INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT DRAFT Agreement No: ICA-2026-001 Date: June 1 2026 COMPANY: TechNova Inc Mumbai Maharashtra India CONTRACTOR: Alex Dev Pune Maharashtra India 1. RECITALS 1.1 TechNova Inc is a technology company requiring mobile app development services. 1.2 Alex Dev is an independent contractor with expertise in mobile app development. 1.3 Both parties enter this agreement to define the terms of their engagement. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 Company: TechNova Inc. 2.2 Contractor: Alex Dev. 2.3 Services: Mobile app development for iOS and Android platforms. 2.4 Project Fee: INR 200,000 total fixed. 2.5 Effective Date: June 1 2026. 3. NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP 3.1 Alex Dev is an independent contractor. 3.2 Alex Dev is not an employee, agent, or partner of TechNova Inc. 3.3 Alex Dev is solely responsible for all taxes arising from this engagement. 4. SCOPE OF SERVICES 4.1 Develop complete iOS mobile application. 4.2 Develop complete Android mobile application. 4.3 User authentication system included. 4.4 Three revision rounds included. 4.5 Excluded: server hosting, API fees, post-launch maintenance or support. 5. PAYMENT TERMS 5.1 Total Fee: INR 200,000 fixed. 5.2 Milestone 1: INR 67,000 on start. 5.3 Milestone 2: INR 67,000 on beta. 5.4 Milestone 3: INR 66,000 on delivery. 5.5 Late penalty: 2% per month on overdue. 6. TIMELINE 6.1 Start Date: June 1 2026. 6.2 End Date: September 30 2026. 6.3 Milestone 1: Wireframes by June 30. 6.4 Milestone 2: Beta app by August 31. 6.5 Milestone 3: Final launch Sept 30. 7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 7.1 All work is considered work made for hire under this agreement. 7.2 Full IP transfers to TechNova Inc upon receipt of complete final payment. 7.3 Alex Dev retains no ownership rights over any deliverable after full payment. 8. CONFIDENTIALITY 8.1 Alex Dev agrees to keep all TechNova Inc information strictly confidential. 8.2 This obligation continues for 2 years after the agreement ends or terminates. 9. NON-SOLICITATION 9.1 Alex Dev agrees not to solicit any TechNova Inc clients or employees for a period of 1 year after project ends. 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 10.1 Alex Dev total liability capped at INR 200,000 total project fee paid. 10.2 Neither party liable for indirect or consequential damages. 11. TERMINATION 11.1 Either party may terminate with 14 days written notice via email. 11.2 All completed work paid within 14 days of termination notice. 12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 12.1 All disputes resolved via Arbitration in Mumbai Maharashtra India. 13. GOVERNING LAW 13.1 Laws of Maharashtra India apply to this agreement exclusively. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Company: TechNova Inc Signature: ________________ Name: ____________________ Title: ___________________ Date: ____________________ Contractor: Alex Dev Signature: ________________ Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________ DISCLAIMER: This Independent Contractor Agreement was generated by an AI drafting tool for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Have this reviewed by a licensed attorney before signing or sharing with any party.