects ALAI from non-payment)
- Liability cap: Sum of payments received in last 6 months
- Governing law: Norwegian law, Oslo District Court venue
Key Commercial Terms
| Term | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly retainer | [BELØP] NOK eks. mva. | Template variable — fill per engagement |
| Hourly overage rate | [TIMEPRIS] NOK eks. mva. | For hours exceeding retainer allocation |
| Payment terms | Net 14 days | Standard ALAI terms |
| Unused hours rollover | 90 days | Then expire |
| Binding period | 3 months minimum | Then monthly termination with 30d notice |
| Breach termination | 14 days cure period | Immediate termination if not remedied |
Template Structure
The full template is bilingual (Norwegian/English), with Norwegian text legally binding. English translation is for reference only.
Norwegian Sections (Legally Binding)
- Parter — ALAI Holding AS (933 534 262) + Client details
- Formål og omfang — AI services scope: audit, development, architecture, integration, training
- Retainer-modell — Monthly fee, included hours, rollover rules, overage billing
- Betalingsvilkår — Invoicing cycle, payment deadline, late interest
- Immaterielle rettigheter — IP transfer to client upon payment; ALAI retains platform/tools
- Konfidensialitet — References NDA (prerequisite) and DPA (if personal data processing)
- Ansvar — Liability cap (6-month payments), no indirect loss liability
- Garantier — Professional standards, no known vulnerabilities, 30-day complaint period
- Varighet — 3-month binding + monthly thereafter, 30-day notice
- Force majeure — Standard clause
- Lovvalg — Norwegian law, Oslo tingrett venue
Annexes
- Annex A: Statement of Work (SoW) — per engagement, defines deliverables/milestones
- Annex B: Mutual NDA (see NDA Template)
- Annex C: Data Processing Agreement (see DPA Template)
Proveo Legal Review Status
Proveo review (2026-05-01): 19/20 PASS
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Liability cap (NOK-denominated, 6-month payment sum) | ✓ PASS |
| IP assignment trigger = on payment (not on signing) | ✓ PASS |
| 30-day notice + 3-month binding period | ✓ PASS |
| Governing law (Norwegian) + Oslo tingrett venue | ✓ PASS |
| Pricing alignment with AI Services tiers (40-80K) | ✓ PASS |
| Bilingual consistency (NO/EN) | ✓ PASS |
Usage Workflow
- CEO fills template variables: [BELØP], [TIMEPRIS], [ANTALL] hours, client name/org.nr/address
- CEO drafts first SoW (Annex A): Specific deliverables, timeline, acceptance criteria
- Upload to Documenso: Per Upload Guide
- Client negotiation: If terms change, CEO escalates material legal changes to Lexicon for review
- Both parties sign via Documenso
- Archive signed PDF to Paperless-ngx with tags:
legal-contract,retainer,ai-services,[CLIENT_NAME] - Record in archive-first-ledger.jsonl per ZAKON ARCHIVE FIRST
Full Template
Source File: ~/Public/legal/ai-services/RETAINER-CONTRACT-template-v1.md
Full bilingual template available at source location (15K file). Contact CEO for access or see client onboarding workflow.
For client onboarding process, see Client Onboarding Checklist.