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==Contract for Services between Freegle Ltd and xxxxxxxxxxxx hereinafter called the Contractor==




This Agreement, dated [  ], is between Freegle Ltd (Freegle) and [  ] (Contractor).


'''Background''':  The Contractor has the necessary qualifications, skills and abilities to provide the service detailed below. The Contractor is agreeable to providing the service on the terms and conditions set out in this agreement.
====1. Overview====
1.1 The Contractor will perform the activities outlined in Appendix A - Statement of Work.


Freegle and the Contractor agree the following:
1.2 Any significant alteration to, or termination of this agreement will be agreed in writing by both parties, and is subject to 1 month’s notice.


'''Services Provided''':  (details of the work)


[    ]
====2. Work Schedule====
2.1 This agreement shall cover the work outlined in the Statement of Work.


2.2 Freegle Ltd will pay the Contractor a fee of xxxx per day (xxxx per hour) for the work outlined in the Statement of Work.


'''Standard of Work''':    The Contractor shall -
2.3 Variations of the work schedule, such as carrying-over allocated days from one month to another will be agreed in writing by both parties.
*observe current policies relating to Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity and other relevant policies issued by Freegle
*provide its services with reasonable care and skill
*respond to Freegle Ltd’s reasonable requests in relation to the provision of the above services
*do nothing which is likely to bring Freegle into disrepute or which is contrary to the interests of Freegle
*provide all equipment and materials required for the provision of the above services.


'''Terms of Agreement''':  Commencing from date of this agreement to and expiring on completion of the above services by  The term can be extended by mutual agreement of Freegle and the Contractor
2.4 This agreement shall continue for twelve months from the commencement date.  The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement between both parties.


'''Intellectual Property''': The Contractor hereby assigns to Freegle Ltd all intellectual property rights arising as a result of the Contractor providing the above services to Freegle Ltd. The Contractor agrees to execute any further documents reasonably requested by Freegle Ltd to perfect the above assignment of rights.


'''Compensation''':  For services rendered by the Contractor in this agreement, Freegle Ltd will provide compensation of [  ] per hour/ [    ] per month or [    ]
====3. Payment====
3.1 The rate of payment will be as specified in the Statement of Work.


Unless agreed in writing by Freegle Ltd,  compensation will be payable within 30 days of completion of the above services and  receipt of invoice in the agreed sum.
3.2 Freegle Ltd will repay reasonable expenses (at cost) incurred in delivery of this agreement, in line with the Freegle expenses policy.


The Contractor will be responsible for paying all income tax liabilities and National Insurance or similar contributions relating to the compensation. The Contractor will indemnify Freegle in respect of any such payments required to be made by Freegle Ltd.
3.3 The Contractor shall send monthly invoices made out to Freegle Ltd with a record of days worked attached and expenses incurred.


'''Return of Property''':  On the expiry or termination of this agreement, the Contractor will return to Freegle any property, documentation, records or confidential information which is the property of Freegle.
3.4 Payment shall be made by bank transfer into the account provided by the Contractor. Freegle Ltd undertakes to pay within 10 days of invoicing.  


'''Capacity/Independent Contractor''': In providing the services in the agreement it is expressly agreed that the Contractor is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee.  The Contractor and Freegle acknowledge that this agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between them, and is exclusively a contract for service.


'''Notice''':  All notices, demands, requests or other communication required or permitted by the terms of this agreement will be given in writing and delivered to the parties of the agreement as follows:
====4. Contractor’s Status====
The Contractor warrants to Freegle Ltd that they operate in business on their own account and are therefore self-employed (i.e. an independent contractor) and as such bears sole responsibility for the payment of tax and/or national insurance contributions relating to any payments or arrangements made under this Agreement.  The Contractor will indemnify Freegle Ltd in respect of any such payments required to be made by Freegle Ltd.


_______________  address, phone, email etc


and
====5. Responsibilities and Standard of Work====
_______________  address, phone, email etc.
The Contractor will:
5.1 Provide equipment and materials required for the provision of the services outlined in this agreement.


or to any other address that any party may notify from time to time to the other.
5.2  Use best endeavors to complete the item of work within any agreed timeline.  If it becomes clear this is not possible, the Contractor must inform Freegle Ltd.


'''Modification of Agreement''':  Any amendment or modification of this agreement or additional obligation agreed by either party in connection with this agreement will only be binding if evidenced in writing signed by each party or an authorised representative of each party.
5.3 Comply with Freegle Ltd policies, including Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity and Data Protection.


'''Entire Agreement''': This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties in relation to the provision of the above services by the Contractor to Freegle Ltd.
5.4 Provide services with reasonable care and skill.


'''Severability''': In the event that any of the provisions of this agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this agreement.
5.5 Respond to Freegle Ltd’s reasonable requests in relation to the provision of the above services.


'''Waiver''': The waiver by either party of a breach, default, delay or omissions of any of the provisions of this agreement by the other party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.
5.6 Do nothing which is likely to bring Freegle Ltd into disrepute or which is contrary to the interests of Freegle Ltd.


'''Governing law''': Any dispute arising in relation to the terms of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of England & Wales and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.


