Independent Contractor Services Agreement Template for Hiring

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-882941-FL
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: Both the Hiring Entity and the Contractor must complete all bracketed fields and initial each page.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include "Exhibit A: Scope of Work" and "Exhibit B: Fee Schedule/Payment Terms."
• Retention: Both parties must retain a fully executed digital or physical copy of this agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years following the termination of the engagement for tax and audit compliance.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Hiring Entity: [__________] ("Company")
Contractor: [__________] ("Contractor")
Contractor Address: [__________]

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Contractor agrees to perform the services described in the attached Exhibit A ("Services"). Contractor shall perform these services with the professional skill and care typical of industry standards.

3. TERM & TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement shall commence on [__________] and continue until [__________], unless terminated earlier.
• Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement upon [__________] days written notice.
• Survival: Provisions regarding Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, and Indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

4. COMPENSATION

Company shall pay Contractor as set forth in Exhibit B.

• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of an undisputed invoice.
• Expense Reimbursement: [ ] Pre-approved expenses only. [ ] No expenses to be reimbursed.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of the Company. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, as well as social security and self-employment contributions.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All work product created by the Contractor specifically for the Company under this agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor agrees to hold all proprietary, non-public information disclosed by the Company in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [__________]. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be resolved in the courts located in [__________].

9. EXECUTION

FOR THE COMPANY: Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR THE CONTRACTOR: Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.