What is a Independant Contractor?

Definition: Clarifies that the relationship is strictly business-to-business, not employer-employee, affecting tax and liability.

The Independant Contractor is one of the most common—and potentially dangerous—clauses found in modern contracts. While it serves a legitimate business purpose for the drafting party, it often disproportionately shifts risk onto the person signing.

Why is it dangerous?

Our AI frequently flags this clause because drafting attorneys use highly complex, convoluted language designed to obscure the true financial or legal risk. If you see this clause in your contract, you must ensure it is precisely bounded.