Independent Consultant Contract
Independent Consultant Contract
This Independent Consultant Contract (the "Contract"), dated [Insert Date], is entered into by and between [Client's Name], located at [Client's Address] and [Your Name] located at [Your Company Address].
1. Engagement & Services
The Client hereby engages the Freelancer to provide services as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) attached hereto. The Freelancer agrees to perform the services described in the SOW with due diligence and in a professional manner.
2. Term
This Contract shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until the completion of the services specified in the SOW or until terminated as provided herein. Either party may terminate this Contract upon written notice to the other party.
3. Compensation
In consideration for the services rendered by the Freelancer, the Client shall pay the Freelancer the compensation outlined in the SOW. Payment shall be made according to the schedule specified therein, with invoices submitted by the Freelancer promptly upon completion of the agreed-upon milestones or deliverables.
4. Confidentiality
The Freelancer agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any information disclosed by the Client during the term of this Contract, including but not limited to proprietary information, trade secrets, and client data. The Freelancer shall not disclose such Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Client.
5. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, arising from the services provided by the Freelancer under this Contract shall belong exclusively to the Client. The Freelancer hereby assigns all such rights to the Client and agrees to execute any documents necessary to effectuate such assignment.
6. Termination
Either party may terminate this Contract upon written notice to the other party in the event of a material breach of the terms herein or for any other reason upon [Insert Number] days' notice. Upon termination, the Freelancer shall promptly deliver to the Client any work product or materials developed in the course of performing the services under this Contract.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Contract shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be resolved through arbitration in [Insert Jurisdiction] by the rules of the [Insert Arbitration Association]. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with any such dispute.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the Effective Date.
[Clien'ts Name]
[Your Name]
Statement of Work (SOW)
[Attach detailed Statement of Work outlining project scope, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and payment terms.]
