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Each Party and each Party\u2019s contractor(s) shall be solely responsible for all matters relating to payment of such employees, including the withholding or payment of all applicable federal, state and local income taxes, social security taxes and other payroll taxes with respect to its employees, as well as any taxes, contributions or other obligations imposed by applicable state unemployment or workers\u2019 compensation acts and all other regulations governing such matters. Each Party has sole authority and responsibility to hire, fire and otherwise control its employees. Contract Id: 4453787 Version: 3Q14 \u2013 Standalone Intercarrier Compensation \u2013 09/30/14\n29.2 Nothing contained herein shall constitute the Parties as joint venturers, partners, employees or agents of one another, and neither Party shall have the right or power to bind or obligate the other. Nothing herein will be construed as making either Party responsible or liable for the obligations and undertakings of the other Party. Except for provisions herein expressly authorizing a Party to act for another, nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a Party as a legal representative or agent of the other Party, nor shall a Party have the right or authority to assume, create or incur any liability or any obligation of any kind, express or implied, against or in the name or on behalf of the other Party unless otherwise expressly permitted by such other Party. 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This clause typically outlines that the contractor is responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and work methods, and does not have authority to bind the other party contractually. Its core function is to prevent misunderstandings or legal disputes regarding employment status, ensuring both parties understand their rights, obligations, and liabilities under the agreement."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}