Freelance Contractor Agreement Template

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-8842-CON
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: The "Company" representative and the "Contractor" must complete all bracketed fields. Review Scope of Services thoroughly to avoid scope creep.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties must retain a fully executed digital or physical copy for a minimum of seven (7) years following the contract's termination.
• Attachments: Ensure any applicable Statement of Work (SOW), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), or IP Assignment forms are appended as Exhibits.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into between: Company: [______________] (hereinafter "Company") Contractor: [______________] (hereinafter "Contractor")

2. SERVICES

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

• Primary Objective: [______________]
• Deliverables: [______________]
• Performance Standards: [______________]

3. TERM & TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on [____/____/2026] and continues until: [ ] Completion of Services [ ] Fixed Date: [____/____/2026] [ ] Termination upon [____] days written notice by either party.

4. COMPENSATION

Company shall pay Contractor as follows:

• Rate: [______________] (e.g., $XX/hr or $X,XXX/project)
• Payment Terms: [______________] (e.g., Net 30, upon invoice)
• Expenses: [ ] Reimbursable with pre-approval [ ] Not included

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All work product, designs, code, or materials created under this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company upon full payment of fees.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor shall hold all proprietary information received from the Company in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [______________].

EXECUTION

FOR COMPANY:
Authorized Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: [______________]
Title: [______________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR CONTRACTOR:
Authorized Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: [______________]
Title: [______________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

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