1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - the company/client and the independent contractor, including their full legal names, addresses, and any registration details
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the contractor's expertise and the client's requirements
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement for clarity and consistency
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided by the contractor
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination by either party
6. Compensation and Payment Terms: Details of fees, payment schedule, expenses, and tax responsibilities
7. Independent Contractor Status: Explicitly establishes the independent nature of the relationship and disclaims any employer-employee relationship
8. Contractor's Obligations: Key responsibilities, quality standards, and delivery requirements
9. Client's Obligations: Client's responsibilities including providing necessary information, access, and resources
10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of intellectual property created during the engagement
11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
12. Indemnification: Mutual or one-way indemnification provisions for potential losses or damages
13. Limitation of Liability: Caps on liability and exclusions of certain types of damages
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Indian law as governing law and sets jurisdiction for dispute resolution
15. Entire Agreement: Standard boilerplate confirming this document as the complete agreement between parties
