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Independent Consultant Agreement
"I need an Independent Consultant Agreement under Hong Kong law for a cybersecurity consultant who will work with our financial services firm starting March 2025, with strict data protection and regulatory compliance provisions."
1. Parties: Identification of the company and the independent consultant, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the company's business and consultant's expertise
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Appointment and Scope of Services: Formal appointment of consultant and detailed description of services to be provided
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances under which it can be terminated
6. Fees and Payment Terms: Compensation structure, payment schedule, and expense reimbursement policies
7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of independent contractor relationship and exclusion of employment relationship
8. Consultant's Obligations: Key responsibilities, performance standards, and compliance requirements
9. Company's Obligations: Company's responsibilities to support the consultant's services
10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of intellectual property created during the engagement
11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
12. Data Protection: Compliance with Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and data handling requirements
13. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities for losses
14. Insurance: Required insurance coverage to be maintained by consultant
15. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Non-Compete: Restrictions on consultant's ability to work with competitors (include when protecting market position is crucial)
2. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees or clients (include when protecting business relationships is important)
3. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding company-provided equipment or resources (include when company provides significant resources)
4. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs or performance standards (include when quantifiable metrics are essential)
5. Subcontracting: Rights and restrictions regarding use of subcontractors (include when subcontracting might be needed)
6. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances (include when long-term or critical services are involved)
7. Assignment: Rights to assign the agreement (include when potential corporate restructuring is anticipated)
8. Dispute Resolution: Specific procedures for resolving disputes (include when alternative dispute resolution is preferred)
1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed scope of services, deliverables, and timelines
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, payment milestones, and expense categories
3. Schedule 3 - Key Personnel: List of key individuals involved in providing services
4. Schedule 4 - Service Levels: Specific performance standards and metrics
5. Schedule 5 - Company Policies: Relevant company policies consultant must comply with
6. Appendix A - Required Insurance Coverage: Specific insurance types and coverage amounts required
7. Appendix B - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable
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