Independent Contractor Agreement
Basic contract defining the relationship between a business and a freelancer.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made on [Date], between [Client Name] ("Client") and [Contractor Name] ("Contractor").
1. SERVICES
The Contractor agrees to perform the following services for the Client:
[Detailed description of services, deliverables, and timelines].
2. COMPENSATION
The Client agrees to pay the Contractor:
[ ] A flat fee of $[Amount] upon completion.
[ ] An hourly rate of $[Amount]/hr, billed [Weekly/Monthly].
Invoices shall be paid within [Number] days of receipt (e.g., Net 30).
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. The Contractor is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and insurance related to the compensation received under this Agreement. Contractor is not entitled to any employee benefits.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / WORK FOR HIRE
All work produced under this Agreement shall be deemed a "work made for hire." Upon full payment, the Client shall own all rights, title, and interest in the deliverables.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Contractor agrees to keep all Client information strictly confidential and will not disclose it to any third party.
6. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement with [Number] days written notice. In the event of termination, the Client will pay for all work completed up to the date of termination.
Signatures:
Client: _______________________ Date: _________
Contractor: ___________________ Date: _________💡 Pro Tip
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Hiring freelancers, B2B consulting
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