Re: [Consult400] contracts

["James W. Kilgore" <eMail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Patrick,

Non-compete's are specific by state.  In Washington state you can sign
all that are put in front of you because they are unenforceable.  Around
here you can not be restricted from earning a living at your chosen
profession.  Now, stealing customers or trade secrets are a whole
different matter.

The contract "as a subcontractor" has to be particularly worded as to
responsability for client satisfaction and payment.  The prime
contractor must assume all responsability and liability to the client. 
You are simply a provider of goods and services as directed by the
primary contractor, payable by the primary contractor.  They are your
client.  Never sign any agreement that you will get paid when the prime
gets paid.  They have control and may have a major screw up beyond your
scope or control.

Remember, you -are- your own prime contractor.  Act accordingly.

Patrick Conner wrote:
> 
> Recently I started a corporation. I want to design two types
> of contracts. On where I work directly with a client and
> another where I will be subcontracted. On the subcontracted
> one I want it designed so that I work for a percentage of
> the final client's rate. Any examples will be appreciated.
> 
> Also, what is the normal time for a non-compete clause?
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