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The Freelance Retainer Contract is designed for use in the Danish market where a business requires ongoing professional services from a freelancer on a regular basis. This document type is particularly relevant in situations where companies seek to establish a consistent, long-term working relationship with independent professionals while maintaining compliance with Danish employment and contract law. The agreement includes essential provisions for service delivery, payment terms, and professional obligations, while ensuring adherence to both Danish and EU regulations. It's specifically structured to maintain the independent contractor status of the freelancer while providing the client with assured access to professional services on a retained basis. The contract addresses key aspects such as intellectual property rights, data protection under GDPR, and specific Danish business requirements, making it suitable for various professional service arrangements in the Danish market.

1. Parties: Identification of the client and freelancer, including full legal names, business registration numbers (CVR for Danish companies), and contact details

2. Background: Context of the retainer arrangement and brief description of the freelancer's expertise and client's business needs

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Deliverables', 'Retainer Period', and 'Intellectual Property Rights'

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided under the retainer arrangement, including any minimum guaranteed hours

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the retainer agreement, renewal terms, and termination provisions including notice periods

6. Retainer Fee and Payment Terms: Monthly retainer amount, payment schedule, invoicing procedures, and handling of additional hours beyond the retainer

7. Service Delivery and Performance: Standards for service delivery, response times, and performance metrics

8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of rights in created works, including specific provisions under Danish law

9. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets, compliant with Danish business regulations

10. Data Protection: GDPR compliance measures and data processing responsibilities

11. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability and indemnification obligations under Danish law

12. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and minimum limits

13. Independent Contractor Status: Clear statement of freelancer's status as independent contractor under Danish law

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Danish law as governing law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution