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The Individual Consultant Agreement is designed for situations where companies operating in Germany engage independent professionals for specific projects or specialized services. This document is crucial for establishing a clear independent contractor relationship while avoiding pseudo-employment issues under German law. It includes comprehensive provisions addressing service scope, compensation, intellectual property rights, data protection under GDPR, and specific requirements of German commercial and civil law. The agreement is particularly important given Germany's strict regulations regarding independent contractors versus employees, and includes specific provisions to ensure compliance with tax authorities and social security requirements. It serves as both a legal framework and operational guide for the consulting relationship, protecting both parties' interests while maintaining compliance with German regulatory requirements.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of consultant's independent contractor status

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of consulting services to be provided, including deliverables and performance standards

5. Term: Duration of the agreement, including start date and any renewal provisions

6. Compensation and Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing requirements including VAT provisions

7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of independence and provisions to avoid pseudo-employment (Scheinselbständigkeit)

8. Consultant's Obligations: Key responsibilities, compliance with laws, maintenance of licenses/permits

9. Client's Obligations: Support, information, and resources to be provided by the client

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of work products, pre-existing IP

11. Confidentiality: Protection of business secrets and confidential information

12. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and data processing obligations

13. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under German law

14. Termination: Termination rights, notice periods, and consequences of termination

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction

16. Miscellaneous: Standard closing provisions including severability, entire agreement, amendments