Independent Contractor Relationship Clause Example from Business Contracts

Independent Contractor Relationship. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or should be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employment relationship. The manner and means by which Consultant chooses to complete the consulting services are in Consultant's sole discretion and control. In completing the consulting services, Consultant agrees to provide his/her own equipment, tools and other materials at his/her own expense, other tha...n equipment required to be provided by Client for security reasons or in order for the Consultant to provide the Services. Consultant is not authorized to represent that he/she is an agent, employee, or legal representative of the Client, other than as authorized in writing by the Executive. Consultant is not authorized to make any representation, contract, or commitment on behalf of Client or incur any liabilities or obligations of any kind in the name of or on behalf of the Client, other than as authorized in writing by the Executive or as is expected of the Chief Financial Officer. Consultant shall be free at all times to arrange the time and manner of performance of the consulting services. Consultant is not required to maintain any schedule of duties or assignments. Consultant is also not required to provide reports to the Client, other than as requested in writing by the Executive. View More