Common use of RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Clause in Contracts

RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The relationship between the MDCH and the PIHP is that of client and independent contractor. No agent, employee, or servant of the PIHP or any of its subcontractors shall be deemed to be an employee, agent or servant of the State for any reason. The PIHP will be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and the acts of its agents, employees, servants, and subcontractors during the performance of a contract resulting from this contract.