Standard Freelance Contract Template

Independent Contractor Services Agreement

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

Instructions for Use

• Completion: The Company representative or Contractor must fill all bracketed fields. Ensure the Statement of Work (SOW) is explicitly detailed to avoid scope creep.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties must retain a digital or physical copy for a minimum of seven (7) years following the termination of this agreement for tax and audit compliance.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure a signed Statement of Work (SOW) or Purchase Order (PO) is appended to this document to define specific deliverables and compensation schedules.

1. Parties

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

2. Scope of Services

Contractor agrees to perform the services described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) dated [____/____/2026]. Any modifications to the scope must be executed via a written Change Order signed by both parties.

3. Compensation & Payment

• Fee Structure: [__________]
• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of an undisputed invoice.
• Expenses: Pre-approved business expenses shall be reimbursed provided original receipts are submitted within [__________] days.

4. Independent Contractor Status

Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and benefits. Contractor shall have no authority to bind the Company to any contract or obligation.

5. Intellectual Property

All work product, deliverables, and inventions created by Contractor in connection with this Agreement are considered "work made for hire" and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company.

6. Confidentiality

Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information disclosed by the Company. This obligation survives the termination of this Agreement for a period of [__________] years.

7. Term & Termination

• Agreement Term: Starts on [____/____/2026] and ends on [____/____/2026].
• Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this agreement with [__________] days written notice.
• Termination for Cause: Company may terminate immediately for breach of contract.

8. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [__________]. Disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [__________].

Execution & Signature Block

For Company:
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.