SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT
This Agreement is entered into by and between Ben Lorenzen LLC ("Speaker") and _______________________________ ("Organization"), collectively referred to as "Parties," for a speaking engagement ("Engagement") scheduled on ___________________ (date) at ________________________ (location).
ENGAGEMENT DETAILS: The Organization and Speaker mutually agree upon the specific start and end time for the presentation. The Speaker will work with the Organization to finalize and approve the scheduled presentation times.
SPEAKER FEES & EXPENSES:
The Organization agrees to pay the determined speaker fee of $______________. Additionally, the Organization agrees to cover:
• Roundtrip airfare (typically ranging $400-$900 based on location; international travel may incur higher costs).
• Lodging expenses for the duration of stay required for the engagement.
• All Uber/Lyft transportation expenses.
• Airport parking expenses.
• Food and beverage per diem at $75 per day.
TRAVEL CANCELLATIONS & DELAYS:
Should air travel cancellations or significant delays occur, thereby preventing the Speaker from attending the Engagement, this Agreement shall be voided. The Speaker agrees to exhaust all reasonable resources to ensure attendance at the scheduled Engagement.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Organization agrees to provide the following for the presentation:
•Two bottles of water.
•Wireless lavalier or headset microphone (non-handheld).
•A projector and suitable screen.
•Quality sound system capable of clearly displaying audio from videos and photos used during the presentation.
ATTIRE DISCLOSURE:
The Speaker will appear for the Engagement in his standard "summer uniform," which may not always align with the Organization's dress code. The Organization must indicate below if this presents any issues:
PAYMENT TERMS:
Payment of the speaker fee and reimbursement of expenses outlined above shall be made payable to Ben Lorenzen LLC within 30 days of invoice submission following the completion of the Engagement. All receipts for reimbursable expenses will be provided by the Speaker.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice. In the event of termination by the Organization less than 30 days prior to the scheduled Engagement, the Organization shall be responsible for reimbursing the Speaker for any non-refundable travel or lodging expenses incurred.
ACCEPTANCE & SIGNATURES:
By signing below, both Parties agree to the terms outlined in this Agreement.
Ben Lorenzen LLC Authorized Signature Date: ________________________
Organization Representative Authorized Signature Date: ________________________