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I will draft a tech independent contractor agreement with IP assignment USA
Licensed US Attorney Delivering Legally Binding Compliance Ready Business Docu
Licensed US Attorney (Bar #253032) specializing in business contracts, tech agreements, and SMS marketing compliance. I help US startups, SaaS founders, contractors, and marketing agencies protect the...
About this Gig
Hiring a tech contractor without a proper agreement is one of the most expensive legal risks a startup can take.
I'm Melissa, a licensed US Attorney (Bar #253032), and I draft comprehensive independent contractor agreements with built-in IP assignment that protect your company's code, data, and competitive advantage from day one.
What I deliver:
Contractor classification language
Scope of services and deliverables
Payment and invoicing terms
Full IP assignment and work-for-hire clause
Confidentiality and NDA provisions
Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses
Termination and exit provisions
Indemnification protection
Built for:
Tech startups onboarding developers
SaaS founders hiring remote contractors
CTOs building distributed teams
Agencies managing freelance tech talent
One misclassified contractor or unprotected IP can destroy a funding round or trigger an IRS audit.
Order now protect your startup before you need to.
Field of law:
Intellectual property
Target country:
Worldwide
Agreement type:
NDA
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FAQ
What's the difference between an employee and an independent contractor legally?
An independent contractor operates their own business, controls how they perform work, and is not entitled to employee benefits. Misclassifying an employee as a contractor triggers IRS penalties, back taxes, and potential labor law violations. This agreement uses legally defensible contractor
Why does a contractor agreement need an IP assignment clause?
Under US copyright law, work created by an independent contractor is NOT automatically owned by the hiring company — unlike employee work. Without a written IP assignment clause, the contractor retains legal ownership of everything they create, even if you paid for it. This agreement closes that gap
Can this agreement cover contractors working remotely from other states or countries?
Yes. The agreement is drafted to cover remote contractors regardless of location, with governing law set to your chosen US state. For international contractors, additional considerations may apply and I will note them in the compliance review included in the Premium package.
Does this agreement protect me from the contractor working with my competitors?
The Standard package includes a non-solicitation clause. The Premium package adds a full non-compete provision. The enforceability of non-competes varies by state, and I will draft the clause in accordance with your governing state's current legal standards.
Do I need a separate NDA if I have the Standard or Premium package?
No. The Standard and Premium packages include integrated confidentiality provisions that function as an NDA within the contractor agreement. However, if you need a separate standalone NDA for preliminary discussions before the contract is signed, that can be added as a gig extra.
