Service Agreement - Consulting - Free Editor
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Maryland Jurisdictional Version
KEY PROVISIONS
- Independent Contractor: Per Maryland employment law
- Late Payment: 6% default; 8% by contract
- Non-Compete: Generally enforceable if reasonable; Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses for Certain Employees Act limits restrictions for employees earning <$15/hr or <$31,200/yr
- Non-Solicitation: Generally enforceable
- Trade Secrets: Md. Code Com. Law Section 11-1201 et seq.
- Data Breach: Md. Code Com. Law Section 14-3504 (45 days)
- Workers' Comp: Md. Code Lab. & Emp. Section 9-101 et seq.
- E-Signatures: Md. Code Com. Law Section 21-101 et seq.
- Forum: Maryland (exclusive)
- Jury Waiver: Permitted
EXECUTION
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