Independent Contractor Agreement.
Independent Contractor Agreement covering scope, payment, IP assignment, confidentiality, and classification language.
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Clear written terms.
MSA-style agreement.
Project-based work.
Through IP assignment and NDA.
What to avoid.
Classification depends on relationship, not label.
Contractor work may not be work-for-hire.
Be specific.
Avoids disputes.
Common questions.
When to use vs Employment Agreement?
Does signing make someone a contractor?
Do I issue 1099?
IP assignment critical?
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