Contractor Fee Template

CONTRACTOR FEE AGREEMENT

This Contractor Fee Agreement (the Agreement) is made between Client Name: and Contractor Name: Effective Date:

Personal Information

Engagement Details

Anticipated Start Date:   Anticipated End Date:   Estimated Weekly Hours:

Fee Structure

Billing Method: Hourly Fixed Fee Per Milestone

Invoicing and Payment Terms

Invoices submitted to:   Payment Due:

Expenses and Reimbursements

Reimbursable expenses must be pre-approved by Client:   Reimbursement Procedure:

Taxes; Independent Contractor Status

Contractor acknowledges and agrees they are engaged as an independent contractor and are solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, contributions and filings arising from amounts paid under this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify Client against any liability arising from Contractor's failure to withhold or remit taxes.

Contractor certifies: I am responsible for all taxes, withholdings and related filings.

Insurance and Indemnity

Contractor shall maintain, at Contractor's expense, insurance appropriate to the services provided including commercial general liability and professional liability where applicable. Contractor will provide certificates of insurance upon request.

Confidentiality; Intellectual Property

Contractor agrees to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by Client and to assign to Client all work product and intellectual property created in the scope of this engagement, subject to payment in full. Contractor will execute further documents necessary to effect assignment.

Term and Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party. If terminated, Contractor will be paid for services performed through the effective termination date and for any non-cancellable obligations properly incurred.

Notice Period (if any):

Background Check and References

Contractor authorizes Client to contact prior employers and professional references and to conduct background checks appropriate to the engagement.

Authorization: I authorize background checks and contact of prior employers and references.

Employment History

Education

Professional References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Statement: The parties acknowledge that, unless otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement does not create an employment relationship and does not alter the at-will nature of any existing employment arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Client is an equal opportunity contractor and does not unlawfully discriminate. Contractor agrees to comply with applicable non-discrimination laws in performance of services.

Certification and Authorization

Applicant Certification: I certify that all information provided in this Agreement, including background and reference information, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification may result in termination of this engagement.

Authorization to Contact: I authorize Client to contact previous employers, references, and other entities to verify information and to obtain background checks as required for the engagement. I release such parties from liability for furnishing information to Client.

Certification Checkbox: I certify that the information provided is true and complete.

Notices; Governing Law

Governing Law:

Entire Agreement; Amendment: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

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