Connecticut consulting independent contractor agreement template

Connecticut Consulting Independent Contractor Agreement

This Connecticut Consulting Independent Contractor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between:

[Client Legal Name], a [Client Entity Type, e.g., LLC] organized and existing under the laws of Connecticut, with its principal place of business at [Client Address], Connecticut [Client Zip Code] (hereinafter referred to as “Client”), and

[Contractor Legal Name], an independent contractor with a principal place of business at [Contractor Address], Connecticut [Contractor Zip Code] (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”).

1. Scope of Services

The Contractor agrees to provide the following consulting services to the Client:

• Option A: A detailed description of consulting services is as follows: [Description of Services], including but not limited to [List of Deliverables].
• Option B: The Contractor will perform services as described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

2. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until [End Date].

• Option A: This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive [Number]-month periods unless either party provides written notice of termination at least [Number] days prior to the end of the then-current term.
• Option B: Termination.
  • Either party may terminate this Agreement with [Number] days written notice.
  • The Client may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause if the Contractor breaches any material provision of this Agreement.

3. Compensation

The Client shall compensate the Contractor as follows:

• Option A: The Contractor shall be paid at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour, for a maximum of [Number] hours per week.
• Option B: The Contractor shall be paid a fixed fee of [Dollar Amount] for the completion of the services outlined in Section 1.
• Option C: The contractor shall be paid a retainer of [Dollar Amount] per month, and additional fees of [Dollar Amount] per hour for time spent over [Number] hours in that month.
• Payment Schedule: The Contractor shall invoice the Client [Frequency, e.g., monthly] and the Client shall pay the invoice within [Number] days of receipt.
• Expenses: The Client shall reimburse the Contractor for reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the services, subject to prior written approval from the Client.

4. Independent Contractor Status

It is expressly understood and agreed that the Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or joint venturer of the Client. As an independent contractor, the Contractor is responsible for all federal and Connecticut state income taxes, self-employment taxes, and any other taxes or assessments required by law. Contractor acknowledges responsibility for providing their own Connecticut workers' compensation insurance or filing for an exemption with the State of Connecticut if applicable.

5. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, in any materials created by the Contractor in connection with the services performed under this Agreement shall be owned by:

• Option A: The Client.
• Option B: The Contractor.
• Option C: The Contractor shall grant the Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such materials.

6. Confidentiality

The Contractor agrees to hold confidential all information relating to the Client's business, including but not limited to trade secrets, customer lists, and financial information. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. The contractor will adhere to all relevant Connecticut privacy statutes and industry specific regulations as required.

7. Non-Solicitation

During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [Number] months following the termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall not solicit or attempt to solicit any employees or customers of the Client, within a [Number] mile radius of [Client Address]. This clause is intended to be enforceable under Connecticut law.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Contractor's liability for any damages arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of fees paid to the Contractor under this Agreement.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved as follows:

• First, the parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through direct negotiation.
• Second, if the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the parties shall submit the dispute to mediation in Connecticut. [Name of Mediator or Process for Selecting].
• Third, if the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, the parties may pursue arbitration or litigation in Connecticut, subject to Connecticut law.

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

11. Amendments

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

12. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

13. Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or upon deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, addressed to the party at the address set forth above. Notices may also be sent via email to [Client Email] and [Contractor Email].

14. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement if such failure is caused by a force majeure event, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, or natural disasters, as defined under Connecticut law.

15. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced.

17. Assignment

This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party.

18. Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those specific to Connecticut. If the services involve a regulated industry, the Contractor shall adhere to all Connecticut professional licensing or regulatory requirements. The Contractor will also disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the client.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Client Legal Name]

By: [Client Name]

Title: [Client Title]

[Contractor Legal Name]

By: [Contractor Name]