Independent Contractor Retainer Agreement for HIRING PURPOSES

A contract for business owners to use when hiring independent contractors to join their team on a monthly, ongoing basis.

When do I need this contract template?

This contract is for business owners who are engaging the services of an independent contractor on a monthly retainer. Protect your business from disputes with contractors.

What does this contract include?

This independent contractor retainer agreement for HIRING PURPOSES is a customizable contract template that you can tweak depending on the services the contractor will provide, protect proprietary information that contractors/freelancers may gain access to, transfer copyright ownership of work created by contractor to you, and legally protect your business in the unfortunate event that a disagreement arises.

This contract template includes the following provisions:

• Purpose of Agreement
• Scope of Services
• Terms of Payment
• Expenses
• Timeline
• Copyright Ownership
• Rights Reserved to Company
• Terms of Agreement
• Mutual Cooperation and Responsibilities
• Opportunity to Cure
• Independent Contractor Status
• Freedom to Provide Services Elsewhere
• Use of Contractor’s Own Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Tools
• Third Party Services Not Permitted
  
• Confidentiality and Mutual Non-Disclosure
• Taxes and Liabilities
• Termination of Agreement
• Declaration by Contractor
• Security
• Force Majeure
• Warranties
• Limitation of Liability
• Indemnification
• Governing Law
• Dispute Resolution
• And more!