An independent contractor is a person or business who performs services for another person under an express or implied agreement and who is not subject to the other's control, or right to control, the manner and means of performing the services. The person who hires an independent contractor is not liable to others for the acts or omissions of the independent contractor. An independent contractor is distinguished from an employee, who works regularly for an employer. The exact nature of the independent contractor's relationship with the hiring party is important since an independent contractor pays their own Social Security, income taxes without payroll deduction, has no retirement or health plan rights, and often is not entitled to worker's compensation coverage.
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Include communication expectations in your contract, like response times and preferred methods. This sets the tone for how often everyone should touch base throughout the project.
While not mandatory, having a lawyer look over your contract can be a lifesaver. They can help catch any tricky legal language that might cause headaches later.
Your contract should have a process for feedback and revisions. If you're not loving what you see, give your designer clear feedback and check your contract for how to handle revisions.
Absolutely! If your contract allows for it, you can bring in a programmer to help, but make sure everyone involved is on board to avoid stepping on toes.
It's wise to include some consequences for missed deadlines in the contract. That could mean a partial refund or a timeline adjustment, just to keep things moving smoothly.
Ensure your contract has a clause that states you own all the work created for you. This way, you won't be left high and dry with someone else claiming ownership later.
Make sure to spell out the project scope, deadlines, payment terms, and any responsibilities. This keeps everybody on the same page and avoids misunderstandings down the road.
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