Independent Contractor Services Agreement for Freelancers

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-[1099-2026]
Effective Date: [//2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document must be executed by an authorized representative of the Hiring Entity and the Freelancer prior to the commencement of any services.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties shall retain a fully executed digital or hard copy of this Agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years following the termination of the project.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure a current W-9 (for U.S. contractors), a detailed Statement of Work (SOW), and proof of professional liability insurance (if applicable) are appended as Exhibit A.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Hiring Entity: [] ("Company") Contractor: [] ("Contractor")

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Contractor agrees to provide the services described in the attached Statement of Work ("Services").

• Primary Objective: [________________]
• Timeline/Deadline: [________________]

3. COMPENSATION & PAYMENT

• Fee Structure: [ ] Hourly Rate: [] /hr | [ ] Flat Fee: []
• Invoicing Schedule: [________________]
• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of invoice.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Contractor acknowledges they are an independent contractor, not an employee. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, insurance (including worker’s compensation), and business expenses.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WORK FOR HIRE)

All deliverables created by Contractor under this Agreement shall be deemed "work made for hire." Ownership of all intellectual property, copyrights, and derivative works vests exclusively in the Company upon payment in full.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor agrees to hold in strict confidence all proprietary information, trade secrets, and non-public data disclosed by the Company. This obligation survives the termination of this Agreement for a period of [__________] years.

7. TERMINATION

• For Cause: Either party may terminate immediately upon written notice of a material breach.
• For Convenience: Company may terminate upon [__________] days’ written notice. Contractor shall be paid for all hours/milestones completed prior to the effective termination date.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of []. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [].

EXECUTION

FOR HIRING ENTITY: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [//2026]

FOR CONTRACTOR: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [//2026]

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