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This Self Employment Contract is designed for use in Nigeria when engaging independent contractors or freelance professionals for specific services or projects. It serves as a crucial legal framework that clearly distinguishes the arrangement from traditional employment, addressing key aspects such as service delivery, payment structures, and professional obligations while ensuring compliance with Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and business practices. The document is particularly relevant in today's growing gig economy and professional services sector in Nigeria, where businesses increasingly rely on flexible workforce arrangements. This contract helps protect both parties' interests by clearly defining the scope of work, maintaining the contractor's independence, and establishing clear deliverables and payment terms, while ensuring alignment with relevant Nigerian legislation including the Labour Act and Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.

1. Parties: Identification of the client and the self-employed contractor, including full legal names, addresses, and business registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of the contractor's self-employed status

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Deliverables', 'Contract Period', etc.

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided by the contractor

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the contract and conditions for termination by either party

6. Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing procedures

7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of self-employed status and implications

8. Contractor's Obligations: Key responsibilities, quality standards, and performance requirements

9. Client's Obligations: Client's responsibilities, including provision of information and access

10. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights regarding work products and pre-existing IP

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

12. Liability and Indemnification: Risk allocation between parties and insurance requirements

13. Governing Law: Confirmation of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including force majeure, notices, and amendment procedures