Master Independent Contractor Services Agreement (MSA)

Contractor Legal Entity / Name: ________________________________________

Taxpayer ID / SSN: XX-XXXXXXX

Effective Agreement Date: ________________________

Governing Law & Jurisdiction: State of Indiana / Marion County

1. Contractor Terms & Warranties

Independent Contractor Status: Contractor represents sole control over manner, means, and methods of work.

Intellectual Property Assignment: All deliverables, code, designs, and models constitute Work-Made-for-Hire assigned exclusively to Company.

Defend Trade Secrets Immunity: Statutory notice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) included.

Indemnification & Insurance: Contractor maintains independent commercial liability coverage and indemnifies against 3rd-party claims.

Term	Standard Specification	Agreed Exception
Invoicing Schedule	Monthly in arrears / milestone completion	Net 30 days
Expense Reimbursement	Prior written executive triad pre-approval required	Direct actual cost only
Termination for Convenience	30 days prior written notice by either party	No early termination fee

Verified By (Executive / Department Lead):

Printed Name / Title Date

Attested By (Accountable Participant / Employee):

Printed Name / Role Date