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This Independent Contractor Agreement details the terms and conditions of an independent
contractor's services and rates for services, as well as including provisions related to
proprietary rights and the contractor's status as an independent contractor. This document
contains both standard clauses as well as opportunities for customization to ensure that the
understandings of the parties are properly set forth. It is useful for companies and small
businesses located in Ohio that hire independent contractors to confirm their status as
independent contractors.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made as
of ____ [Month] ____ [Date], 20____, by and between _______________________________
[Instruction: Insert the name of company], with its principal offices at
___________________________________________ [Instruction: Insert the address of
company] (hereinafter the “Company”), and __________________________ [Instruction:
Insert name of independent contractor], with registered address at
_________________________ [Instruction: Insert address of the independent contractor]
(hereinafter the “Independent Contractor”). The Company and the Independent Contractor may
individually be referred to as “Party”, or, collectively as “Parties”.
WHEREAS, the Company is in need of assistance in the area of:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
[Instruction: Insert the area in which Company needs assistance]
WHEREAS, the Independent Contractor desires to enter in this Agreement to perform such
services on the terms and conditions and for the compensation set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, warranties, and
other good and valuable consideration as set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the
Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. ENGAGEMENT
The Company hereby engages the Independent Contractor to render the services, and
deliver the reports, according to the schedule and as described in the annexed Exhibit A
(collectively, the "Services"). In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the
annexed Exhibit A, this Agreement shall control.
2. COMPENSATION
a. In full consideration for the performance of the Services hereunder, and for any rights
granted or relinquished by the Independent Contractor under this Agreement, the
Company shall pay the Independent Contractor a fixed fee (the “Fee”) in the amount of
________ dollars ($____) [Instruction: Insert the amount of fee payable] payable in
monthly installments.
b. Payments shall be preceded by an invoice from the Independent Contractor (to be
submitted monthly), which the Company shall then pay in the ordinary course.
c. The Company will reimburse the Independent Contractor for reasonable and necessary
expenses incurred in the performance of the Services; provided, however, that all such
expenses shall be subject to the Company's prior approval. Air travel shall be at coach
fares and lodging shall be at moderately priced hotel