Question 1

What does a custom Independent Contractor/Consulting Agreement include?

Accepted Answer

Your custom agreement will include:

• Scope of services and deliverables
• Fees, expenses, and invoicing terms
• Intellectual property ownership or licensing
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions
• Liability limitations and indemnities
• Termination rights and notice periods
• Non-solicitation and non-interference clauses (where appropriate)
• Governing law and dispute resolution

Each section is tailored specifically to your business model and engagement type, drafted by a licensed Canadian lawyer.

Question 2

What is the delivery timeline and process?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from when we receive your completed questionnaire. Express delivery (1 business day) is available for an additional fee.

The process:
1. Complete checkout
2. Receive a detailed questionnaire within 24 hours
3. Submit your answers at your convenience
4. Receive your first draft within 3 business days (or 1 business day with express)
5. Review and request any amendments
6. Receive your finalized agreement ready for signatures

Question 3

Who drafts the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your agreement is drafted by a licensed Canadian lawyer with expertise in commercial contracts and independent contractor relationships. All of our lawyers are regulated by their provincial law societies and have experience drafting contractor and consulting agreements that comply with Canadian employment and contract law.

Question 4

How do you gather the information needed?

Accepted Answer

After checkout, we send you a comprehensive AI-powered questionnaire that asks about:

• The nature of the services to be provided
• Deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria
• Fee structure and payment terms
• Intellectual property arrangements
• Confidentiality requirements
• Liability and insurance considerations
• Any non-competition or non-solicitation needs

The questionnaire is designed to be intuitive and guides you through all the key decisions. You can complete it at your own pace, and our team reviews your answers before drafting begins.

Question 5

Are revisions included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One round of amendments is included in the price. After you receive your first draft, you can request changes, clarifications, or additions. We'll revise the agreement and send you an updated version. If you need additional rounds of revisions beyond the first round, our team can provide a quote for additional work.

Question 6

Can I consult with a lawyer about the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. While the drafting service includes written correspondence about your agreement, you can add a 30-minute solicitor consultation if you'd like to discuss the agreement in detail, ask questions, or get advice on implementation. This can be added during checkout or requested after delivery.

Question 7

How is this different from using a template?

Accepted Answer

Templates are generic, one-size-fits-all documents that may not address your specific situation. Our custom agreements are:

• Drafted by a licensed lawyer specifically for your engagement
• Tailored to your industry, services, and business model
• Adapted to reflect your IP ownership preferences
• Designed to allocate risk appropriately for your situation
• Written in plain English while remaining legally sound
• Compliant with current Canadian contract and employment law

A lawyer reviews your specific circumstances and makes strategic drafting decisions that templates can't provide.

Question 8

Can we retain intellectual property ownership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can structure IP ownership in several ways depending on your needs:

• Client owns all IP created during the engagement
• Contractor retains ownership and grants a license to the client
• Joint ownership arrangements
• Contractor retains ownership of background IP and tools

We'll ask about your IP preferences in the questionnaire and draft the appropriate provisions, including moral rights waivers where applicable under Canadian law.

Question 9

Does the agreement comply with Canadian employment law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One critical aspect of independent contractor agreements is ensuring the relationship is properly structured to avoid misclassification under Canadian employment law. Our lawyers draft your agreement to reflect a genuine independent contractor relationship, considering factors like:

• Control over work methods and schedule
• Opportunity for profit and risk of loss
• Ownership of tools and equipment
• Right to hire subcontractors
• Integration into the business

The agreement will be drafted to support an independent contractor relationship while complying with all applicable Canadian federal and provincial laws.

Question 10

What if I need to amend the agreement in the future?

Accepted Answer

The agreement will include an amendment clause that specifies how changes must be made (typically in writing and signed by both parties). If you need to make changes after delivery, you can:

• Make simple amendments yourself following the agreement's amendment procedure
• Request a quote from our team for lawyer-assisted amendments
• Use our document revision service if you need more substantial changes

We recommend having a lawyer review any significant changes to ensure they don't inadvertently create legal issues.

Question 11

Can we include non-solicitation or non-interference clauses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, where appropriate and enforceable under Canadian law. We can include reasonable non-solicitation and non-interference provisions that:

• Prohibit the contractor from soliciting your clients or employees
• Restrict interference with business relationships
• Are reasonably limited in scope, geography, and duration
• Comply with Canadian enforceability standards

We'll ask about these preferences in the questionnaire and draft provisions that are enforceable while protecting your legitimate business interests.

Question 12

What guidance do I receive for implementing the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your final delivery includes:

• The fully drafted agreement in Word and PDF formats
• Brief guidance notes explaining key terms and provisions
• Instructions for execution (signing) and record-keeping
• Recommendations for any supporting documents you may need

If you need more detailed implementation guidance or want to discuss the agreement, you can add a solicitor consultation.

Question 13

What happens after I receive the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Once you've reviewed and approved the final version:

1. You'll receive the agreement in both Word and PDF formats
2. You can present it to your contractor for review
3. Both parties sign the agreement (we recommend both parties keep signed copies)
4. The agreement becomes effective on the date specified or upon execution
5. You can contact us if questions arise during implementation

We recommend both parties seek independent legal advice before signing if they have questions about their rights and obligations.

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