Independent Contractors Clause Example from Business Contracts

Independent Contractors. Neither Danforth, nor any employee or agent of Danforth is , nor shall Danforth or any employee or agent of Danforth be deemed to be at any time during the term of this Agreement, an employee of the Company, and therefore neither Danforth nor any of its employees or agents shall be entitled to any benefits provided by the Company to its employees, if applicable. Danforth's status and relationship with the Company shall be that of an independent contractor and consultant. Danforth shall not state... or imply, directly or indirectly, that Danforth is empowered to bind the Company without the Company's prior written consent. Nothing herein shall create, expressly or by implication, a partnership, joint venture or other association between the parties. Danforth will be solely responsible for (i) payment of all charges and taxes arising from its relationship to the Company as a consultant, and (ii) reporting, withholding and paying all applicable taxes of any nature that may be reportable or due on amounts paid to Danforth hereunder. Danforth further agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any and all claims, causes of action or other proceedings related to or resulting from Danforth's or any of its employees' or agents' failure to pay income taxes in compliance with applicable law. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this Agreement shall preclude Danforth from consulting for or being employed by any other person or entity. View More