Independent Contractor Master Services Agreement (MSA)
Document ID: HR-FRM-002
Governing Standard: Contractor Engagement & Acceptance Standard
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This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Date] by and between [Alas 9 Inc. / ALAS ARTISTRY LLC] ("Company") and [Contractor Business Name / Individual] ("Contractor").
1. Services & Statements of Work
Contractor agrees to perform the services described in one or more Statements of Work ("SOW") executed by both parties. Each SOW shall specify deliverables, schedules, and fee arrangements.
2. Independent Contractor Status
- Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of Company.
- Contractor retains sole control over the manner, means, and timing of performing services.
- Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, self-employment contributions, and workers' compensation coverage. No employee benefits apply.
3. Work Product & Intellectual Property Assignment
Contractor agrees that all deliverables, inventions, creative works, software code, designs, and materials created under this Agreement ("Work Product") shall be deemed "works made for hire." To the extent any Work Product does not qualify, Contractor irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest, including worldwide copyrights and patents, to the Company.
4. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
Contractor shall maintain the strict confidentiality of all Company proprietary data, trade secrets, and customer records and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written authorization.
Execution
| For: Company | For: Contractor |
|---|---|
| By: ___________________________________ | By: ___________________________________ |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer / Authorized Signer | Title: [Owner / Principal / Contractor] |
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] | Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] |