INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Independent Model Agreement (the "Agreement") entered into this [insert date] is made and
entered between [insert the name of the model] whose address for the purpose of this agreement
shall be [insert the model’s address] (“Model”) an independent Model hereafter referred to as
"Model", and [insert your name/name of your Photographer] whose address for the purpose of this
agreement shall be [insert address] hereafter referred to as "Photographer". In consideration of the
covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, Photographer and Model agree as follows:
1. RESONSIBILITIES
The Photographer shall engage the Model for a one-time photoshoot for his business and the Model
is willing to be engaged as an independent Model at such time and place as mutually agreed to in
writing herein by Photographer and Model.
Photographer shall have the right to use Model’s name, title, affiliation, photograph and in connection
with the services performed pursuant to this Agreement.
2. SERVICES
Model shall perform the following services for the Photographer;
i. [list the services to be performed by the Model]
3. STATUS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Model acknowledges and agrees that he or she is an Independent Contractor. Photographer retains
control over the desired result to be accomplished. Photographer, its officers, directors, and
employees shall have no obligation or liability to Model, her heirs, administrators, assigns or
creditors, or any other party for worker’s compensation, federal and state payroll taxes,
unemployment taxes, minimum wages, social security assessments or similar taxes, benefits or
liabilities. Model is not eligible to participate in any benefits available to employees of Photographer.
4. REPORTING
Model shall report to [insert venue] at exactly [insert time] or earlier on the [insert date]. The parties
agree that if the Model does not make it at the specified venue at the specific time, it shall be
deemed a breach of contract and the photographer may exercise his option to terminate the
contract.
5. TERM
This Agreement shall begin on [insert date] and shall expire on the same day at which time the
Model and Photographer have the option to review and extend the contract. Model agrees to perform
services to Photographer on the date set forth above. The Model or the Photographer may
terminate the use of this Agreement with 1 days’ written notice and without further obligation except
for payment due for services/expenses prior to date of such termination.
6. RATE AND SCHEDULE
Model will provide the services listed in Clause 2 above at the hourly rate of $75 per hour for a
minimum of [insert hours] hours on the day of the photoshoot. Photographer will be responsible for
paying Model for the additional hours of service at the hourly rate of $[insert amount] or as otherwise
agreed by the parties. Any additional work beyond the services described in the Scope of
Responsibilities document will be billed at $[insert amount] per hour, however if there is a significant
change in the overall scope of the work, then the hourly rate will be revised by the parties.
7. USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Model assigns to Photographer copyright in all intellectual property developed under agreement to
be used for website and marketing, as well as Jeunoir’s social media platforms by the Photographer.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
Model recognizes and acknowledges that the Photographer possesses certain confidential
information that constitutes a valuable, special, and unique asset. As used herein, the term
"confidential information" includes all information and materials belonging to, used by, or in the
possession of the Photographer relating to its products, processes, services, technology, inventions,
patents, ideas, contracts, financial information, developments, business strategies, pricing, current
and prospective customers, marketing plans, and trade secrets of every kind and character.
9. WARRANTIES
Model warrants that:
i. He/she shall keep time.
ii. The services provided by Model shall be performed in a professional manner.
iii. The services shall be performed in a timely manner and shall meet deadlines agreed between
Model and the Photographer.
iv. The model shall show up with natural looking makeup and hair done.
10. BREACH OF CONTRACT
If any party (“Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which may cause
damages to other party (“Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party con notify the Defaulting
Party in writing, requesting it rectify and correct such a breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party
does not take actions which rectify and correct such breach to the satisfaction of the Non-defaulting
Party within two (2) days upon the issuance of the written notice, the Non-defaulting Party can take
actions pursuant to this Agreement or other measures in accordance with laws in response.
11. INDEMNITY
Photographer and Model agree to indemnify each other from any and all actions, causes of action,
claims, demands, cost, liabilities, expenses and damages (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of, or
in connection with any breach of Agreement made with event vendors or partners.
12. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither Party shall be responsible or penalized for not completing Services to the extent delays or
failure in completion is due to events or circumstances outside its control.
13. AMENDMENT
This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or extended at any time unless there is written
agreement executed by both of the parties hereto.
14. EXECUTION AND APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana in the
United States of America in every respect. Any litigation arising hereunder shall be brought
exclusively before courts seated in Louisiana.
15. PARAGRAPH AND HEADINGS
Paragraph headings and numbers have been inserted for the convenience of reference only, and if
there shall be any conflict between any such headings and numbers and the text of this Agreement,
the text shall control.
16. COUNTERPARTS
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This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which taken together shall be
considered one and the same instrument.
17. WAIVER
Waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach shall not constitute a
waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this Agreement.
18. JOINT EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership or agency relationship between
Photographer and Model or to make the parties jointly liable for any obligation arising out of the
activities and services contemplated by this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice or communication permitted or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and sent via
email or certified mail to the other party.
20. ASSIGNMENTS
If Photographer assigns his rights and responsibilities under this agreement, this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect and his rights and obligations become an obligation of
Photographer’s successor.
21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains all the terms agreed upon by the parties with respect to the subject matter
of the Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and communications between
the parties concerning such matters, whether oral or written.
22. OTHER ACTIVITIES
Model is free to engage in other independent contracting activities, provided that Model does not
engage in any such activities which are inconsistent with or in conflict with any provisions hereof on
the date of the photoshoot, or that so occupy Model’s attention as to interfere with the proper and
efficient performance of Model’s services thereunder.
SO AGREED:
[insert your name]
______________________________ _____________________
By: [insert your name] Date
Title: Photographer
______________________________ _____________________
By: [insert name of Model] Date
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