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Independent Contractor Agreement

A short services agreement between a client and an independent contractor: scope, pay, timing, ownership of work, confidentiality and the independent relationship.

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What is inside

  1. 1. Parties
  2. 2. Services
  3. 3. Payment
  4. 4. Independent relationship
  5. 5. Ownership and license
  6. 6. Confidentiality
  7. 7. Term and termination
  8. 8. Other terms
  9. Signatures, with a signature, date and printed-name line for each role

Who signs

  • 1. Client
  • 2. Contractor

Good for

  • Hiring a freelancer for a defined project
  • Ongoing consulting at an hourly or monthly rate

Questions

Is the Independent Contractor Agreement free to use?
Yes. Download the blank PDF, or copy it into a free Signathing account and send it for signature as many times as you like. There is no card and no trial.
Who signs the Independent Contractor Agreement?
2 roles: Client and Contractor. Each role has its own signature, date and printed-name fields at the end, and the fields in the body are assigned to the role that fills them in.
Can I change the wording?
Yes. Download the PDF and edit it in any PDF editor, or write your own version and upload it as a template. The fields are yours to move, add or delete in the template editor after you copy it.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a general form provided as a convenience. Laws differ by state and change over time. Have a licensed attorney review it for your situation before relying on it.

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