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Independent Contractor Agreement Template
An independent contractor agreement defines the work, payment, and IP ownership for a 1099 engagement. Use it to protect both the hiring company and the contractor — no employment relationship implied.
When to use this independent contractor agreement
- Hiring a freelance designer, developer, writer, or consultant
- Engaging a subcontractor for project-based work
- Working with an agency on a defined scope
- Replacing an informal handshake deal with a real document
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A clear breakdown of every section — written in plain English so you know what you're agreeing to.
Scope of work and deliverables
Describes exactly what the contractor will deliver and any milestones.
Payment terms
Sets the rate, schedule, and invoicing rules — hourly, fixed, or milestone-based.
IP assignment
Transfers all work-product IP to the hiring party upon full payment.
Confidentiality
Protects business information shared during the engagement.
Termination and disputes
Defines how either side can end the agreement and how disputes are resolved.
Frequently asked
- Is this 1099-friendly?
- Yes. The agreement is structured as an independent contractor relationship, not employment.
- Does the contractor own the work?
- No — the template assigns IP to the hiring party once full payment is made.
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