The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply. The following information covers approved methods of contracting and paying for services provided from outside the US.This Agreement made, entered into, and first effective this 16th day of September. This form helps Cornell evaluate the provider's independent contractor status based on IRS guidelines. Conflict with Other Agreements. Newly filed summary data may not appear for up to 48 hours. When performing services required under this contract or agreement.