The Short Contractor Agreement serves as a fundamental legal instrument for businesses operating in Nigeria who need to engage independent contractors for specific projects or services. This document type is particularly relevant in today's dynamic business environment where companies frequently require specialized services without creating permanent employment relationships. The agreement, governed by Nigerian law, includes essential elements such as service scope, payment terms, confidentiality provisions, and intellectual property rights, while maintaining a concise format. It's designed to clearly establish the contractor's independent status, helping organizations avoid misclassification issues under Nigerian employment law while providing adequate protection for both parties' interests. This type of agreement is commonly used for short-term projects, consulting arrangements, or specific service provisions where a full-length contract would be unnecessarily complex.
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1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties - the company and the contractor, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Brief context of the agreement and the intention to engage the contractor's services
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided by the contractor
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination
6. Compensation and Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, and expense reimbursement policy
7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of contractor's independent status and not an employee
8. Contractor's Obligations: Key responsibilities, quality standards, and delivery requirements
9. Company's Obligations: Company's responsibilities to enable contractor to perform services
10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights to work product created during the engagement
12. Governing Law: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction
1. Non-Compete: Restrictions on working with competitors - include if contractor has access to sensitive information
2. Insurance: Requirements for contractor to maintain specific insurance - include for high-risk services
3. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding tools and resources - include if specific equipment is required
4. Indemnification: Mutual or one-way indemnification provisions - include for high-value or high-risk services
5. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances - include if project is time-sensitive or location-dependent
6. Assignment: Rights to assign the agreement - include if subcontracting might be needed
7. Dispute Resolution: Specific dispute resolution procedures - include for complex or high-value contracts
1. Schedule A - Services Description: Detailed scope of work, deliverables, and timelines
2. Schedule B - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, payment milestones, and expense categories
3. Schedule C - Key Personnel: List of key personnel involved in service delivery if applicable
4. Appendix 1 - Confidential Information: Specific list of confidential information and handling requirements
5. Appendix 2 - Company Policies: Relevant company policies that contractor must comply with
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