GENOMA BIOINFORMATICS LLC
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
This Independent Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between:
Genoma Bioinformatics LLC (“Company”), located at [Genoma Bioinformatics], and
[Contractor’s Name] (“Contractor”), located at [Contractor’s Address].
The parties agree as follows:
1. Services
- Scope of Work: The Contractor agrees to perform the following services for the Company:
- [Insert Description of Services, e.g., “Develop and maintain bioinformatics tools,” “Analyze genomic data,” etc.]
- Deliverables: The Contractor will deliver the following:
- [Insert Deliverables, e.g., “A fully functional software tool,” “A detailed analysis report,” etc.]
2. Compensation
- Payment Terms: The Company will pay the Contractor as follows:
- [Insert Payment Structure, e.g., “X/hour” or “X upon completion of deliverables,” etc.]
- Expenses: The Contractor will be reimbursed for pre-approved business expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
- Invoicing: The Contractor will submit invoices to the Company on a [Insert Frequency, e.g., “monthly”] basis. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
3. Term and Termination
- Term: This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until [Insert Duration, e.g., “the completion of the services”] or until terminated by either party.
- Termination by Company: The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice.
- Termination by Contractor: The Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice.
- Effect of Termination: Upon termination, the Contractor must return all Company property and materials.
4. Independent Contractor Status
- Relationship: The Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Company.
- Taxes: The Contractor is responsible for paying all taxes, including self-employment taxes, and will not be eligible for employee benefits.
5. Confidentiality
- Definition: “Confidential Information” includes all non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed by the Company to the Contractor.
- Obligations: The Contractor agrees to:
- Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing their duties under this Agreement.
- Protect Confidential Information with reasonable care.
- Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the Company’s prior written consent.
6. Intellectual Property (IP)
- Ownership: The Contractor retains ownership of any intellectual property they create.
- License to Company: The Contractor grants the Company a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute any IP created during the course of their work.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
8. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.
- Amendments: Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Genoma Bioinformatics LLC
By: ___________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: ___________________________
[Contractor’s Name]
By: ___________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: ___________________________
Genoma Bioinformatics 