Independent Contractor Agreement — WGAN 2026 form template.
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The Independent Contractor Agreement is a 2026 master template designed for real estate photographers, 3D tour creators, drone pilots, scan operators, and other field contractors operating in the United States. It establishes the legal relationship between a hiring company and an independent contractor, covering services, compensation, intellectual property, confidentiality, insurance, and termination. The template includes state-law classification notes, including California AB5 guidance, and two schedules for rates and equipment.
The Independent Contractor Agreement is appropriate when a real estate photography business engages a second shooter, sub-photographer, drone pilot, Matterport scan operator, or any field contractor to perform paid work on the company's behalf. It is also suitable when formalizing an ongoing relationship with a freelancer who shoots, scans, or processes media across multiple job orders under a single standing agreement.
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IMPORTANT — NOT LEGAL ADVICE
We Get Around Network (WGAN) is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This document is a sample template provided as a thought-starter for WGAN members and the broader 3D tour and real-estate-photography community. You should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before signing, modifying, or relying on this agreement for any commercial purpose.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
Sub-photographers, second shooters, scan operators, and field contractors
2026 Master Template · U.S. General — adapt to your state
WHEN TO USE THIS FORM
Use this Agreement when engaging a second shooter, sub-photographer, drone pilot, scan operator, or any independent contractor to perform Services on behalf of your business. Carefully review state worker-classification law (especially California AB5 and similar) before signing — misclassification can create significant tax and labor-law exposure.
This Independent Contractor Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into and effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] by and between [COMPANY LEGAL NAME] (the “Company”) and [CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME] (the “Contractor”).
1.1 Services. Contractor will perform real-estate photography, 3D capture, drone, video, post-processing, or other Services as identified in individual Service Orders or in Schedule A.
1.2 Independent Contractor. The Parties intend that Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, joint venturer, partner, or agent of Company. Contractor controls the manner and means of performing the Services. Contractor uses Contractor’s own equipment (with limited exceptions noted in Schedule A) and is responsible for Contractor’s own taxes, workers’ compensation (where applicable), and benefits. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment relationship.
1.3 State-Law Classification Caveat. The Parties acknowledge that some states (notably California under AB5 and the ABC test) impose strict requirements for independent-contractor classification. Each Party is responsible for its own compliance, and this Agreement does not waive any rights either Party may have under applicable worker-classification law.
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