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Independent Contractor Agreement template

Independent contractor agreements document freelance or vendor work: scope, payment, IP assignment, and confidentiality, with classification-sensitive independence cues.

Sample contractor agreement outline with placeholders for a freelance engagement.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Party A], [Entity Type], with an address at [Address] ("Party A"), and [Party B], [Entity Type], with an address at [Address] ("Party B").

1. Services. Contractor will provide [Services] as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner, or agent of Company.

2. Payment. Company will pay Contractor [Rate or Fee] according to [Payment Schedule] after receipt of a valid invoice.

3. Intellectual property. Contractor assigns to Company all right, title, and interest in work product created specifically for Company under this Agreement, excluding pre-existing materials identified in [Schedule].

4. Confidentiality. Contractor will not disclose Company Confidential Information and will return or destroy it upon request or termination.

Party A: [Party A] By: ________________________________ Name: [Signatory] Title: [Title]

Party B: [Party B] By: ________________________________ Name: [Signatory] Title: [Title]

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FAQ

  • Does this template determine employee vs contractor status?

    No. Classification depends on facts and applicable law. The template documents the intended commercial relationship; it is not legal advice on employment status.

Sources: IRS: Independent contractor or employee?

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