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The Subcontractor Agreement For Services is essential for businesses operating in Austria who need to engage external service providers while maintaining clear contractual relationships. This document is specifically structured to comply with Austrian legal requirements, including the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) and relevant labor laws, ensuring proper classification of independent contractors versus employees. It is particularly important for projects requiring specialized expertise or additional resource capacity, where the main contractor wishes to delegate certain services while maintaining quality control and clear accountability. The agreement addresses key aspects such as scope of work, payment terms, liability, insurance requirements, and intellectual property rights, while incorporating specific Austrian legal provisions regarding business relationships and social security obligations.

1. Parties: Identification of the contractor and subcontractor, including full legal names, registration numbers, and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship to main contract (if applicable), and purpose of the subcontracting arrangement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of services to be provided, including deliverables, standards, and quality requirements

5. Term and Timeline: Duration of the agreement, commencement date, and any milestone dates

6. Subcontractor Obligations: Key responsibilities, compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and performance standards

7. Contractor Obligations: Support, information, and resources to be provided by the contractor

8. Fees and Payment Terms: Compensation structure, payment schedule, invoicing requirements, and tax considerations

9. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of independent contractor relationship and disclaimer of employment relationship

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of pre-existing and created intellectual property

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

12. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks, liability limitations, and indemnification obligations

13. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and minimum limits

14. Termination: Termination rights, notice periods, and consequences of termination

15. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including notices, amendment process, and governing law