Question 1

What does a custom Independent Contractor/Consulting Agreement include?

Accepted Answer

Your custom agreement will include:

• Services and deliverables
• Fees and payment terms
• Expenses and reimbursements
• IP ownership and moral rights waivers
• Confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions
• Indemnities and insurance requirements
• Termination and notice periods
• GST and tax treatment
• Dispute resolution
• Contractor vs employee clarifications

Each section is tailored specifically to your business model, service scope, and risk profile.

Question 2

How quickly will I receive my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from the time we receive your completed questionnaire. After checkout, we'll email you a comprehensive questionnaire to gather details about the services, fees, IP ownership requirements, and any specific restraints or insurance needs.

If you need it faster, you can select Express Delivery at checkout for 1 business day delivery.

Question 3

Who drafts the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your agreement is drafted by a licensed Australian lawyer who specializes in commercial contracts and contractor relationships. Our legal team has extensive experience in structuring agreements that protect your interests while supporting genuine contractor relationships under Australian employment law.

All documents are reviewed for compliance with current Australian legislation and best practices.

Question 4

How do you gather the information needed?

Accepted Answer

After checkout, we send you a structured AI-powered questionnaire that guides you through all the key elements:

• Nature of services and deliverables
• Payment structure (fixed, hourly, milestone-based)
• IP ownership requirements and moral rights
• Confidentiality and non-solicitation needs
• Insurance and indemnity requirements
• Termination provisions
• GST treatment

The questionnaire is designed to be quick and easy to complete, typically taking 10-15 minutes. You can also provide additional context in free-text fields.

Question 5

How many revisions are included?

Accepted Answer

One round of amendments is included in the base price. After you receive the initial draft, you can request changes to better align the agreement with your needs.

If you require additional revisions beyond the first round, we offer affordable revision packages, or you can book a solicitor consultation to discuss more complex changes.

Question 6

Can I speak with a solicitor about my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Yes! While the base service includes document drafting and one round of amendments, you can add a solicitor consultation at any stage.

During a consultation, you can discuss:
• Specific clauses or provisions
• How to adapt the agreement for different contractors
• Enforcement and dispute resolution strategies
• Compliance with employment law

Consultations can be booked separately through your dashboard.

Question 7

What makes this different from a template?

Accepted Answer

Unlike generic templates, your agreement is drafted from the ground up based on your specific circumstances:

• Tailored to your service scope and deliverables
• Customized payment and fee structures
• Specific IP ownership and moral rights provisions
• Risk-appropriate indemnities and insurance
• Compliance with your industry requirements
• Plain-English drafting that both parties can understand

We don't just fill in blanks—we create a complete, professional agreement that reflects your unique business relationship.

Question 8

Does the agreement cover IP ownership and moral rights?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We clearly allocate IP ownership for all work product created under the agreement and include comprehensive moral rights waivers where appropriate.

The agreement will specify:
• What IP is assigned to you vs. what the contractor retains
• Moral rights waivers under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
• Pre-existing IP and background IP
• How improvements and derivatives are handled

This ensures you own the work product you pay for without ambiguity.

Question 9

How does the agreement address contractor vs employee issues?

Accepted Answer

Proper classification is critical under Australian employment law. Our agreements are structured to support genuine contractor relationships by:

• Emphasizing results-based work, not time-based direction
• Allowing the contractor to control how services are performed
• Permitting the contractor to delegate or use subcontractors
• Clarifying that the contractor is responsible for their own tax, superannuation, and insurance
• Including proper termination provisions (not employment-style dismissal)

While no agreement can override the facts of the working relationship, proper drafting significantly reduces the risk of misclassification.

Question 10

Is GST treatment included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The agreement includes clear GST provisions that specify:
• Whether fees are inclusive or exclusive of GST
• Who is responsible for GST registration
• Invoicing requirements
• Tax adjustments if GST status changes

This ensures compliance with the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and avoids disputes over GST liability.

Question 11

Can I use this agreement for multiple contractors?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Once you have the agreement, you can use it for multiple contractors, provided the services, fees, and terms are substantially similar.

If you engage contractors with different service scopes, payment structures, or risk profiles, we recommend customizing the agreement for each relationship. You can order additional custom agreements or book a consultation to discuss bulk drafting.

Question 12

What happens after I receive my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Once the agreement is finalized:

1. You'll receive a Word document that you can customize as needed
2. We recommend having both parties review the terms before signing
3. Sign the agreement before work commences
4. Keep copies for your records
5. If you need to make changes later, you can book a consultation or order a revision

You'll also have ongoing access to your dashboard where all documents are stored securely.

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