This Independent Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY, 7777 S. Lewis, Tulsa OK 74171 (“ORU”), and
_________________________________________________, an individual whose address is
__________________________________________________________ (“CONTRACTOR”). In
consideration of the mutual covenants of this Agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. ORU hereby engages CONTRACTOR to furnish the work and perform
the services described in Exhibit “A” attached to this Agreement (“Subject Matter”) at times
mutually agreed upon by the parties and CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish the work and perform
the services constituting the Subject Matter. CONTRACTOR shall supply, at CONTRACTOR’s
sole expense, all equipment, tools, materials, and/or supplies to accomplish the Subject Matter.
2. Price and Payment. ORU agrees to pay CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Price
and Payment terms set forth in Exhibit “A” and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept such amounts
as full payment for all the work and services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
3. Term. This Agreement is effective as of date of execution by the parties and shall
terminate on the earlier of full completion of the Subject Matter by CONTRACTOR or
__________________.
4. Independent Contractor Relationship. CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor
and is not an employee, servant, agent, partner or joint venturer of ORU. CONTRACTOR has no
authority to enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of ORU except as authorized in writing
by ORU. ORU shall determine the nature of work to be done by CONTRACTOR, but
CONTRACTOR retains the sole and absolute discretion and judgment in the methods,
techniques and procedures to be used, and CONTRACTOR shall determine the legal means by
which the Subject Matter is performed, except as required by applicable law or by ORU’s
policies. CONTRACTOR shall conduct his/her activities under this Agreement in a manner so as
to maintain the good will and reputation of ORU. This Agreement is for performance by
CONTRACTOR, is not assignable by CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR represents and
warrants that no individual or entity other than CONTRACTOR shall perform any work related
to the Subject Matter. CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any benefits from ORU
including workers’ compensation coverage, unemployment compensation, medical/health
insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or retirement. CONTRACTOR shall complete and execute
the Independent Contractor Affidavit and Exempt Status Fact Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit
“B.”
5. Expenses, Employees and Taxes. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for any
expenses incurred in performing the Subject Matter. ORU is not responsible for withholding and
shall not withhold taxes of any kind from any payments to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR
shall be solely responsible for paying any and all taxes and other expenses of CONTRACTOR
arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
6. Indemnity. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold ORU (and its affiliates, officers,
directors, agents, employees and contractors) harmless from any claims, demands, or causes of
action resulting from: (a) any expenses incurred in performing the Subject Matter; (b) personal
injury, death, and damage to or loss of property, arising out of or occurring in connection with
the performance of Subject Matter which is caused in whole or in part by CONTRACTOR; and
(c) any claim by any taxing authority referring or relating to any payments made by ORU to
CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement.