Independent Contractor Agreement
An independent-contractor (1099) services agreement for U.S. use. Covers scope of work, fees (fixed, hourly, or milestone), expenses, term, independent-contractor status, IP ownership (work-made-for-hire + assignment), confidentiality, optional non-solicitation, indemnity, and dispute resolution. Reinforces contractor status to reduce worker-misclassification risk.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties
Client (hiring party) legal name · Client address · Contractor legal name · Contractor address · Contractor is a
02Services & Term
Description of services / scope of work · Start date · Engagement term · End date
03Compensation
Fee structure · Fixed project fee (USD) · Hourly rate (USD) · Not-to-exceed cap (USD, optional) · Milestones and amounts · Invoicing frequency · Payment due (days after invoice) · Charge interest on late payment? · Monthly late-payment interest (%) · Expense reimbursement
04IP & Confidentiality
Who owns work product / deliverables? · License scope granted to client · Include a confidentiality clause? · Include a non-solicitation clause? · Non-solicitation period (months)
05Legal Terms
Termination notice (days) · Include mutual indemnification? · Cap contractor liability at fees paid? · Dispute resolution · City for arbitration · Governing state
Frequently asked questions
Is this Independent Contractor Agreement valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 30 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 30 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.