Independent Contractor Agreement & NDA

This Agreement is made effective as of [Insert Date], by and between ProEvent Video LLC, a Missouri limited liability company ("Company"), and the undersigned independent contractor ("Contractor").

1. Engagement & Independent Contractor Status

  • Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Company.
  • Nothing in this Agreement creates an employer–employee relationship.
  • Contractor is responsible for all taxes, insurance, licenses, and permits required to perform services.

2. Scope of Work

  • Contractor will provide professional videography and related production services for corporate events, including but not limited to conventions, tradeshows, product launches, corporate retreats, concerts, and community festivals. Specific scope, deliverables, call times, equipment requirements, and compensation will be defined per assignment in writing.

3. Payment Terms

  • Compensation will be agreed upon per assignment before each job.
  • Pay periods are structured as follows: 1st–15th of each month, and 16th–end of each month.
  • The video shoot date determines which pay period an assignment falls into.
  • Payouts are issued via ACH on the following schedule: 25th of the month for work completed during the 1st–15th pay period, and 10th of the month for work completed during the 16th–end-of-month pay period.
  • No benefits or tax withholdings will be provided by the Company. Contractor is responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes.

4. Professional Conduct & Client Interaction

  • Contractor agrees to conduct themselves professionally, follow client requirements, avoid discussing pricing or future services directly with clients or attendees, refer all inquiries to the Company, and distribute Company business cards only upon request.

5. Equipment Requirements

  • Contractor must provide and maintain professional-grade video equipment suitable for corporate event environments. Company may request equipment details prior to assignment approval.

6. Ownership of Work (Work Made for Hire)

  • All footage, recordings, media, and deliverables created during any engagement are considered "work made for hire," are the sole property of ProEvent Video LLC, and may not be used by Contractor without prior written consent.

7. Delivery Requirements

  • Contractor must upload all raw footage to the Company's designated upload link within 24 hours of event completion unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Confidentiality & NDA

  • Contractor agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information obtained through work with the Company, including client information, event details, proprietary processes, unreleased products, and footage. This obligation remains in effect for three (3) years from the last date of engagement.

9. Non-Solicitation & Non-Circumvention

  • For 12 months following the last engagement, Contractor agrees not to solicit Company clients for competing services or accept direct work from any Company client without written approval.

10. Insurance & Liability

  • Contractor is responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, including general liability and equipment insurance. The Company is not responsible for loss, damage, theft, or injury related to Contractor's equipment or actions.

11. Termination

  • Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time. Confidentiality, Ownership of Work, and Non-Solicitation clauses survive termination. The Company may terminate assignments for non-performance, breach, or unprofessional conduct.

12. Governing Law

  • This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Missouri.

13. Entire Agreement

  • This document represents the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or communications.