Independent Contractor Agreement
Contract Terms
Independent Contractor Agreement
IRS Common-Law Safe Harbor • Work Made for Hire IP Conveyance
THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT is made effective as of November 10, 2026, by and between:
1. SERVICES: Contractor agrees to perform the following professional services (the "Services"): Architect and implement low-latency edge routing infrastructure, configure Cloudflare Workers deployment pipelines, and conduct automated regression security audits.
2. COMPENSATION: Client shall pay Contractor at the rate of $125.00 USD (Hourly Rate). Contractor shall submit periodic invoices, payable by Client within Net 15 Days of receipt.
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP (IRS SAFE HARBOR): The parties acknowledge that Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of Client. Contractor shall retain sole control over the manner, means, and schedule of performing the Services, using their own tools and facilities. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local self-employment taxes, worker's compensation, and withholdings.
4. WORK MADE FOR HIRE (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY): All original works of authorship, code, deliverables, and designs created by Contractor in performance of the Services shall be considered "works made for hire" under 17 U.S.C. § 101 and shall belong exclusively to Client. Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest therein to Client.
5. TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon providing at least fourteen (14) days advance written notice. Client shall pay Contractor for all authorized Services completed prior to termination.
6. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.