Question 1

What does a custom Independent Contractor/Consulting Agreement include?

Accepted Answer

Your custom contractor/consulting agreement will include:

• Scope of work, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
• Fees, expenses, and invoicing/payment terms
• IP assignment or licensing provisions
• Confidentiality and data protection obligations
• Non‑solicitation and conflict‑of‑interest protections
• Independent status and tax responsibility clauses
• Liability limitations and indemnities
• Termination provisions and notice periods
• Dispute resolution mechanisms

Each section is tailored specifically to your engagement, ensuring compliance with UK employment and tax law while protecting your business interests.

Question 2

What is the delivery timeline and process?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from when you complete the questionnaire.

The process:
1. After checkout, we email you a brief AI‑powered questionnaire about the engagement scope, deliverables, fees, IP needs, and confidentiality requirements
2. Our UK solicitors draft your bespoke agreement based on your answers
3. You receive the first draft within 3 business days (or 1 business day with Express Delivery)
4. Review and request any amendments
5. We finalize and deliver your agreement ready for signature

Express Delivery (1 business day) is available for an additional fee.

Question 3

Who drafts my agreement? What are their credentials?

Accepted Answer

Your agreement will be drafted by experienced UK solicitors who specialize in commercial contracts and employment law.

Our team includes solicitors with:
• 10–20+ years of experience in contract drafting
• Expertise in IP, confidentiality, and contractor/employment status issues
• Experience advising SMEs, startups, and established businesses across multiple sectors
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law, IR35, and HMRC guidance on contractor status

Every agreement is reviewed for legal compliance and clarity before delivery.

Question 4

How does the AI questionnaire work?

Accepted Answer

After checkout, we send you a link to an intelligent questionnaire that asks about:
• The services and deliverables the contractor will provide
• Payment structure (hourly, project‑based, retainer)
• Intellectual property ownership and licensing needs
• Confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Desired non‑solicitation or conflict restrictions
• Termination and notice provisions

The questionnaire adapts based on your answers, typically taking 10–15 minutes to complete. Your responses are then reviewed by a solicitor who drafts your bespoke agreement.

Question 5

Will this agreement clarify that the contractor isn't an employee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A key focus of our contractor agreements is ensuring the relationship is clearly documented as an independent contractor arrangement, not employment.

We include:
• Clear status and independence clauses
• Control and autonomy provisions (contractor sets own hours, uses own equipment, etc.)
• Tax and NI responsibility statements
• Substitution and subcontracting rights (where appropriate)
• Payment structure that reflects contractor status

This helps mitigate IR35 and employment misclassification risks under UK law. However, the true nature of the relationship will still depend on how you work together in practice—we can provide guidance on maintaining independent contractor status.

Question 6

How many revisions are included?

Accepted Answer

One full round of amendments is included in the base price.

If you need changes after reviewing the first draft, simply let us know what you'd like adjusted. We'll revise the agreement and send you an updated version.

Additional rounds of revisions can be purchased separately if needed. Most clients find one round sufficient.

Question 7

Can I speak with a solicitor about my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While the base service includes email support throughout the drafting process, you can add a 30‑minute video or phone consultation with the drafting solicitor for an additional fee.

During the consultation, you can:
• Discuss specific clauses or provisions
• Ask questions about implementation and compliance
• Get advice on contractor status and IR35 considerations
• Review negotiation strategies if the contractor requests changes

Consultations can be booked after you receive your draft agreement.

Question 8

What makes this different from a generic template?

Accepted Answer

Generic templates are one‑size‑fits‑all and often:
• Include irrelevant or inappropriate clauses
• Miss key protections specific to your situation
• Use outdated or unclear language
• Aren't tailored to UK law and current HMRC guidance
• Require significant legal knowledge to adapt correctly

Your custom agreement is:
✓ Drafted by a UK solicitor based on your specific needs
✓ Tailored to your engagement type, deliverables, and IP requirements
✓ Compliant with current UK employment, tax, and contract law
✓ Written in clear, modern language both parties will understand
✓ Supported by legal expertise if questions arise

You get a professional‑grade agreement without the high cost of traditional solicitor engagement.

Question 9

How does the agreement address intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

We tailor IP provisions to your specific needs. Options include:

• Full assignment: Contractor assigns all work product and IP to you immediately upon creation
• Deferred assignment: Assignment occurs upon payment of each invoice
• License: Contractor retains ownership but grants you a license (exclusive or non‑exclusive) to use the work
• Background IP: Protections for pre‑existing IP the contractor brings to the engagement
• Moral rights: Waivers where appropriate under UK law

We'll ask about your IP requirements in the questionnaire and draft provisions accordingly. This ensures you own (or have proper rights to) all deliverables created under the agreement.

Question 10

What about confidentiality and data protection?

Accepted Answer

Your agreement will include:

• Confidentiality obligations covering your business information, trade secrets, and sensitive data
• Return or destruction of confidential materials upon termination
• Survival clauses ensuring confidentiality continues after the engagement ends
• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance provisions (if the contractor will process personal data on your behalf)

If the contractor will handle personal data, we can include data processing terms in line with ICO guidance and GDPR requirements.

Question 11

Can we include non‑solicitation or non‑compete restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can include reasonable restrictions tailored to the engagement:

• Non‑solicitation: Prevents the contractor from soliciting your employees, contractors, or clients for a specified period after termination
• Non‑compete: Restricts the contractor from competing with you in a defined geographic area and scope (must be reasonable to be enforceable under UK law)
• Conflict of interest: Prohibits the contractor from working for direct competitors during the engagement

We'll ensure any restrictions are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area to maximize enforceability under UK contract law.

Question 12

What if I need to amend the agreement later?

Accepted Answer

The agreement will include an amendment clause specifying that changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.

If you need to make changes after the agreement is finalized:
• Minor amendments: We can provide a simple amendment letter for a small fee
• Significant changes: We can draft an updated agreement or comprehensive amendment

We recommend reviewing contractor agreements annually to ensure they remain compliant with current law and aligned with your business needs.

Question 13

What happens after I receive the final agreement?

Accepted Answer

Once you approve the final draft:
1. We deliver the agreement as a Word document and PDF
2. You send it to the contractor for review and signature
3. Both parties sign (electronic signatures are legally binding in the UK)
4. Each party keeps a signed copy for their records

We also provide:
• Brief implementation guidance
• Tips for maintaining independent contractor status in practice
• Recommendations for record‑keeping and HMRC compliance

If the contractor requests changes during their review, you can contact us for guidance (or book a consultation to discuss negotiation strategy).

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