Signed on [    ] (date)
====6. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality====
6.1  The Contractor assigns to Freegle Ltd all intellectual property rights arising as a result of the Contractor providing the above services to Freegle Ltd. The Contractor agrees to execute any further documents reasonably requested by Freegle Ltd to perfect the above assignment of rights during and termination of this agreement.


6.2 All Confidential Information remains the property of Freegle Ltd.  On termination of this agreement, or at the request of Freegle Ltd at any time during the agreement, the Contractor shall hand over all Confidential Information or copies to Freegle Ltd or irretrievably delete any electronic copies of Confidential Information.


'''Freegle''':


'''Contractor''':
For Freegle Ltd:
Name: ___________________
Position: ___________________
Signed: ___________________
Date: ___________________




Links:
 
For xxxxxxxxxxx
Name: ___________________
Position: ___________________
Signed: ___________________
Date: ___________________
 
 
 
====Appendix A – Statement of Work====
7. List of agreed work
 
7.2 Freegle Ltd will pay the Contractor up to xx days ( xx hours) per calendar month for provision of these services.  Where this is predicted to be insufficient to meet the requirements of this statement of work, the Contractor will inform Freegle Ltd as soon as this situation is identified.
 
 
 
'''Links:'''
*[[Paying People in Freegle Guidelines]]
*[[Paying People in Freegle Guidelines]]
*[[Freegle Board]]
*[[Freegle Board]]
*[[Document Approval Policy]] - this document is equivalent to a Procedure, and will need Board agreement for amendment.  
*[[Document Approval Policy]] - this document is equivalent to a Procedure, and will need Board agreement for amendment.  
[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]]
[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]]
*This model contract was originally adopted by the Board on 25th February 2015; see [[Finance Documents Review]] for the record of subsequent reviews and amendments.
*This model contract was adopted by the Board in March 2021. See [[Finance Documents Review]] for the record of subsequent reviews and amendments.

Revision as of 12:54, 18 March 2021

This model document is one which Freegle Limited will use when it commissions a paid service of work. See Contracted Roles for a list of applicable roles.


Contract for Services between Freegle Ltd and xxxxxxxxxxxx hereinafter called the Contractor

1. Overview

1.1 The Contractor will perform the activities outlined in Appendix A - Statement of Work.

1.2 Any significant alteration to, or termination of this agreement will be agreed in writing by both parties, and is subject to 1 month’s notice.


2. Work Schedule

2.1 This agreement shall cover the work outlined in the Statement of Work.

2.2 Freegle Ltd will pay the Contractor a fee of xxxx per day (xxxx per hour) for the work outlined in the Statement of Work.

2.3 Variations of the work schedule, such as carrying-over allocated days from one month to another will be agreed in writing by both parties.

2.4 This agreement shall continue for twelve months from the commencement date. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement between both parties.


3. Payment

3.1 The rate of payment will be as specified in the Statement of Work.

3.2 Freegle Ltd will repay reasonable expenses (at cost) incurred in delivery of this agreement, in line with the Freegle expenses policy.

3.3 The Contractor shall send monthly invoices made out to Freegle Ltd with a record of days worked attached and expenses incurred.

3.4 Payment shall be made by bank transfer into the account provided by the Contractor. Freegle Ltd undertakes to pay within 10 days of invoicing.


4. Contractor’s Status

The Contractor warrants to Freegle Ltd that they operate in business on their own account and are therefore self-employed (i.e. an independent contractor) and as such bears sole responsibility for the payment of tax and/or national insurance contributions relating to any payments or arrangements made under this Agreement. The Contractor will indemnify Freegle Ltd in respect of any such payments required to be made by Freegle Ltd.


5. Responsibilities and Standard of Work

The Contractor will: 5.1 Provide equipment and materials required for the provision of the services outlined in this agreement.

5.2 Use best endeavors to complete the item of work within any agreed timeline. If it becomes clear this is not possible, the Contractor must inform Freegle Ltd.

5.3 Comply with Freegle Ltd policies, including Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity and Data Protection.

5.4 Provide services with reasonable care and skill.

5.5 Respond to Freegle Ltd’s reasonable requests in relation to the provision of the above services.

5.6 Do nothing which is likely to bring Freegle Ltd into disrepute or which is contrary to the interests of Freegle Ltd.


6. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

6.1 The Contractor assigns to Freegle Ltd all intellectual property rights arising as a result of the Contractor providing the above services to Freegle Ltd. The Contractor agrees to execute any further documents reasonably requested by Freegle Ltd to perfect the above assignment of rights during and termination of this agreement.

6.2 All Confidential Information remains the property of Freegle Ltd. On termination of this agreement, or at the request of Freegle Ltd at any time during the agreement, the Contractor shall hand over all Confidential Information or copies to Freegle Ltd or irretrievably delete any electronic copies of Confidential Information.


For Freegle Ltd: Name: ___________________ Position: ___________________ Signed: ___________________ Date: ___________________


For xxxxxxxxxxx Name: ___________________ Position: ___________________ Signed: ___________________ Date: ___________________


Appendix A – Statement of Work

7. List of agreed work

7.2 Freegle Ltd will pay the Contractor up to xx days ( xx hours) per calendar month for provision of these services. Where this is predicted to be insufficient to meet the requirements of this statement of work, the Contractor will inform Freegle Ltd as soon as this situation is identified.


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