Common use of Independent Status Clause in Contracts

Independent Status. It is expressly acknowledged by the parties hereto that each party is an “independent contractor” and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationship, or a joint venture or partnership relationship, or to allow any party to exercise control or direction over the other party. Except as required in connection with the performance of the Services, neither the Company nor any agent, employee, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or any of its Affiliates shall have the authority to bind the Trust to any contract or arrangement. Neither the Trust nor the Trustee shall be liable for the salary, wages or benefits, including workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, of any employee, agent, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or its Affiliates by virtue of this Agreement.

Independent Status. It is expressly acknowledged by the parties hereto that each party is an “independent contractor” and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationship, or a joint venture or partnership relationship, or to allow any party to exercise control or direction over the other party. Except as required in connection with the performance of the Services, neither the Company Partnership nor any agent, employee, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company Partnership or any of its Affiliates shall have the authority to bind the Trust to any contract or arrangement. Neither the Trust nor the Trustee shall be liable for the salary, wages or benefits, including workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, of any employee, agent, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company Partnership or its Affiliates by virtue of this Agreement.

Independent Status. It is expressly acknowledged by the parties hereto that each party is an “independent contractor” and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationshipemployee, or a joint venture or partnership relationship, or to allow any party to exercise control or direction over the other party. Except as required in connection with the performance of the Services, neither the Company nor any agent, employee, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or any of its Affiliates shall have the authority to bind the Trust to any contract or arrangement. Neither the Trust nor the Trustee shall be liable for the salary, wages or benefits, including workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, of any employee, agent, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or its Affiliates by virtue of this Agreement. The Company shall not be a fiduciary with respect to the Trust or Trustee and shall owe no fiduciary duties or liabilities to the Trust or Trustee.

Independent Status. It is expressly acknowledged by the parties hereto that each party is an “independent contractor” and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationshipemployee, or a joint venture or partnership relationship, or to allow any party to exercise control or direction over the other party. Except as required in connection with the performance of the Services, neither the Company nor any agent, employee, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or any of its Affiliates shall have the authority to bind the Trust to any contract or arrangement. Neither the Trust nor the Trustee shall be liable for the salary, wages or benefits, including workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, of any employee, agent, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or its Affiliates by virtue of this Agreement. The Company shall not be a fiduciary with respect to the Trust and shall owe no fiduciary duties or liabilities to the Trust.

Independent Status. It is expressly acknowledged by the parties hereto that each party is an “independent contractor” and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationshipemployee, or a joint venture or partnership or fiduciary relationship, or to allow any party to exercise control or direction over the other party. Except as required in connection with the performance of the Services, neither the Company nor any agent, employee, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or any of its Affiliates shall have the authority to bind the Trust to any contract or arrangement. Neither the Trust nor the Trustee shall be liable for the salary, wages or benefits, including workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, of any employee, agent, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or its Affiliates by virtue of this Agreement. The Company shall not be a fiduciary with respect to the Trust or Trustee and shall own no fiduciary duties or liability to the Trust or Trustee.

Independent Status. It is expressly acknowledged by the parties hereto that each party is an “"independent contractor” " and nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer/employee relationship, or a joint venture or partnership relationship, or to allow any party to exercise control or direction over the other party. Except as required in connection with the performance of the Services, neither the Company nor any agent, employee, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or any of its Affiliates shall have the authority to bind the Trust to any contract or arrangement. Neither the Trust nor the Trustee shall be liable for the salary, wages or benefits, including workers’ ' compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, of any employee, agent, servant, contractor or subcontractor of the Company or its Affiliates by virtue of this Agreement.