Contractor Agreement Template
Work-for-hire and IP assignment terms ensuring the company owns creative works produced by external talent.
Who needs it
Freelancers, consultants, and companies hiring external talent.
What this policy covers
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- IP Assignment (Work-for-Hire)
- Independent Contractor Status (No Benefits)
- Confidentiality & NDA
- Termination Notice
- Payment Terms & Milestones
- Indemnification
Quick facts
- Crucial for IP due diligence during a sale or funding
- Must clarify that the contractor pays their own taxes
- Includes a "non-solicitation" of employees clause
- Defines exactly what "finished" looks like
Why getting this wrong is expensive
Without this, the freelancer technically owns the copyright to the code/designs they made for you.
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