What is contract tracking?

Contract tracking is the practice of monitoring every contract after it leaves your inbox — whether the counterparty has opened it, signed it, which clauses they spent time on, and when it's up for renewal. Contrack replaces the typical email-and-spreadsheet workflow with a live view of every agreement's real status.

How is Contrack different from DocuSign?

E-signature tools tell you when a document was signed. Contrack tells you everything that happens before and after: when a contract was opened, which sections were read, whether someone forwarded it, when it's about to renew, and which stalled contracts need a nudge. Signature is one event in a longer lifecycle.

Do recipients need an account to view a contract I send?

No. Contrack generates a hosted share link that anyone can open — no signup, no login. View events are tracked automatically and streamed back to your workspace.

Does Contrack include contract templates?

Yes. Contrack ships with a free library of curated legal templates — NDAs, MSAs and SOWs, freelance and services agreements, sales agreements, employment and IP assignment contracts, partnership agreements, and commercial leases. You can also generate a custom template from a plain-English description.

Can Contrack track contracts I already have in email?

Yes. You can forward existing email threads or upload signed PDFs, and Contrack will classify the document type, extract the key dates (start, renewal, expiration), and add it to your tracked workspace alongside newly-sent contracts.

Is Contrack suitable for freelancers and small teams?

Yes. The Standard plan is priced per seat and the template library covers the common freelance and services contracts, so solo operators and small teams can get to first-signature the same day.

Category: Freelance

Independent Contractor Agreement

Formal contractor agreement with IRS/tax classification clarity and ongoing engagement terms.

When to use

Use when engaging a contractor for ongoing work where correct tax classification (1099, not W-2) matters. Emphasizes independent-contractor status and compliance with IRS rules.

Template body

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{company_name}} ("Company") and {{contractor_name}} ("Contractor").

1. SERVICES
Contractor will perform the following services (the "Services"): {{services_description}}

2. TERM
This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until {{end_date}}, or until terminated by either Party with {{termination_notice_days}} days' written notice.

3. COMPENSATION
Company will pay Contractor {{compensation_amount}} {{compensation_structure}}. Contractor will submit invoices {{invoice_cadence}}; Company pays within {{payment_terms_days}} days of each undisputed invoice.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
The Parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, joint venturer, or agent of Company. Specifically:
(a) Contractor controls the manner and means of performing the Services;
(b) Contractor supplies their own tools, equipment, and workspace;
(c) Contractor is free to engage other clients, subject to Section 8 below;
(d) Contractor is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on compensation received, including self-employment taxes;
(e) Contractor is not entitled to any Company employee benefits;
(f) Company will issue an IRS Form 1099-NEC for applicable tax years.

5. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
Contractor assigns to Company all right, title, and interest in all work product created in performance of the Services ("Work Product"), upon full payment of the associated compensation. Contractor retains rights to pre-existing materials and general methodologies.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Contractor shall hold Company's Confidential Information in strict confidence, use it only to perform the Services, and not disclose it to any third party. This obligation survives for three (3) years after termination.

7. REPRESENTATIONS
Contractor represents that (a) Contractor has the right to enter into this Agreement; (b) the Services will not infringe any third party's rights; and (c) Contractor is not subject to any non-compete or other obligation that would conflict with this Agreement.

8. NON-SOLICITATION
During the Term and for twelve (12) months after termination, Contractor shall not solicit Company's employees or customers for a competing business.

9. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall indemnify Company for any losses arising from Contractor's breach of this Agreement or from any claim that Contractor should have been classified as an employee.

10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of {{governing_law_state}}.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

COMPANY                                    CONTRACTOR

{{company_name}}                           {{contractor_name}}

Name: ________________________             Name: ________________________

Title: _______________________             Title: _______________________

Date: ________________________             Date: ________________________

Customizable fields (11)

{{company_name}} — Company name (text)
{{contractor_name}} — Contractor name (text)
{{effective_date}} — Effective date (date)
{{end_date}} — End date (date)
{{services_description}} — Services description (text)
{{compensation_amount}} — Compensation amount (text)
{{compensation_structure}} — Compensation structure (text)
{{invoice_cadence}} — Invoice cadence (text)
{{payment_terms_days}} — Payment terms (days) (number)
{{termination_notice_days}} — Termination notice (days) (number)
{{governing_law_state}} — Governing law (state) (text)