# Independent Contractor Agreement
This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:
**[Client's Name]**
[Client's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
("Client")
and
**[Contractor's Name]**
[Contractor's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
("Contractor")
## 1. Services
The Contractor agrees to provide the following services ("Services"):
- [Description of Services]
## 2. Term
This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue in effect until [End Date] or until terminated by either party pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.
## 3. Compensation
- The Client shall pay the Contractor a total amount of [Payment Amount] for the Services rendered.
- Payments shall be made on the following schedule: [Payment Schedule].
- All payments will be made via [Payment Method].
## 4. Independent Contractor Status
The Contractor acknowledges that they are an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. The Contractor shall have no claim against the Client for employment benefits, including, but not limited to, health insurance, vacation pay, or sick leave.
## 5. Confidentiality
The Contractor agrees to keep all confidential information regarding the Client and its business confidential and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Client.
## 6. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [Number of Days] days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for Services performed up to the date of termination.
## 7. Ownership of Work Product
The Contractor agrees that any and all work products generated as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement shall become the property of the Client. The Contractor hereby assigns to the Client all rights, title, and interests in and to any work product.
## 8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].
## 9. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
## 10. Modifications
Any modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Independent Contractor Agreement as of the date first above written.
**Client:**
Signature: _____________________________
Name: [Client's Name]
Date: _____________________________
**Contractor:**
Signature: _____________________________
Name: [Contractor's Name]
Date: _____________________________
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*Note: This template is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that parties seek legal counsel before entering into any agreement.*