About these documents:
This is a definitive agreement for consultants to be used as standard contract. This can also be easily edited for use as the client’s / consultant’s standard terms and conditions format. For a business using self-employed people this document provides the essential starting point for the relationship. This documents as drawn is neutral between the parties. However, there is scope for change to favour one party at the expense of the other if that is required.
This agreement is drawn in general terms without specific reference to any industry;
The intention and purpose is to make the document also suitable to cover International version of a similar arrangement;
Who will use this document?
· consultants or self employed persons in any field, or clients requiring a consultant;
· a person or company in Information Technology sector;
· scientific and technical professionals, and a host of other technical professionals;
Key features:
· “over-arching” agreement designed for ongoing use to cover a series of assignments;
· may also be used for single assignment;
· consultant to work from home or office;
· very flexible to suit the requirements of either or both parties;
· provides a complete framework;
· protects both sides.
This document includes provisions for:
· appropriate legal provisions - warranties, exclusions, indemnities, etc.
· consultant’s obligations
· consultant’s status
· consultant’s fees and expenses
· duration and termination
· matters after termination
· consultant’s other work
· data protection
· confidentiality
· intellectual property
