Wise Freelance Contract Template

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-[102948]
Effective Date: [//2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The Client or designated Operations Manager shall complete all bracketed fields. Ensure the "Scope of Services" is explicitly defined to avoid scope creep.
• Retention: Fully executed originals must be stored in a secure digital repository. Retain for a minimum of seven (7) years following the contract expiration date for tax and audit compliance.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure the following are attached as Exhibits: (A) Detailed Statement of Work (SOW), (B) Data Processing Addendum (if applicable), and (C) Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

1. PARTIES

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

2. SERVICES

Contractor agrees to perform the services described in the attached SOW:

• Service Name: [________________]
• Primary Deliverable: [________________]
• Completion Date: [//2026]

3. COMPENSATION & PAYMENT

Fees: The Client shall pay the Contractor as follows: [ ] Fixed Fee: $[] [ ] Hourly Rate: $[] [ ] Milestone Based: [________________]

Terms: Invoices shall be submitted [____________]. Payment is due within [] days of receipt of a valid, undisputed invoice.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of the Client. Contractor is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and benefits associated with their own business operations.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WORK-FOR-HIRE)

All deliverables created specifically for the Client under this Agreement shall be considered "work-for-hire" and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Client upon receipt of payment.

6. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement with [____] days' written notice. In the event of early termination, the Client shall pay the Contractor for all work satisfactorily completed up to the date of termination.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary, financial, and technical information disclosed by the Client during the term of this engagement.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [________________].

EXECUTION & SIGNATURE BLOCK

Client Representative: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [//2026]

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.