Independent Contractor Agreement
For engaging a contractor or consultant — built with a genuine misclassification self-check, not just a label.
- 8 operative sub-clauses that make contractor autonomy real, not just stated
- Misclassification risk self-check included
- IP assignment for work created during the engagement
- No employment benefits clause, clearly stated
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Businesses hiring contractors
Engaging a consultant or contractor where the relationship needs to genuinely function as a contract for service, not employment.
Independent contractors
Freelancers and consultants who want a clear, professional agreement defining the scope and status of their engagement.
What we actually checked, and when.
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2. Print on valid stamp paper. This PDF is a drafting template, not an executable legal document on its own. Under the Indian Stamp Act, most agreements need to be printed on physical stamp paper (or e-stamped) of the correct value for your state before signing — an unstamped agreement may be inadmissible as evidence until the deficiency is paid. Confirm the correct stamp duty and process for your state before execution.
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