Freelancer/Independent Contractor Agreement
This Freelancer/Independent Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into on [Date] (the “Effective Date”) by and between [Company Name], a
[State] corporation with its principal place of business at [Address] (“Company”), and
[Freelancer/Independent Contractor Name], (“client”)
1.SERVICES.
Contractor shall perform services as an independent contractor for Client, including
but not limited to [consulting and estimating]. Contractor shall perform such services
in a professional, timely, and workmanlike manner, and in accordance with industry
standards.
2. TERMS.
This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until the
completion of the services described in Section 1 or until terminated by either party
upon [Notice Period] days’ written notice to the other party.
3. PAYMENT TERMS
i) The company charges 1% for reconstruction estimates
ii) 2% charges for the mitigation estimate
iii) The company expects payment before Net ten (10) days
iv) If payments are not made, the company ceases to provide the services agreed
upon
v) if payments are still not made, the company will issue the client a demand letter
and will explore its legal rights.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS.
The parties acknowledge that Contractor is an independent contractor and not an
employee, partner, or joint venture of Client. Contractor is solely responsible for
paying all taxes, including self-employment taxes, and for obtaining and maintaining
all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services under this Agreement.
5. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
In a case that the Parties cannot amicably resolve a dispute from this Agreement, the
parties agree to resolve any such dispute or damage claim by mediation. The
mediation proceeding shall be conducted in New York, in accordance with the rules of
the American Arbitration Association then in effect with one (1) Mediator to be
selected by mutual agreement of the Parties.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Contractor shall keep confidential all information related to Client’s business,
including but not limited to trade secrets, customer lists, and financial information.
Contractor shall not disclose such information to any third party, except as required
by law.
7. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT.
Contractor agrees that all work product created by Contractor in connection with this
Agreement is the exclusive property of Client. Contractor agrees to execute any
documents necessary to effectuate Client’s ownership of such work product.
8. INDEMNIFICATION.
Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from any claims, damages, or
expenses arising out of Contractor’s breach of this Agreement or Contractor’s
negligence or willful misconduct.
9.TERMINATION.
Client may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason upon [Notice Period]
days’ written notice to Contractor.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENTS
This Agreement represents the complete agreement between the parties. As such,
any changes or modifications to the contract can only be made by a mutual
agreement of the parties in writing.
IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day
and year herein above written.
SIGNED by the parties: )
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([CLIENT NAME]- CLIENT) ) Signature
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AND )
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([COMPANY NAME]– COMPANY) ) _________________
) Signature
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