Why it matters
Creators are almost always independent contractors. This clause confirms it, so the brand does not control your schedule or methods, and you handle your own taxes.
How it usually reads
Creator is an independent contractor and controls the manner and means of creating the Content.
What fair looks like
- You decide how, when and where you create, within the agreed deadlines.
- You are free to work for other clients, subject to any exclusivity.
- Each party handles its own taxes.