This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between My Tutor Studio Inc., a [State] corporation ("Company"), and [Contractor's Full Name], an individual ("Contractor").
1. SERVICES PROVIDED
Contractor agrees to provide tutoring services as an independent contractor, offering educational assistance in the subjects agreed upon between the Contractor and Company. The Contractor will deliver these services through the Company's platform to students assigned by the Company.
2. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first written above and shall continue until terminated by either party in accordance with the termination provisions set forth in this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION
The Contractor shall be compensated for services rendered at a rate of [Agreed Rate] per hour/session. Payment shall be made via [Agreed Payment Method] on a [monthly] basis upon submission of invoices detailing the services provided during that period.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Contractor acknowledges that they are engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the Company.The Contractor shall have control over the manner and means of performing the services under this Agreement.The Contractor shall not be entitled to any employee benefits, including but not limited to, health insurance, retirement benefits, or paid time off.The Contractor is responsible for the payment of all taxes, including federal, state, and local taxes, arising from payments made by the Company to the Contractor.
5. SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY
The Contractor shall set their availability through the Company’s platform, and the Company will assign students based on that availability.The Contractor agrees to be punctual and prepared for all scheduled tutoring sessions.The Contractor will notify the Company of any changes in availability as soon as possible.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all student information, lesson plans, and any proprietary materials provided by the Company.The Contractor shall not disclose any information related to the Company’s business, clients, or operations to any third party without the prior written consent of the Company.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Any materials, lesson plans, or resources created by the Contractor in the course of providing services under this Agreement shall be the property of the Company.The Contractor agrees not to use, share, or sell any intellectual property developed under this Agreement outside of the services provided to the Company.
8. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing [Insert Notice Period] written notice to the other party.Upon termination, the Contractor shall return all Company property, including but not limited to, materials, documents, and access to online platforms.
9. LIABILITY
The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any and all claims, damages, or losses arising out of the Contractor's performance of services under this Agreement.The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the Contractor's performance of services.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ontario, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
12. AMENDMENTS
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. NON-EXCLUSIVITY
The Contractor may provide services to other clients or engage in other business activities, provided that such activities do not interfere with the performance of services under this Agreement.