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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 __________________________________________________________________.

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

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

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

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect until the completion of the Services, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. The expected completion date is __________________, 20____.

3. COMPENSATION

In consideration for the services provided, the Client shall pay the Contractor as follows:

• Payment Amount: __________________ (USD)
• Payment Terms: ________________________________________________ (e.g., hourly, flat fee, milestone-based)
• Payment Schedule: Payments shall be made within ______ days of receipt of an invoice from the Contractor.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee of the Client. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and other statutory obligations. The Contractor is not eligible for any employee benefits.

5. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT

All work product, designs, documents, inventions, or other materials created by the Contractor in connection with the Services (the "Work Product") shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Client. The Contractor hereby assigns to the Client all right, title, and interest in and to such Work Product.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor acknowledges that during the course of the engagement, they may have access to confidential information of the Client. The Contractor agrees to hold all such information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the Client.

7. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ______ days' written notice to the other party. In the event of early termination, the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for all services performed and expenses incurred up to the date of termination.

8. GOVERNING LAW

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

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

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

CLIENT:

Signature: _________________________________ Printed Name: _____________________________ Title: ____________________________________

CONTRACTOR:

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