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Independent Contractor Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed fields with the appropriate legal information, ensuring that the Scope of Work is described with sufficient detail to prevent ambiguity.
• Select the appropriate checkboxes regarding payment terms and intellectual property ownership to align with your specific business arrangement.
• Have both authorized representatives sign, date, and exchange copies; keep the fully executed agreement in your permanent project file.

Parties & Definitions

This Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between: Company: [Company Full Legal Name], with a principal place of business at [Company Address] ("Company"). Subcontractor: [Subcontractor Full Legal Name], with a principal place of business at [Subcontractor Address] ("Subcontractor").

Operative Clauses

1. Services: Subcontractor agrees to perform the services described in the "Scope of Work" attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Services"). Subcontractor shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner.
2. Payment: Company shall pay Subcontractor [Amount] [ ] per hour / [ ] flat fee for the Services. Invoices shall be submitted [Monthly/Upon Completion] and paid within [Number] days of receipt.
3. Independent Contractor Status: Subcontractor is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employer-employee, partnership, or joint venture relationship. Subcontractor is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and insurance.
4. Term and Termination: This Agreement begins on [Start Date] and continues until [End Date] or completion of Services. Either party may terminate this Agreement with [Number] days' written notice.
5. Confidentiality: Subcontractor acknowledges that they may have access to Company’s proprietary information and agrees to maintain such information in strict confidence during and after the term of this Agreement.
6. Intellectual Property: [ ] All work product created under this Agreement shall be "work made for hire" and the sole property of Company. [ ] Subcontractor retains ownership of pre-existing intellectual property and grants Company a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use such property as incorporated into the Services.
7. Indemnification: Subcontractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of Subcontractor’s negligent acts or omissions in performing the Services.
8. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State Name].

Signature & Acknowledgment

Company Representative Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Name] Title: [Title] Date: [Date]

Subcontractor Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Name] Title: [Title] Date: [Date]

Disclaimer: This document is a general framework intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. You must consult with qualified legal counsel in your jurisdiction to ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and specific business requirements.