Independent Contractor Agreement Philippines Template

Independent Contractor Agreement
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This Independent Contractor Agreement (Agreement) is dated this _____ day of

____________, 20__. This Agreement is by and between [Client name and address] (Client)
and [Philippines independent contractor name and address] (Contractor).
Client is of the opinion that the Contractor has the necessary qualifications, experience, and
abilities to provide services to the Client. Contractor is agreeable to providing such services to
the Client on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.
In consideration of the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set
forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Client
and Contractor (individually, the “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Agreement) agree
as follows.
Services Provided
1. The Client hereby agrees to engage the Contractor to provide the Client with the
following services (Services):
● [Include specific details about the work to be performed by Contractor]
2. The Services will also include any other tasks which the Parties may agree on.
Contractor hereby agrees to provide such Services to the Client.
Term of Agreement
3. The term of this Agreement (Term) will begin on the date noted above and will remain in
full force and effect until the completion of the Services, subject to earlier termination as
provided in this Agreement. The Term may be extended by written agreement of the
Parties.
4. In the event that either Party wishes to terminate this Agreement prior to the completion
of the Services, that Party will be required to provide 30 days’ written notice to the other
Party.
Performance
5. The Parties agree to do everything necessary to ensure that the terms of this Agreement
take effect.
Currency
6. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all monetary amounts referred to in this
Agreement are in United States Dollars (USD).
Payment
7. Contractor will charge Client for the Services at the rate of $[USD AMOUNT] per hour
(Payment) plus an administrative fee of 10 percent.
8. Contractor will invoice Client monthly.
9. Invoices submitted by Contractor to Client are due within 30 days of receipt.
10. Contractor will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with providing
Services under this Agreement.
Confidentiality
11. Confidential information (Confidential Information) refers to any data or other information
relating to the Client, whether business or personal, which would reasonably be
considered to be private or proprietary to the Client and that is not generally known and
where the release of that Confidential Information could reasonably be expected to
cause harm to the client.
12. Contractor agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report, or use, for any
purpose, any Confidential Information which the Contractor has obtained, except as
authorized by the Client or as required by law. The obligations of confidentiality will apply
during the Term of this Agreement and will survive indefinitely upon termination of this
Agreement.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
13. All intellectual property and related material, including any trade secrets, moral rights,
goodwill, relevant registrations or applications for registration, and rights in any patent,
copyright, trademark, trade dress, industrial design, and trade name (Intellectual
Property) that is developed or produced under this Agreement will be the sole property of
Client. The use of Intellectual Property by the Client will not be restricted in any manner.
14. Contractor may not use the Intellectual Property for any purpose other than that
contracted for in this Agreement except with the written permission of Client. Contractor
will be responsible for any and all damages resulting from the unauthorized use of the
Intellectual Property.
Independent Contractor Status
15. In providing the Services under this Agreement it is expressly agreed that the Contractor
is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee.
16. The Contractor is engaged in a distinct and independent business, performs the work
using their own equipment, under their responsibility, and according to their own manner
and method, exerting complete control over their work.
17. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Contractor will provide at Contractor’s
own expense, any and all tools, machinery, equipment, raw materials, supplies,
workwear, and any other items or parts necessary to perform the Services under this
Agreement.
No Exclusivity
18. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is non-exclusive and that either Party will
be free, during and after the Term, to engage or contract with third parties for the
provision of services similar to the Services provided under this Agreement.
Indemnification
19. Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the
extent permitted by applicable laws, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
the other Party, and its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted
successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities,
penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees, and costs of any kind or
amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the
indemnifying party, its respective affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted
successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Agreement. This
indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
Modification of Agreement
20. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by

either Party in connection with this Agreement will only be binding if evidenced in writing
signed by each Party or an authorized representative of each Party.
Entire Agreement
21. It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition

affecting this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
Governing Law
22. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
[INSERT GOVERNING LAW JURISDICTION].
Severability and Waiver
23. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or
unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be
valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder
of this Agreement.
24. The waiver by either Party of a breach, default, delay, or omission of any of the
provisions of this Agreement by the other Party shall not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.
In witness whereof the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this
____ day of ______________, 20__.
_________________________ _________________________
[COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE NAME] [CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE NAME]
[COMPANY NAME] [CONTRACTOR NAME]

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This Independent Contractor Agreement (Agreement) is dated this _____ day of

● [Include specific details about the work to be performed by Contractor]

Ownership of Intellectual Property

Independent Contractor Status

20. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by

21. It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition

Severability and Waiver

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