-------------------------------------------------- DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY This document is a structured preparation draft only. It does not constitute legal advice and must be reviewed and finalized by a qualified attorney before it is signed or relied upon by either party. -------------------------------------------------- ARCHITECT SERVICE AGREEMENT — DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW Document Ref: ASA-2026-001 Date of Preparation: June 1 2026 ARCHITECT: DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd Mumbai Maharashtra India COA Registration: COA-MH-4421 Principal: Priya Shah Email: [architect email] CLIENT: Rahul and Meera Kapoor Mumbai Maharashtra India Email: [client email] 1. RECITALS 1.1 DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd is a Council of Architecture registered architectural firm based in Mumbai with the professional qualifications and experience to provide full architectural design and administration services. 1.2 Rahul and Meera Kapoor are the owners of a residential plot in Juhu Mumbai and wish to commission the design and construction administration of a new 3,500 square foot contemporary residential home. 1.3 Both parties confirm mutual intent to document the terms of this architectural services arrangement through this agreement. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 Architect: DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd and its principal Priya Shah. 2.2 Client: Rahul and Meera Kapoor jointly. 2.3 Project: The design and construction administration of a new two-storey contemporary residential home of approximately 3,500 square feet on the Client's plot in Juhu Mumbai. 2.4 Fee: 8 percent of the agreed construction cost payable by design stage as described in Section 6. 2.5 Design Documents: All drawings, specifications, reports, and design outputs prepared by DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd under this agreement. 2.6 Copyright: The intellectual property rights in all Design Documents which remain with DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd as described in Section 11. 2.7 Professional Indemnity: The professional liability insurance maintained by DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd as described in Section 13. 2.8 Effective Date: The date on which both parties sign this agreement. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND DESIGN STAGES DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd will provide the following architectural services: 3.1 Stage 1 — Concept Design (August 2026) Preparation of concept design including site analysis, space planning, and initial design sketches. Client to provide all site survey information and brief. Client approval required before proceeding to Stage 2. 3.2 Stage 2 — Schematic Design (October 2026) Development of approved concept into schematic floor plans, elevations, and 3D visualization. Client approval of schematic design required before proceeding to Stage 3. 3.3 Stage 3 — Construction Documentation (February 2027) Preparation of full construction drawings and specifications sufficient for building permit application and contractor tendering. 3.4 Stage 4 — Approvals and Permits (March 2027) Preparation and lodgment of building permit application with the relevant Mumbai authority. Client to pay all authority fees directly. 3.5 Stage 5 — Construction Administration (from May 2027) Monthly site visits, review of contractor progress, issuance of architectural instructions, assessment of practical completion, and preparation of defect identification reports. Services not included: Interior design beyond agreed finishes schedule, landscaping design, structural engineering. All additional services require a separate written instruction and fee agreement. 4. ARCHITECT REGISTRATION 4.1 DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd holds and will maintain COA registration COA-MH-4421 throughout the term of this agreement and will notify the Client promptly if any registration is affected. 5. CLIENT'S OBLIGATIONS 5.1 Rahul and Meera Kapoor must provide accurate site survey and geotechnical information, make all design decisions promptly, obtain all approvals that are their responsibility, pay all fees on the agreed schedule, and not engage any other architect on this project without prior written consent. 6. FEE STRUCTURE AND PAYMENT 6.1 The total architectural fee is 8 percent of the agreed construction cost of INR 2,50,00,000, being INR 20,00,000 in total, payable by stage as follows: 1. Stage 1 Concept Design: INR 2,00,000 on commencement (10 percent). 2. Stage 2 Schematic Design: INR 4,00,000 on completion (20 percent). 3. Stage 3 Construction Documentation: INR 6,00,000 on completion (30 percent). 4. Stage 4 Approvals: INR 2,00,000 on lodgment (10 percent). 5. Stage 5 Construction Administration: INR 6,00,000 billed monthly during construction (30 percent). 6.2 Each invoice is due within 14 days of issue. Late payment accrues interest at 12 percent per annum. 6.3 Variation services are charged at INR 5,000 per hour confirmed in writing before commencement. 7. TIMELINE AND MILESTONES 7.1 Concept Design complete: August 31 2026. 7.2 Schematic Design complete: October 31 2026. 7.3 Construction Documents complete: February 28 2027. 7.4 Building Permit lodged: March 31 2027. 7.5 Construction Administration commences: May 2027. 7.6 DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd must notify the Client promptly if any milestone is at risk. Design timelines depend on Client decision-making speed and authority approval timeframes outside the Architect's control. 8. COPYRIGHT AND DESIGN DOCUMENTS 8.1 All Design Documents prepared under this agreement remain the intellectual property and copyright of DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd. 8.2 Upon full payment of all fees, the Client receives a non-exclusive license to use the Design Documents solely for the construction of this Project at the Juhu Mumbai site. 8.3 The Client may not reproduce or use the Design Documents for any other project without written consent. 8.4 Note: Copyright in architectural works is governed by the Copyright Act 1957 in India. A qualified attorney must confirm the applicable provisions before this agreement is finalized. 9. PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE 9.1 DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd will maintain professional indemnity insurance of not less than INR 50,00,000 throughout the term of this agreement and for a reasonable run-off period following completion, and will provide evidence of coverage to the Client upon request. 10. TERMINATION 10.1 Either party may terminate this agreement for material breach with 30 days written notice identifying the specific concern. 10.2 The Client may terminate for convenience with 60 days written notice. The Client must pay all fees for services completed to the termination date plus a reasonable demobilization allowance. 10.3 Upon termination DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd will deliver all Design Documents produced to the termination date to the Client subject to full payment of all outstanding fees. 11. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES 11.1 Laws of Maharashtra India govern this agreement. 11.2 Disputes will first be addressed through direct good-faith negotiation. If unsuccessful, disputes proceed to binding arbitration in Mumbai. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Note: Both parties must have this agreement reviewed by a qualified attorney before signing. COA registration compliance, copyright provisions under the Indian Copyright Act, and professional indemnity requirements must be confirmed before design services commence. DesignAxis Studio Pvt Ltd (Architect) COA Registration: COA-MH-4421 Signature: ________________ Name: Priya Shah Title: Principal Architect Date: ____________________ Rahul Kapoor (Client) Signature: ________________ Date: ____________________ Meera Kapoor (Client) Signature: ________________ Date: ____________________ -------------------------------------------------- This Architect Service Agreement draft was generated by an AI drafting tool as a structured preparation and documentation aid only. It does not constitute legal advice. Always have this document reviewed by a qualified attorney before either party signs or acts upon it. --------------------------------------------------