INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This agreement establishes the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to provide marketing services to the CLIENT on a project basis. The CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor, not an employee, and is responsible for all taxes and expenses incurred while providing services.
- Project Timelines and Revisions: The CONTRACTOR must submit deliverables by the deadlines outlined in the project timeline. If deadlines are missed, the CLIENT may deduct up to 15% from the total payment. CONTRACTOR is allowed up to three revisions per project, with each additional revision incurring a $100 fee.
- Confidentiality: The CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all CLIENT-provided information. Disclosure of sensitive information without prior approval will result in immediate termination of the agreement.’
- Payment: Payments will be issued within 14 business days upon approval of the final deliverables. The CONTRACTOR must submit an invoice and complete the tax documentation to receive payment.
A contractor accidentally shares a CLIENT’s project brief with another business contact. According to the agreement, what action will the CLIENT most likely take?