# Retainer Contract Template v1

# AI Services Retainer Agreement

**Version:** 1.0 | **Date:** 2026-05-01 | **Jurisdiction:** Norway

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## 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

<table id="bkmrk-termvaluenotesmonthl"><thead><tr><th>Term</th><th>Value</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Monthly retainer</td><td>\[BELØP\] NOK eks. mva.</td><td>Template variable — fill per engagement</td></tr><tr><td>Hourly overage rate</td><td>\[TIMEPRIS\] NOK eks. mva.</td><td>For hours exceeding retainer allocation</td></tr><tr><td>Payment terms</td><td>Net 14 days</td><td>Standard ALAI terms</td></tr><tr><td>Unused hours rollover</td><td>90 days</td><td>Then expire</td></tr><tr><td>Binding period</td><td>3 months minimum</td><td>Then monthly termination with 30d notice</td></tr><tr><td>Breach termination</td><td>14 days cure period</td><td>Immediate termination if not remedied</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Template Structure

The full template is bilingual (Norwegian/English), with **Norwegian text legally binding**. English translation is for reference only.

### Norwegian Sections (Legally Binding)

1. **Parter** — ALAI Holding AS (933 534 262) + Client details
2. **Formål og omfang** — AI services scope: audit, development, architecture, integration, training
3. **Retainer-modell** — Monthly fee, included hours, rollover rules, overage billing
4. **Betalingsvilkår** — Invoicing cycle, payment deadline, late interest
5. **Immaterielle rettigheter** — IP transfer to client upon payment; ALAI retains platform/tools
6. **Konfidensialitet** — References NDA (prerequisite) and DPA (if personal data processing)
7. **Ansvar** — Liability cap (6-month payments), no indirect loss liability
8. **Garantier** — Professional standards, no known vulnerabilities, 30-day complaint period
9. **Varighet** — 3-month binding + monthly thereafter, 30-day notice
10. **Force majeure** — Standard clause
11. **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](https://docs.alai.no/books/legal-templates-v1/page/mutual-nda-template-v1))
- **Annex C:** Data Processing Agreement (see [DPA Template](https://docs.alai.no/books/legal-templates-v1/page/dpa-template-v1))

## Proveo Legal Review Status

Proveo review (2026-05-01): **19/20 PASS**

<table id="bkmrk-itemstatusliability-"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Status</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Liability cap (NOK-denominated, 6-month payment sum)</td><td>✓ PASS</td></tr><tr><td>IP assignment trigger = on payment (not on signing)</td><td>✓ PASS</td></tr><tr><td>30-day notice + 3-month binding period</td><td>✓ PASS</td></tr><tr><td>Governing law (Norwegian) + Oslo tingrett venue</td><td>✓ PASS</td></tr><tr><td>Pricing alignment with AI Services tiers (40-80K)</td><td>✓ PASS</td></tr><tr><td>Bilingual consistency (NO/EN)</td><td>✓ PASS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Usage Workflow

1. **CEO fills template variables:** \[BELØP\], \[TIMEPRIS\], \[ANTALL\] hours, client name/org.nr/address
2. **CEO drafts first SoW (Annex A):** Specific deliverables, timeline, acceptance criteria
3. **Upload to Documenso:** Per [Upload Guide](https://docs.alai.no/books/legal-templates-v1/page/documenso-upload-guide)
4. **Client negotiation:** If terms change, CEO escalates material legal changes to Lexicon for review
5. **Both parties sign via Documenso**
6. **Archive signed PDF to Paperless-ngx** with tags: `legal-contract`, `retainer`, `ai-services`, `[CLIENT_NAME]`
7. **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.

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*For client onboarding process, see [Client Onboarding Checklist](https://docs.alai.no/books/legal-templates-v1/page/client-onboarding-checklist).*