PURPOSE
Use this agreement when the museum hires an outside individual or company to perform services as an independent contractor, not as an employee. This contract protects the museum by clearly defining the relationship, limiting liability, protecting confidentiality, and confirming that all deliverables are owned by the museum.
CAUTION
Please be aware that there could be very high penalties if a worker inappropriately treated is as an Independent Contractor and not an employee. Whether or not the worker can legally be treated as an independent contractor (and not get any employee benefits), depends on many factors. If you are not sure about the designation of someone you are hiring, you should see the advice of a labor attorney, licensed in your state.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- The Independent Contractor Template includes the following essential provisions:
- Place holder for the business terms: payment, fee, schedule, services, etc.
- Termination Clause.
- Provisions addressing independent contractor status of worker.
- Confidentiality
- Choice of Law
- Work for Hire provision: giving the museum the rights in the Work Product (including copyrights).
- General provisions.
- Quick Reference Guide for the template, including instructions on how to use it and pro tips.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- All templates are downloadable instantly via an email we will send you. If you don’t immediately receive the templates upon purchase, please contact us at info@museumcontracts.com.
- All templates are provided in both fill-in-the blank PDF and Word formats (for further customization if needed).
- Each template is drafted by an experienced museum attorney, specifically FOR museums. Instead of the generic templates you will find on other sites, these have language tailored specifically for cultural institutions.
Still not sure this is what you need? Feel free to reach out to our team at info@museumcontracts.com.
