Freelance Project Contract Template

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

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

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The "Client" (hiring entity) or their representative must complete the bracketed fields. Ensure the "Scope of Work" is defined with sufficient technical specificity to prevent scope creep.
• Filing & Retention: Upon execution, store the original PDF in your corporate legal repository. Retain this record for a minimum of 7 years post-contract termination to satisfy audit and tax compliance requirements.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include Exhibit A (Scope of Work/Deliverables) and Exhibit B (Compensation Schedule). Ensure the Contractor signs both exhibits.

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1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between:

• Client: [____________] (“Client”)
• Contractor: [____________] (“Contractor”)

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor agrees to perform the services detailed in Exhibit A (the “Services”). The Contractor shall perform all Services in a professional, workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on [____/____/2026] and shall terminate on [____/____/2026] unless terminated earlier.
• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this agreement upon [____] days written notice in the event of a material breach.
• Termination for Convenience: Client may terminate this agreement with [____] days written notice, provided the Client compensates Contractor for all services rendered up to the date of termination.

4. COMPENSATION

• Fee Structure:
  • Fixed Fee: [__________]
  • Hourly Rate: [__________] per hour
• Payment Terms: Invoices shall be submitted [__________] and paid within [____] days of receipt.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

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

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WORK FOR HIRE)

All deliverables, inventions, designs, and work products created under this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Client. The Contractor hereby assigns all rights, titles, and interests in such work to the Client.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor agrees to hold all proprietary information received from the Client in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any third party without express written consent.

8. GOVERNING LAW

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

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EXECUTION

Client Authorized Signature:

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Printed Name: [____________]
Title: [____________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Contractor Signature:

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Printed Name: [____________]
Title: [____________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

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