INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

JURISDICTION: California, United States
DATE: November 2, 2026

1. PARTIES

This Independent Contractor Agreement is entered into by and between:

• CLIENT: [CLIENT COMPANY NAME] ("Client"), and
• CONTRACTOR: [CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME / BUSINESS] ("Contractor").

2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

Contractor agrees to perform the following services and deliverables for Client:
[SCOPE OF SERVICES & DELIVERABLES].

Contractor retains complete discretion in determining the manner, method, and hours of performing the services.

3. COMPENSATION & PAYMENT TERMS

1. Compensation: Client shall pay Contractor in the amount of [COMPENSATION AMOUNT & STRUCTURE].
2. Invoicing: Payments shall be remitted within [PAYMENT TERMS] of receipt of a valid itemized invoice.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP

1. Tax Status: Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of Client. Client shall not withhold federal, state, or FICA taxes. Contractor is solely responsible for all self-employment taxes and statutory filings.
2. Benefits: Contractor is not eligible for unemployment compensation, health benefits, or worker's compensation insurance through Client.

5. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All deliverables, work product, and copyrightable material created by Contractor under this Agreement shall be deemed "Works Made for Hire" and shall become the sole and exclusive property of Client upon full payment of agreed fees.

6. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the California.

SIGNATURES

CLIENT:
Signature: _____________________________________
By: [CLIENT COMPANY NAME]
Date: ________________________

CONTRACTOR:
Signature: _____________________________________
By: [CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME / BUSINESS]
Date: ________________________