An Independent Contractor Agreement is a contract entered between an individual or any type of a business entity (referred to as an Independent Contractor) to provide services to another individual or business entity.The Independent Contractor is not considered an employee and is not entitled to the usual benefits that apply to employees.

This legal document is designed to specify the terms and conditions by which the Independent Contractor will perform services. The Independent Contractor Agreement is useful since it documents the basic terms, scope of the work and the compensation that the Independent Contractor will receive for performing in accordance to the agreement. Furthermore, the company or individual that is hiring the Independent Contractor is also protected by confirming that an employer/employee relationship has not been established and specifying any causes for ending the relationship.

This packet also contains simple step-by-step instructions that will guide you through each provision to help you completely understand the terms and conditions of this Independent Contractor Agreement.

The following important clauses are included in this Maine Independent Contractor Agreement:

• Parties: Identifies the Contractor and the company or individual to the employment relationship;
• Services: Identifies the scope of the work that the Independent Contractor will provide;
• Term: Lays out the duration of the agreement;
• Consideration: The sum the Independent Contractor will receive for his services;
• Costs: Expenses that the Independent Contractor will not be responsible for;
• Status: Explains that the Independent contractor is not considered an employee and will not receive any applicable employee benefits;
• Termination: Conditions that allow the agreement to be terminated;
• Confidentiality: Unless the company provides written permission, or the contractor is mandated by law, the contractor will not reveal any confidential knowledge obtained during or after the period of the agreement;

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This lawyer prepared packet includes:
1. Step by step guide and checklist for the Maine Independent Contractor Agreement;
2. Important facts regarding this legal agreement;
3. Easy to understand Instructions for completing the document;
4. Independent Contractor Agreement.
State Law Compliant: This form is designed for use in Maine.