Independent Contractor Agreement

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement is made on 6/3/2026 between Acme Inc. ("Client") and Sam Rivera ("Contractor").

1. RELATIONSHIP
The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. The Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance and benefits, and controls the means and manner of performing the services.

2. SERVICES
Provide back-end API development and code review on an as-needed basis.

3. COMPENSATION
The Client shall pay $95 / hour. Invoices are submitted Monthly, payable Net 15.

4. TERM & TERMINATION
This Agreement remains in effect for 12 months, renewable. Either party may terminate on 14 days written notice. Fees for work completed before termination remain payable.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Work product assigned to Client.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Contractor shall not disclose any confidential information of the Client during or after the term of this Agreement.

7. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Nothing herein creates a partnership, joint venture or employment relationship.

8. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of State of California, USA.

Client:     ____________________   Acme Inc.     Date: __________
Contractor: ____________________   Sam Rivera  Date: __________

(Template only — not legal advice. Confirm worker-classification rules in your jurisdiction.)

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About Independent Contractor Agreement

Generate a freelance / 1099 independent-contractor agreement that clarifies the working relationship, payment, IP ownership and confidentiality — protecting both client and contractor.

How to use Independent Contractor Agreement

1Enter the client, contractor and a description of services.
2Set the rate, invoicing schedule, term and IP ownership.
3Pick the governing law and download the agreement.

Why use Independent Contractor Agreement?

✓Hiring freelancers for design, development or marketing work.
✓Contractors protecting payment terms and scope.
✓Agencies sub-contracting parts of a client project.

Frequently asked questions

What should an independent contractor agreement include?+

It should define the independent (non-employee) relationship, the services, payment terms, term and termination, intellectual-property ownership, confidentiality, and governing law.

Who owns the IP a contractor creates?+

By default, an independent contractor may retain rights unless the agreement assigns work product to the client. This template lets you choose either assignment to the client or a license-back arrangement.

What is the difference between an employee and a contractor?+

Contractors control how they perform the work, supply their own tools, handle their own taxes, and are not entitled to employee benefits. Misclassification carries legal and tax penalties, so confirm the rules in your jurisdiction.