Independent Contractor Contract California

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

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

COMPANY: ________________________________________________ (“Company”), located at ________________________________________________, and

CONTRACTOR: ________________________________________________ (“Contractor”), located at ________________________________________________.

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

Contractor agrees to perform the following services for the Company (the “Services”): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on __________________ and shall continue until the Services are completed, unless terminated earlier. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ______ days' written notice to the other party.

3. COMPENSATION

In consideration for the services to be performed, the Company shall pay the Contractor as follows:

• Rate: ________________________________________________
• Payment Terms: ________________________________________________
• Invoicing: Contractor shall submit an itemized invoice to the Company on a ______ (e.g., monthly/weekly) basis.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of the Company. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, including self-employment taxes. Contractor is not entitled to any Company benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off. Contractor retains the right to perform services for other clients during the term of this Agreement.

5. CALIFORNIA COMPLIANCE (ABC TEST)

The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is intended to satisfy the requirements of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to the "ABC Test" set forth in Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). Contractor certifies that: (A) Contractor is free from the control and direction of the Company in connection with the performance of the work; (B) Contractor performs work that is outside the usual course of the Company’s business; and (C) Contractor is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the Company.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor acknowledges that during the engagement, Contractor may have access to confidential and proprietary information of the Company. Contractor agrees to hold such information in strict confidence and shall not disclose or use such information for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Any work product, designs, inventions, or materials developed by Contractor specifically for the Company under this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, and employees from any and all claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or resulting from the performance of services under this Agreement, to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Contractor.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved in the courts of __________________ County, California.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

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

COMPANY

Signature: ______________________________________

Print Name: ______________________________________

Title: ______________________________________

CONTRACTOR

Signature: ______________________________________

Print Name: ______________________________________

Tax ID/SSN: ______________________________________