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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (the \”Agreement\”) is dated this ________ day of ________________, ________.

Client

______________________ ______________________________

Client

______________________ ______________________________ (the \”Client\”)

Contractor

______________________ ______________________________

Contractor

______________________ ______________________________ (the \”Contractor\”)

• BACKGROUND
• The Client is of the opinion that the Contractor has the necessary qualifications, experience and abilities to provide services to the Client.
• The Contractor is agreeable to providing such services to the Client on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Client and the Contractor (individually the \”Party\” and collectively the \”Parties\” to this Agreement) agree as follows:

• Services Provided
• The Client hereby agrees to engage the Contractor to provide the Client with the following services (the \”Services\”):
  • _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________.
• The Services will also include any other tasks which the Parties may agree on. The Contractor hereby agrees to provide such Services to the Client.
• Term of Agreement
• The term of this Agreement (the \”Term\”) will begin on the date of this Agreement and will remain in full force and effect until the completion of the Services, subject to earlier termination as provided in this Agreement. The Term may be extended with the written consent of the Parties.
• Performance
• The Parties agree to do everything necessary to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect.
• Currency
• Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all monetary amounts referred to in this Agreement are in GBP.
• Payment
• The Contractor will charge the Client a flat fee of £__________ for the Services (the \”Payment\”).
• The Client will be invoiced when the Services are complete.
• Invoices submitted by the Contractor to the Client are due within 30 days of receipt.
• In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Client prior to completion of the Services but where the Services have been partially performed, the Contractor will be entitled to pro rata payment of the Payment to the date of termination provided that there has been no breach of contract on the part of the Contractor.
• The Contractor will be responsible for all income tax liabilities and National Insurance or similar contributions relating to the Payment and the Contractor will indemnify the Client in respect of any such payments required to be made by the Client.
• Reimbursement of Expenses
• The Contractor will be reimbursed from time to time for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the Contractor in connection with providing the Services.
• All expenses must be pre-approved by the Client.
• Confidentiality
• Confidential information (the \”Confidential Information\”) refers to any data or information relating to the Client, whether business or personal, which would reasonably be considered to be private or proprietary to the Client and that is not generally known and where the release of that Confidential Information could reasonably be expected to cause harm to the Client.
• The Contractor agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report or use, for any purpose, any Confidential Information which the Contractor has obtained, except as authorised by the Client or as required by law. The obligations of confidentiality will apply during the Term and will survive indefinitely upon termination of this Agreement.
• Ownership of Intellectual Property
• All intellectual property and related material, including any trade secrets, moral rights, goodwill, relevant registrations or applications for registration, and rights in any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade dress, industrial design and trade name (the \”Intellectual Property\”) that is developed or produced under this Agreement, will be the sole property of the Client. The use of the Intellectual Property by the Client will not be restricted in any manner.
• The Contractor may not use the Intellectual Property for any purpose other than that contracted for in this Agreement except with the written consent of the Client. The Contractor will be responsible for any and all damages resulting from the unauthorised use of the Intellectual Property.
• Return of Property
• Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Client any property, documentation, records, or Confidential Information which is the property of the Client.
• In providing the Services under this Agreement it is expressly agreed that the Contractor is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee. The Contractor and the Client acknowledge that this Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between them, and is exclusively a contract for service.
• Right of Substitution
• Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Contractor may, at the Contractor\’s absolute discretion, engage a third party sub-contractor to perform some or all of the obligations of the Contractor under this Agreement and the Client will not hire or engage any third parties to assist with the provision of the Services.
• In the event that the Contractor hires a sub-contractor:
  • the Contractor will pay the sub-contractor for its services and the Compensation will remain payable by the Client to the Contractor.
  • for the purposes of the indemnification clause of this Agreement, the sub-contractor is an agent of the Contractor.
• Autonomy
• Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Contractor will have full control over working time, methods, and decision making in relation to provision of the Services in accordance with the Agreement. The Contractor will work autonomously and not at the direction of the Client. However, the Contractor will be responsive to the reasonable needs and concerns of the Client.
• Equipment
• Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Contractor will provide at the Contractor’s own expense, any and all tools, machinery, equipment, raw materials, supplies, workwear and any other items or parts necessary to deliver the Services in accordance with the Agreement.
• No Exclusivity
• The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is non-exclusive and that either Party will be free, during and after the Term, to engage or contract with third parties for the provision of services similar to the Services.
• Notice
• All notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted by the terms of this Agreement will be given in writing and delivered to the Parties at the following addresses:
• ______________________
  ______________________________
• ______________________
  ______________________________

or to such other address as either Party may from time to time notify the other.

• Indemnification
• Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, and its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Agreement. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
• Modification of Agreement
• Any amendment or modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either Party in connection with this Agreement will only be binding if evidenced in writing signed by each Party or an authorised representative of each Party.
• Time of the Essence
• Time is of the essence in this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision.
• Assignment
• The Contractor will not voluntarily, or by operation of law, assign or otherwise transfer its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Client.
• It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
• This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding on the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and permitted successors and assigns.
• Titles/Headings
• Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement.
• Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.
• Governing Law
• This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England.
• In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this Agreement.
• Waiver
• The waiver by either Party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of ________________, ________.

__________________________

Per:

____________________________

(Seal)

Officer\’s Name: __________________________

An Independent Contractor Agreement formalises an arrangement between a client and a freelance contractor, whereby the contractor will provide specified services for the client.

For example, this agreement can be used when a contractor is hired to do repairs or perform renovations at a private residence or business location. This form can also be used when engaging a freelance writer or web designer to create content for a website.

An Independent Contractor Agreement is also referred to as a:

• Contractor Service Agreement
• Freelance Services Contract
• Consulting Agreement

An independent contractor is a person who provides services to clients by working in a self-employed arrangement. Some occupations commonly held by independent contractors are:

• Photographer
• Interior Designer
• Appliance Repairman
• Visual Artist
• Cabinet Installer
• Personal Assistant

LawDepot\’s Independent Contractor Agreement makes creating a client/contractor arrangement simple and straightforward. This contract includes the following features:

• Automatically customised for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales based on your selection
• Supports the use of multiple contractors and multiple clients
• Compensation can be entered as a flat fee or as an hourly/weekly/monthly/annual rate
• Optional clauses can be used to protect intellectual property and provide confidentiality
• Specifies how contractor expenses should be handled

An Independent Contractor Agreement formally establishes the details of the given arrangement, which lowers the risk of misunderstandings between the client and the contractor performing the work. Using this contract helps to protect both parties from issues related to miscommunication.

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• Service Agreement : a written contract betweena customer and an established service provider

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