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TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT:  \na. Description of services being provided:   \nb. Date(s) of engagement:    \nc. Time of engagement, if applicable: Start:   Ending:    \nd. Location of engagement:    \ne. IC’s name :    \nf. IC’s address:   \ng. IC’s telephone number:    \nh. Booking agent (if applicable):    \n2. COMPENSATION:  \na. The University will pay to IC a fee for services in the amount of $   .  \nb. If travel or other expenses will be reimbursed, the expenses that will be reimbursed must be listed as part of this contract in the space provided here or as an attachment. In addition, to comply with accountable plan rules (and prior to the reimbursement payment), the IC must provide a separate invoice for expense reimbursement, accompanied by original receipts (no copies or scans) .  \nExpenses to be reimbursed:   \n3. TERMS OF PAYMENT: Payment will be made within 30 days after services are rendered unless otherwise specified here or in addenda:   . Payments are made via ACH direct deposit. The following forms must be completed and submitted to Accounts Payable before payment can be made:  \na. IRS form W-9  \nb. Independent Contractor Questionnaire (ICQ) (must be approved by Office of the Controller)  \nc. Vendor Electronic Payment form  \nd. Written contract or agreement  \n4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: IC warrants that he/she is an independent contractor and not a state employee, partner, or agent of the University. IC will pay all applicable state, local, and federal taxes associated with this agreement. IC acknowledges that the University shall have no responsibility to  \nprovide insurance or other fringe benefits normally associated with employee status.  \n5. IC’S WARRANTY: IC warrants that he/she is the sole owner of the presentation materials and/or has full power and authority to make this Agreement and that presentation materials do not infringe any copyright, violate any property rights, or contain any libelous or unlawful matter.  \n6. FORCE MAJEURE: In the event the University is unable to perform any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement due to events or causes outside the University’s control, the University shall not be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement or liable to IC for costs or damages of any kind.  \n7. CANCELLATION: Either the University or IC may cancel or terminate this contract and the services tobe rendered without liability, with written notice to the other party at least 30 days before the Engagement, if the Engagement takes place on single day. If the Engagement is ongoing, either the University or IC may cancel or terminate this contract and the services to be rendered with written notice to the other party of at least 30 days. If IC is unable to provide the service on the date scheduled due to illness, the University will have no obligation to make payment, but shall attempt toreschedule IC’s services at a mutually acceptable future date. If rescheduling is not possible, then the Agreement will become null and void upon either party’s written notification to the other.  \n8. INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE: IC agrees to indemnify and hold the University and its respective officers, agents, and employees free and harmless from any claim, damage, liability, injury, expense or loss arising out of IC’s provisions of services under this Agreement. IC agrees to abide by the rules, regulations, and requirements of the University and the State of New Jersey.  \nA. 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