Whether you're working with a part-time assistant or outsourcing customer support, this template spells out what you need from your independent contractors and how they can expect to be paid.
Here are the essential clauses included in this template:
- General Purpose
- Deliverables/Services
- Schedule
- Company Responsibilities
- Contractor Responsibilities
- Independent Contractor Status
- Contractor Warranties
- Insurance
- Compensation
- Expenses
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Intellectual Property Ownership
- Confidentiality
- Term + Termination
- Notice
- Other Business Activities
- Non-Solicitation
- Amendments
- Binding Arbitration
- Choice of Law
- Counterparts
- Severability
- No Waiver
- Force Majeure
- Transfer
- Assignment
- Headings for Convenience
- Entire Agreement
- All Rights Reserved
- Statement of Work covering:
- Contractor Services + Deliverables
- Company Deliverables
- Schedules
- Deadlines
- Office Hours
- Communications
- Compensation
