A sample agreement between a business and an independent contractor. Please fill out the following form completely.Contact the Office of the General Counsel for an Independent Contractor Agreement template. 1.1. Scope of Contract. An independent contractor agreement is a contract between a freelancer and a client outlining work specifics. This Agreement shall commence on October 2nd, 2017. ("Commencement Date") and continue through October 31st, 2017 ("Completion. Contact the Office of the General Counsel for an Independent Contractor Agreement template. Independent contractor agreements serve to protect all parties involved in the transaction. Employment contracts are legally binding agreements that spell out the conditions of employment.