I need you to create a comprehensive independent contractor agreement for [TYPE OF SERVICES] services. My business is [BUSINESS DESCRIPTION], and I'll be engaging a contractor for [PROJECT/WORK DESCRIPTION]. Please draft a complete independent contractor agreement that includes the following sections: 1. Parties & Relationship - Clear identification of both parties - Explicit independent contractor relationship statement - Tax responsibility clarification - No employee benefits provision - No agency relationship statement 2. Services & Deliverables - Detailed scope of services - Specific deliverables with descriptions - Performance standards - Timeline and deadlines - Reporting requirements 3. Compensation & Payment Terms - Fee structure (hourly, project-based, milestone) - Payment schedule and methods - Expense handling - Invoice requirements - Tax documentation (W-9, 1099) 4. Term & Termination - Agreement duration - Renewal terms (if any) - Termination with and without cause - Notice requirements - Effect of termination 5. Intellectual Property Rights - Work product ownership - IP assignment provisions - Pre-existing IP protections - License grants (if applicable) 6. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure - Definition of confidential information - Protection obligations - Exclusions from confidentiality - Return of information 7. Independent Contractor Provisions - Control of work methods - Contractor's business operations - Tax and benefits acknowledgment - Equipment and tools provision - Other clients permissibility 8. Representations & Warranties - Contractor qualifications - Compliance with laws - No conflicts of interest - Work quality assurances 9. Limitation of Liability - Liability caps - Indemnification provisions - Insurance requirements 10. General Legal Provisions - Governing law (jurisdiction: [YOUR JURISDICTION]) - Dispute resolution process - Assignment restrictions - Entire agreement clause - Severability and modification Please create this agreement using clear language that properly establishes the independent contractor relationship while providing appropriate protections. The agreement should be formatted professionally with numbered sections and subsections, and should comply with independent contractor classification requirements in [YOUR JURISDICTION].