An independent contractor agreement is a contract between a company and an independent contractor (not an employee) that provides the terms and conditions by which the independent contractor will provide services to the company. The independent contractor agreement serves several benefits, including clarifying the terms and parameters of a project upfront to avoid confusion between the parties, clarifying the terms and method of payment for services rendered, and affirming the expectations of the parties.

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