This independent contractor agreement for programming services template has 8 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our software & technology documents.
Sample of our independent contractor agreement for programming services template:
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR PROGRAMMING SERVICES This Independent Contractor Agreement for Programming Services ("Agreement") is made this [Date], BETWEEN: [PROGRAMMER NAME] (the "Programmer"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the "Developer"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS WHEREAS, Developer is in the business of authoring websites and performing related services for clients like the Developer ("Developers"). WHEREAS, Developer has the needs from time to time to retain the services of a programmer to create certain functional components to be integrated into the overall website design. WHEREAS, Programmer has background and experience in performing certain programming services that may be needed by the Developer from time to time. WHEREAS, Developer desires to engage Programmer as an independent contractor to perform programming services for Developer and Programmer is willing to perform such services, on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERM This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Programmer shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to [laws]. Programmer shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Developer shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Programmer unless specifically authorized in writing. Programmer shall not act as an agent of the Developer, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Developer in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. PROGRAMMING SERVICES Engagement and Services Developer hereby engages Programmer, and Programmer accepts such engagement, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to perform for Developer the services described in Attachment A (the "Services"). Scope of Work The parties intend that this Agreement shall act as a "master" agreement and that the terms hereof shall govern all services that are performed by the Programmer for the Developer, unless of course the parties specifically agree that this Agreement shall not apply in a separate written agreement signed by authorized representative of both parties. The precise activities to be performed in each assigned task shall be included in separate "work orders" that shall be signed by both parties. Unless the work orders specify otherwise, the work orders shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each work order shall be successively numbered. Each work order shall set forth a description and specifications of the work to be performed and the compensation to be paid to the Programmer for such services. Deliverables; Specifications Programmer shall use its best efforts to meet any delivery dates for Deliverables set forth in the work order(s), and to deliver Deliverables to Developer that conforms to any project specifications set forth in such Attachment(s). Programmer warrants that the Services will he performed promptly, diligently and in accordance with all reasonable professional standards for similar services, by the individual executing this Agreement. Deliverables shall include all computer programming code (in both object and source code form), scripts, all documentation and other written material relative thereto, and all other materials, items, media called for by the specifications or any work order. Reasonable diligence Programmer shall use reasonable diligence to promptly perform the services described herein and to meet any delivery dates or project deadlines agreed to by the parties and to provide services that are in compliance with agreed specifications and project parameters. All services shall be provided in a professional and workmanlike manner and in compliance with standard industry standards and by qualified and experienced personnel secured by the Programmer. Programmer represents and warrants that it has no current commitments or obligations that will conflict with or otherwise interfere with or impede the performance of the services called for under this Agreement. Work progress Programmer shall continually communicate with the Developer regarding progress made by the Programmer in performing the services. Upon request from the Developer, Programmer shall prepare and deliver to the Developer written reports summarizing progress in providing the services called for in this Agreement. Exclusivity Programmer agrees that Programmer shall be prohibited from direct contact with any Developer without the advanced written consent of the Developer, it being the intent and desire of the parties that the Developer act as the sole liaison with the Developer. COMPENSATION Payment of Compensation Compensation relative to each work order shall be set forth in the relevant work order. The work order shall also include a payment schedule. Programmer shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Programmer in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] Expenses Developer shall not be responsible for any expenses in addition to the compensation set forth in any work order unless specifically agreed in such work order. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF PROPRIETARY PROPERTY Proprietary rights acknowledgment Programmer expressly acknowledges and agrees that any and all proprietary materials created by Programmer in the scope of providing service hereunder shall be created as "works made for hire" as defined in the [country] Copyright Act and that Developer shall be the true and lawful owner of all copyrights and other proprietary rights in and to such items and shall be considered to be the sole and exclusive author of such materials within the meaning of the [country] Copyright Act. These items shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to any and all deliverables resulting from the Programmer's services or contemplated by this Agreement, all tangible results and proceeds of the Programmer's services, work in progress, records, diagrams, notes, drawings, specifications, schematics, documents, designs, improvements, inventions, discoveries, developments, trademarks, trade secrets, customer lists, databases, software, programs, middleware, applications, solutions, (collectively referred to as "Proprietary Products") conceived, made or discovered by Programmer, solely or in collaboration with others, during the period of this Agreement. Furthermore, Programmer agrees to execute any and all documents and take all other actions necessary to vest full rights and ownership of such materials and the copyrights, patents, or other proprietary rights therefore in the Developer, including but not limited to executing confirmations of the work for hire status of the Programmer, executing copyright assignments irrevocably and fully assigning all copyrights to the Developer
