Free Independent Contractor Agreement Template Word

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this ______ day of __________________, 20__ (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

CLIENT: ________________________________________________ (the "Client"), located at ________________________________________________, and

CONTRACTOR: ________________________________________________ (the "Contractor"), located at ________________________________________________.

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1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

The Contractor agrees to perform the following services (the "Services"): __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall commence on __________________ and shall continue until the completion of the Services or until terminated by either party as provided herein, no later than __________________ (the "Termination Date").

3. COMPENSATION

The Client shall pay the Contractor as follows:

• Rate: $__________ per [Hour / Project / Month]
• Total Project Fee: $__________ (if applicable)
• Payment Terms: Payment shall be made within ______ days of receipt of an itemized invoice submitted by the Contractor.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or joint venturer of the Client. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the payment of all federal, state, and local taxes, and the Client shall not withhold any amounts for taxes or social security. The Contractor is not eligible for any employee benefits.

5. EXPENSES

The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Services, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Client. Any pre-approved reimbursable expenses must be supported by documentation.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement, they may have access to confidential information regarding the Client’s business. The Contractor agrees not to disclose or use any such confidential information for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement without prior written consent from the Client.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All work product, deliverables, and materials created by the Contractor specifically for the Client under this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Client.

8. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon ______ days' written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the Client shall pay the Contractor for all Services performed and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State/Province of __________________.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements. Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

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SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

CLIENT:

Signature: _________________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________ Title: ____________________________________

CONTRACTOR:

Signature: _________________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________ Tax ID / SSN: ____________________________