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Independent Contractor Agreement Template

An independent contractor agreement sets out the services, pay, and terms between a business and a self-employed contractor. CalmSign's template gives you a clean, editable block document so expectations are clear from day one. Your contractor signs from a link with no account, and the signed agreement is sealed and logged.

No account needed for signers · SHA-256 tamper seal · full audit trail

Who it's for

A good fit when…

  • Businesses hiring freelancers, contractors, or gig workers
  • Contractors who want pay and scope agreed in writing before starting
  • Startups building a flexible workforce without enterprise paperwork
  • Operations and finance teams keeping clean records of engagements
Independent Contractor Agreement
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Independent Contractor Agreement

This Independent Contractor Agreement is made between Bennett Studio LLC ("Company") and the contractor named below ("Contractor") for the provision of specialist motion-design services on a project basis.

1. Relationship of the Parties

Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee. Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and equipment, and may determine the manner and means of performing the services.

2. Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, all deliverables created under this Agreement become the exclusive property of the Company, and Contractor assigns all related rights, title, and interest accordingly.

Contractor — Full Name *
Enter text…
Contractor Signature *
Draw or type signature

Illustrative preview — every block is editable before you send.

What's included

Everything in this template

Heading and intro identifying the company and contractor (text inputs)
Effective date and engagement period (date inputs)
Description of services and deliverables (text block)
Compensation, rate, and payment terms (text block)
Independent contractor status and tax responsibility clause (text block)
Confidentiality and ownership of work product (text block)
Term, termination, and governing law (text block)
Signature blocks (draw or type) for company and contractor with signing order
Sign up and CalmSign seeds this starter template into your account automatically. Edit any block, add your own, then send for signature.

Common questions

What's the difference between a contractor agreement and an employment offer?

A contractor agreement engages a self-employed person for defined services, with no employer-employee relationship or benefits. An employment offer hires staff with a salary, role, and benefits.

Does the contractor need an account to sign?

No. They open the signing link and sign in the browser, with no signup or app required.

Can both parties get a signed copy?

Yes. The owner is emailed a copy on completion, and the contractor can download the finished agreement from their signing link.

How is the signed agreement kept tamper-evident?

CalmSign seals the finalized document with a SHA-256 hash over an immutable snapshot and keeps a timestamped audit trail of every event, so any later change is detectable.

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