Florida consulting independent contractor agreement template

Florida Consulting Independent Contractor Agreement

This Florida Consulting Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this [Date] by and between:

* [Client Name], a [Client Entity Type, e.g., Corporation] with its principal place of business at [Client Address], Email: [Client Email], Phone: [Client Phone] ("Client"), and

* [Contractor Name], a [Contractor Entity Type, e.g., Sole Proprietorship] with its principal place of business at [Contractor Address], Email: [Contractor Email], Phone: [Contractor Phone] ("Contractor").

1. Consulting Services

Contractor agrees to provide the following consulting services to Client (the "Services"):

* Option A: Detailed Description: [Detailed Description of Services] * Option B: Scope of Work: [Specific tasks, deliverables, and project objectives] * Option C: Project Objectives: [Clear, measurable project goals] * Option D: Performance Standards: [Key Performance Indicators or metrics] * Option E: Key Milestones: [Specific deliverables with associated deadlines] * Option F: Reporting Requirements: [Frequency and method of progress reports] * Option G: Documentation/Communication Protocols: [Agreed-upon methods for communication and documentation]

2. Place of Performance

The Services shall be performed:

* Option A: Remotely. * Option B: On-site at Client’s location at [Client Address]. * Option C: Other: [Specify Location].

3. Compensation

Client shall compensate Contractor for the Services as follows:

* Option A: Hourly Rate: [Hourly Rate] per hour. * Invoicing: Contractor will submit invoices to Client on a [Frequency, e.g., weekly, bi-weekly] basis. * Option B: Project-Based Fee: A fixed fee of [Total Project Fee] for the completion of the Services. * Milestone Payments: Payment will be made according to the following milestones: * [Milestone 1 Description]: [Payment Amount] * [Milestone 2 Description]: [Payment Amount] * Option C: Retainer: [Retainer Amount] per [Time Period, e.g., month]. * Option D: Daily Rate: [Daily Rate] per day.

* Expense Reimbursement: Pre-approved expenses will be reimbursed within [Number] days of submission of receipts. All expenses must be pre-approved in writing by Client.

* Late Payment: Payments not received within [Number] days of the invoice date may be subject to a late fee of [Percentage]% per month, or the maximum rate permitted under Florida law, whichever is lower.

4. Independent Contractor Status

Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of Client. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal and Florida state income taxes, self-employment taxes, and any other applicable taxes. Client will not provide any benefits, including health insurance, vacation pay, or workers' compensation, to Contractor.

* Option A: Workers' Compensation: Contractor will provide proof of workers' compensation insurance or a valid exemption as required by Florida law if applicable.

5. Intellectual Property

All work product and intellectual property created by Contractor in connection with the Services shall be owned by:

* Option A: Client. Contractor hereby assigns all right, title, and interest in such work product and intellectual property to Client. * Option B: Contractor. Contractor grants Client a [Type of License, e.g., non-exclusive, perpetual] license to use the work product.

6. Confidentiality

Contractor agrees to hold all Confidential Information of Client in strict confidence and not to disclose such information to any third party without Client's prior written consent.

* Option A: Data Security: Contractor will implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Client's data. * Option B: Return of Information: Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall promptly return all Confidential Information to Client.

7. Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete

Contractor agrees not to solicit Client's employees or customers during the term of this Agreement and for a period of [Number] months following termination.

* Option A: Non-Compete: During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [Number] months following termination, Contractor shall not engage in any business that is directly competitive with Client's business within a geographic area of [Number] miles from [Client Location]. The scope of this non-compete is limited to [Specific activities].

8. Termination

This Agreement may be terminated as follows:

* Option A: By either party upon [Number] days written notice to the other party. * Option B: By Client immediately if Contractor breaches any material term of this Agreement. * Option C: By Contractor immediately if Client fails to pay Contractor in accordance with Section 3. * Upon termination, Contractor shall deliver all work product and Confidential Information to Client.

9. Dispute Resolution

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

* Option A: Mediation: The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation in [City, Florida]. * Option B: Arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. * This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Florida.

10. Compliance with Laws

Contractor shall comply with all applicable Florida laws, rules, and regulations in the performance of the Services, including but not limited to obtaining any necessary licenses or permits.

* Option A: Business Tax Receipt: Contractor shall obtain and maintain a valid business tax receipt (if applicable) for the municipality or county in which Contractor operates.

11. Amendments

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

12. Entire Agreement

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

13. Severability

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

14. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, fire, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster specific to Florida.

15. 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, registered or certified, postage prepaid, addressed to the other party at the address set forth above. Electronic signatures shall be accepted as binding.

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.

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

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[Client Name]

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[Contractor Name]