This independent contractor agreement is a legal agreement between a company and a service provider for the provision of certain services and jobs for that company. This agreement lays out the service description as well as the expected services.
This independent contractor agreement template has been carefully vetted by lawyers with qualifications in multiple jurisdictions across Africa and the United States of America, with extensive experience in technology and business operations and management.
It is written in simple, comprehensive grammar that is easy to understand by founders and entrepreneurs without needing an additional legal review. Unlike other legal agreements filled with long and hard-to-understand legal words, the legal terms in this template have been broken down and explained using terms that can be read and understood by anyone.
The company or its authorized representative and the independent contractor.
This Independent Contractor Agreement becomes operational from the date of commencement, which is the date at the top of the agreement. The commencement date can be agreed on between the parties.
No, this document does not require the approval of the company’s Board of Directors. It can be entered into by the CEO or other authorized representative of the company.
These templates are suggested templates that are created using terms that are simple to understand by anyone. They are a good place to start when entering into a binding contract or agreement. However, this document is not a substitute for legal advice and we recommend that you consult a lawyer before signing legal documents or agreements or seeking legal advice to ensure you are complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Yes. Typically, independent contractor agreements are short-term, so if the parties choose to continue the relationship, they will have to renew the agreement.
This agreement can be canceled by termination by either party or on the expiration of the term provided in the agreement.