Independent Contractor Agreement Template Bc

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

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

THE COMPANY: ________________________________________________ (the "Company"), with its principal place of business located at ________________________________________________.

THE CONTRACTOR: ________________________________________________ (the "Contractor"), with its principal place of business located at ________________________________________________.

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1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

The Contractor agrees to provide the following services to the Company (the "Services"): ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

2. TERM

This Agreement shall commence on __________________ and shall continue until __________________ or until the Services are completed, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

3. COMPENSATION

In consideration for the Services, the Company shall pay the Contractor as follows:

• Rate: ________________________________ (e.g., $______ per hour/project)
• Payment Schedule: ________________________________
• Expenses: The Company shall only reimburse the Contractor for pre-approved, out-of-pocket expenses, provided that the Contractor submits satisfactory documentation for such expenses.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employer-employee relationship, or agency relationship between the Company and the Contractor. The Contractor is solely responsible for all income taxes, CPP contributions, and other withholdings required by the laws of British Columbia and Canada.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor acknowledges that in the course of performing the Services, they may have access to confidential information of the Company. The Contractor agrees to keep all such information strictly confidential and shall not disclose or use it for any purpose other than the performance of the Services, both during and after the term of this Agreement.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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

7. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ______ days' written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the Contractor shall be compensated for all Services performed up to the date of termination.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of the Contractor’s negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

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SIGNATURES

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

THE COMPANY:

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Signature of Authorized Representative

Name: _____________________________ Title: ______________________________

THE CONTRACTOR:

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Signature of Contractor

Name: _____________________________ Date: ______________________________