FREELANCE CONTRACT
This Freelance Contract (this “Agreement”) is made as of this ___ day of ___________, 20___, (the
“Effective Date”) by and between __________ located at __________, __________, __________
__________ (“Client”) and __________ located at __________, __________, __________ __________
(“Independent Contractor”). Client and Independent Contractor may each be referred to in this Agreement
as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
Services. Independent Contractor shall provide the following services to Client (the “Services”):
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________. In addition, Independent Contractor shall perform such other duties and tasks, or changes to the Services,as may be agreed upon by the Parties.
Compensation. Inconsideration for Independent Contractor’s performance of the Services, Client shall pay Independent Contractor a Fixed Wage. Client shall pay Independent Contractor $_______ per month.
Independent Contractor will be paid on __________ of every
month.
In case an Independent Contractor sends Client an invoice. Independent Contractor will be paid within __________ days after receiving Independent Contractor’s invoice. Independent Contractor will submit invoices for payment at the end of every month
Client shall reimburse Independent Contractor for all pre-approved, reasonable and
necessary costs and expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Services.
Term and Termination. Independent Contractor’s engagement with Client under this Agreement shall commence on ___________, . The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Agreement and Independent Contractor’s engagement with Client under this Agreement shall terminate: Upon the completion by Independent Contractor of the Services or At will. Independent Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the engagement with Client is at will, subject to being terminated at the discretion of Client at any time,
At the time of termination, Independent Contractor agrees to return all Client property used in the performance of the Services, including but not limited to computers, cell phones, keys, reports, and other equipment and documents.
Independent Contractor shall reimburse Client for any Client property lost or
damaged in an amount equal to the market price of such property.
The Parties agree and acknowledge that Independent Contractor is an
independent contractor and is not, for any purpose, an employee of Client. Independent Contractor does not have any authority to enter into agreements or contracts on behalf of Client, and shall not represent the client.
Confidentiality. Independent contractors will NOT be exposed to confidential information. “Confidential Information” shall mean any data or information that is competitively sensitive material. Information is the valuable property of the Client, developed over a long period of time at substantial expense, and that it is worthy of protection.
Confidentiality Obligations. Except as otherwise expressly permitted in this Agreement, Independent Contractor shall not disclose or use in any manner, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information either during the term of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, except as required to perform the Services or with Client’s prior written consent.
Rights in Confidential Information. All Confidential Information disclosed to Independent Contractor by Client (i) is and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Client, and (ii) is disclosed or permitted to be acquired by Independent Contractor solely in reliance on Independent Contractor’s agreement to maintain the Confidential Information in confidence and not to use or disclose the Confidential Information to any other person.
Insurance. For the term of this Agreement, Independent Contractor shall obtain and maintain a policy of insurance, with appropriate and adequate coverage and limits, to cover any
Non-Solicit. ______ Independent Contractor agrees and covenants that for a period of ___________ months following the termination of this Agreement, Independent Contractor will not, directly or indirectly, solicit any officer, director or employee, or any customer, client, supplier or vendor of Client for the purpose of inducing such
party to terminate its relationship with Client in favor of Independent Contractor or another business
directly or indirectly in competition with the Client.
Mutual Representations and Warranties. Both Client and Independent Contractor represent and warrant that each Party has full power, authority, and right to execute and deliver this Agreement, has full power and authority to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement. No other consents are necessary to enter into
Independent Contractor Representation and Warranties. Independent Contractor represents and warrants that it has all the necessary licenses, permits and registrations, if any, required to perform the Services under this Agreement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and that it will perform the Services according to the Client’s guidelines and specifications and with the standard of care prevailing in the industry.
Governing Law. The terms of this Agreement and the rights of the Parties hereto shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the Republic of Rwanda. , without regarding its conflicts of law provisions.
Disputes. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through court litigation. The dispute shall be resolved in the courts of the Republic of Rwanda
Assignment. The interests of Independent Contractor are personal to Independent Contractor and cannot be assigned, transferred, or sold without the prior written consent of Client.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements of the Parties.
Notices. Any notice or other communication given or made to either Party under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, sent by overnight courier service, or sent by certified may subsequently designate by notice, and shall be deemed given on the date of delivery.
Further Assurances. At the request of one Party, the other Party shall execute and deliver such other documents and take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to affect the terms of this Agreement.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue to be valid, legal, and enforceable as though the invalid, illegal or unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered as of the date first written
above.
Client Signature Client Full Name
Independent Contractor Signature Independent Contractor Full Name
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