FREELANCER / INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of [START_DATE] between:
1. Acme Marketing Private Limited , at Client address , represented by Meera Patel, Marketing Head (hereinafter "Client"); AND
2. Arjun Mehta , at Freelancer address (PAN: AABCM1234D ) (GSTIN: 29AABCM1234D1ZX ) (hereinafter "Freelancer").
1. Project Scope and Deliverables
Project: Brand Identity Redesign — Q1 2025
Scope and Deliverables:
1. Brand logo (5 concepts, 2 revision rounds)
2. Brand style guide (colour palette, typography, usage guidelines)
3. Social media profile templates (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
4. Business card and letterhead design
All in AI/PSD source files + PDF exports.
Timeline: Start date [START_DATE]. Delivery deadline: [END_DATE].
Revisions: 2 rounds of revisions per deliverable . Additional revisions beyond the agreed rounds will be billed at ₹[RATE]/hour.
2. Fees and Payment
A fixed project fee of ₹0 (Rupees [AMOUNT_IN_WORDS] only). The full amount is payable upon delivery and acceptance of all deliverables.
All fees are exclusive of applicable GST.
TDS: The Client shall deduct TDS at 10% under s.194J of the Income Tax Act 1961 on all payments and deposit it with the government. The Client shall issue Form 16A to the Freelancer within 15 days of the end of each quarter.
3. Independent Contractor
The Freelancer is an independent contractor. This Agreement does not create an employer-employee, principal-agent, or partnership relationship. The Freelancer shall be responsible for their own taxes (other than TDS deductible by the Client), insurance, and compliance with applicable laws. The Client has no obligation to provide the Freelancer with PF, ESI, gratuity, leave, or other employment benefits.
4. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the Deliverables, including copyright in designs, code, content, and other work product, shall be assigned to the Client upon receipt of full payment. Until full payment is received, the Freelancer retains all IP rights and the Client shall not use the Deliverables commercially.
5. Confidentiality
The Freelancer shall keep confidential all business information, strategies, client data, and other non-public information of the Client received during this engagement and shall not disclose it to third parties. These obligations continue for 2 years after completion of the project.
Portfolio: The Freelancer may display the Deliverables in their portfolio or online profiles, unless the Client notifies in writing that the work is confidential.
6. Warranties
The Freelancer warrants that: (a) the Deliverables are the Freelancer's original work; (b) the Deliverables do not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights; (c) the Freelancer has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform the services.
7. Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement on 7 days' written notice. If the Client terminates early, the Freelancer shall be paid for all work completed and accepted up to the date of termination, pro-rated from the total fee. If the Freelancer terminates early, the Client shall pay for completed milestones only and the Freelancer shall deliver all work-in-progress to the Client.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of India. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Bengaluru .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
Client
__GAP[fl_client_name|Acme Marketing Private Limited]__
__GAP[fl_client_signatory|Meera Patel, Marketing Head]__
[Signature]
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Freelancer
__GAP[fl_freelancer_name|Arjun Mehta]__
[Signature]
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