Common use of CONTRACT RELATIONSHIP Clause in Contracts

CONTRACT RELATIONSHIP. It is distinctly and particularly understood and agreed between the parties to the Contract that ISC is in no way associated or otherwise connected with the performance of any service under the Contract on the part of the Contractor or with the employment of labor or the incurring of expenses by the Contractor. The Contractor is an independent contractor in the performance of each and every part of the Contract, and solely and personally liable for all health insurance, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation, social security contributions, employment-related taxes, other employee benefits, required bonding, expenses, salary, service fees, or other compensation allegedly earned in connection with or due to providing services to ISC, except as specifically stated herein, and for any and all damages in connection with the operation of the Contract, whether it may be for personal or damages of any other kind. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ISC, its officials, officers, employees, and agents, against any and all actions, claims, suits, proceedings, losses, liability, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs), arising out of, relating to, or alleging: (i) rights of Contractor’s employees, putative employees, agents, or subcontractors to health insurance, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation, social security contributions, employment-related taxes, other employee benefits, required bonding, expenses, salary, service fees, or other compensation allegedly earned in connection with or due to providing services to ISC, or (ii) violations of duties or laws arising out of, relating to, or alleging an employment or contractual relationship between Contractor and its employees, putative employees, agents, or subcontractors.