# Vendor Agreement – Interior Project Template (Guide + Checklist)

A vendor agreement defines scope, quality standards, timelines, and payment terms with your contractors/vendors. It prevents scope creep, payment disputes, site chaos, and quality issues.

## Why Use a Vendor Agreement
- Clear scope & accountability; reduces “this wasn’t included” arguments
- Smooth payment flow with advance/progress/final terms
- Quality control with written standards and rework rights
- On‑time completion with fixed timelines and dependencies
- Legal protection with a signed document
- Better vendor relationships and higher client trust

## Risks Without an Agreement
- Scope confusion → rework and cost escalation
- Payment disputes and loss of leverage
- Delays and clashes (e.g., electrical before false ceiling)
- Quality drops → bad reputation
- Legal trouble without proof
- Stress and miscommunication

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## How to Use This Pack
1) Fill the checklist [/resources/vendor_agreement_checklist.csv](/resources/vendor_agreement_checklist.csv) for each vendor  
2) Add project name, vendor name, start/end dates, and deliverables  
3) Attach drawings/BOQ/specs; share dependencies and site rules  
4) Get signatures (physical or e‑sign) and share a copy with vendor and client

> Tip: Maintain a version number and change log for any revisions.