Engagement letters put the details of a company-client relationship into writing. Though they are less formal than a traditional contract, engagement letters are still official, legally-binding agreements—and a well-structured, detailed engagement letter is a valuable document for everyone involved.
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What Is an Engagement Letter? An engagement letter is a written agreement that describes the business relationship to be entered into by a client and a company. The letter details the scope of the agreement, its terms, and costs. The purpose of an engagement letter is to set expectations on both sides of the agreement.
The Company does hereby appoint and engage the Consultant Contractor to provide the Services (as defined below) and the Consultant Contractor hereby accepts such appointment and engagement by the Company, all upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.