CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Vermont Jurisdictional Version
KEY PROVISIONS
- Independent Contractor: Per Vermont Employment Security Law (21 V.S.A. Section 1301)
- Late Payment: 12% per annum statutory rate
- Non-Compete: Generally enforceable if reasonable in time, territory, and scope
- Non-Solicitation: Generally enforceable
- Trade Secrets: Vermont UTSA (9 V.S.A. Section 4601 et seq.)
- Data Breach: 9 V.S.A. Section 2435 (within 45 days)
- Workers' Comp: 21 V.S.A. Section 601 et seq.
- E-Signatures: Vermont UETA (9 V.S.A. Section 270 et seq.)
- Forum: Vermont (exclusive)
- Jury Waiver: Permitted
EXECUTION
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