Independent Contractor Agreement Template
- Between
- Jane Rivera (Rivera Studio)
- And
- Alex Chen (Acme Bakery)
- Total fee
- $2,400.00
- Deposit
- $720.00
- Delivery deadline
- October 11, 2026
Services
The Sender will provide the following services to the Client on an independent contractor basis: a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.
Compensation
The Client will pay the Sender $2,400.00 for the services described above. A deposit of $720.00 is due before work begins, with the remainder due upon completion, unless a different schedule is agreed in the Scope of Work.
Independent Contractor Relationship
The Sender is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Client. The Sender is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and is free to accept other engagements during the term of this agreement, provided they do not conflict with the confidentiality obligations above.
Ownership & Intellectual Property
Upon receipt of full payment, all final deliverables produced under this agreement become the property of the Client, who receives full rights to use, reproduce, and modify them for their intended purpose.
Until full payment is received, all work product remains the property of the Sender. The Sender retains the right to display the work in their portfolio and marketing materials unless the Client requests otherwise in writing.
Any third-party assets used (fonts, stock media, libraries) remain subject to their own original licenses.
Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or financial information shared during this engagement, and to use it only for the purpose of completing the work described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.
This obligation survives the completion or termination of this agreement and continues for 2 years afterward.
Term & Termination
This agreement is effective from the date of signing until the services above are completed, expected by October 11, 2026, or until terminated earlier by either party with 14 days' written notice.
Limitation of Liability
The Sender's total liability under this agreement is limited to the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this engagement.
Governing Law & Entire Agreement
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
This document represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and supersedes any prior discussions or proposals. Any changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.
By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to the terms above.