Independent Contractor Agreement for Hiring a Contractor
Prepare an independent contractor agreement from the hiring side: scope of work, payment terms, deliverables, confidentiality and contractor status.
When this document fits
This page is for the hiring-side intent. It is different from a freelancer looking for a client-facing contract template. The goal is to define the work, payment, ownership, deadlines and practical obligations before the contractor begins.
Adapt the wording to the country, institution, platform or contract involved. Requirements can vary, especially for legal, immigration and employment matters.
Information to include
- Legal names of the parties
- Contractor role and scope of work
- Deliverables, deadlines and milestones
- Fees, payment schedule and expenses
- Confidentiality, intellectual property and termination terms
- Country or state-specific review requirement
Short agreement request wording
Hello,
Before the project starts, I would like us to confirm the contractor agreement in writing. The agreement should cover the scope of work, deliverables, timeline, payment terms, confidentiality, ownership of work product and termination conditions.
Please review the attached draft and let me know any changes required before signature.
Kind regards,
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