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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. 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Cancellation takes effect on the next scheduled billing date after notice is received.","Omitting cancellation terms entirely — when cardholders cannot find a clear cancellation path, they call their bank and file a chargeback instead.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Cardholder signature and date","The cardholder's handwritten or electronic signature confirming they have read and agreed to the authorization terms, along with the date signed.","By signing below, I, [CARDHOLDER NAME], authorize [BUSINESS NAME] to charge the card identified above in accordance with the terms stated. Signature: _______________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]","Using an unsigned or undated form — without a dated signature, the authorization has no clear effective date and is difficult to reference in a chargeback dispute.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Merchant business information","The legal name, address, and contact information of the business collecting the authorization, so the cardholder knows exactly who will be charging their card.","Merchant Name: [BUSINESS LEGAL NAME] | Address: [STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP] | Phone: [PHONE] | Email: [CONTACT EMAIL]","Using a trade name that differs from the name displayed on the cardholder's statement — this mismatch confuses customers and generates unnecessary disputes.",[324,329,334,339,344,349,354],{"step":325,"title":326,"description":327,"tip":328},1,"Add your merchant business information","Enter your legal business name, address, and contact details at the top of the form. Confirm the business name matches exactly what appears on your payment processor account and customer statements.","Include the descriptor that appears on card statements — if your doing-business-as name differs from your legal name, list both so customers recognize the charge.",{"step":330,"title":331,"description":332,"tip":333},2,"Collect the cardholder's contact and billing details","Have the customer complete their full legal name, billing address, phone number, and email. The billing address must match the address on file with the card issuer to pass address verification.","For recurring customers, verify the billing address annually — cards expire and customers move, and an outdated address causes AVS failures on renewal charges.",{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},3,"Record the card type, number, and expiration","Capture the card network, the full card number (for initial processing), and the expiration date. Once the card is entered into your payment system, redact all but the last four digits on the paper form.","Never store forms with full card numbers in a standard filing cabinet — use a locked, access-controlled location and shred forms once the data is in your PCI-compliant processor.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},4,"Specify the authorized amount and billing frequency","Enter the exact dollar amount per charge, whether the authorization is one-time or recurring, the billing interval, and the date of the first charge.","If the amount may vary (e.g., utility-style billing), state a maximum authorized amount per transaction and require re-authorization when charges exceed that ceiling.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},5,"Describe the purpose of the charge","Write a plain-English description of the product or service being billed. Use the same language that will appear on the customer's card statement.","If your payment processor allows a custom statement descriptor, coordinate the wording so the form description and the statement entry match exactly.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},6,"Include cancellation and modification terms","State the number of days' notice required to cancel or modify the authorization and the exact method (email, phone, or written letter) the cardholder must use.","A 10-business-day notice window is standard for monthly billing — shorter windows reduce friction; longer windows increase chargeback risk when customers feel trapped.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},7,"Obtain a dated signature and file the form securely","Have the cardholder sign and date the completed form before processing any charge. Store the signed form — physically or digitally — for a minimum of 18 months after the last transaction.","For remote customers, use an e-signature tool so the authorization is timestamped and tamper-evident, making it far easier to contest a chargeback with the card network.",[360,364,368,372],{"mistake":361,"why_it_matters":362,"fix":363},"Storing the full card number on paper","Retaining an unredacted 16-digit card number violates PCI DSS. A single lost form creates liability for fraudulent charges and potential fines from your payment processor.","Enter the full number into your PCI-compliant payment system immediately, then redact all but the last four digits on the physical form before filing.",{"mistake":365,"why_it_matters":366,"fix":367},"Leaving the authorized amount vague","Authorization for 'services rendered' or 'amount as invoiced' gives the cardholder grounds to dispute any charge as unauthorized, and card networks routinely side with the cardholder in these cases.","State a specific dollar amount or a clearly defined maximum per transaction. For variable billing, add a clause requiring re-authorization above the stated ceiling.",{"mistake":369,"why_it_matters":370,"fix":371},"Omitting a cancellation procedure","Customers who cannot find a way to cancel contact their bank instead. A chargeback costs the merchant $15–$100 in fees plus the disputed amount — and enough chargebacks triggers processor termination.","Include an explicit cancellation clause with a contact method and notice period. Make it easy to find — not buried in fine print at the bottom of the form.",{"mistake":373,"why_it_matters":374,"fix":375},"Using the form without retaining a signed copy","Without a signed authorization on file, you have no evidence to contest a chargeback. Card networks require merchants to produce a signed authorization during a dispute — absence of the document is treated as proof the charge was unauthorized.","File every signed authorization in a secure, indexed location and retain it for at least 18 months after the final transaction. Use e-signature timestamps for remote authorizations.",[377,380,383,386,389,392,395,398,401],{"question":378,"answer":379},"What is a credit card billing authorization form?","A credit card billing authorization form is a document a business collects from a customer to obtain written consent before charging their credit or debit card. It specifies the amount, frequency, and purpose of the charge, and includes the cardholder's signature as evidence of informed consent. Without a signed authorization, merchants have limited ability to defend against chargeback disputes.\n",{"question":381,"answer":382},"When do I need a credit card authorization form?","You need one any time you charge a card that is not physically present at the point of sale — particularly for recurring subscriptions, retainers, installment plans, or card-on-file arrangements. Even for one-time remote charges, a signed form protects you if the cardholder later claims the transaction was unauthorized.\n",{"question":384,"answer":385},"Is a credit card authorization form legally required?","No law universally mandates the form, but card network rules (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) require merchants to have documented cardholder consent for card-not-present and recurring transactions. Without that documentation, merchants lose chargeback disputes by default. In some industries — healthcare and property management in particular — written authorization is standard practice and an expectation of professional conduct.\n",{"question":387,"answer":388},"How long should I keep a signed authorization form?","Retain the signed form for at least 18 months after the last transaction it covers. Card networks allow cardholders up to 120 days after a charge to file a chargeback, and you may need to produce the authorization during the dispute window. For recurring arrangements that span multiple years, keep the form for the duration of the relationship plus 18 months.\n",{"question":390,"answer":391},"Can I use an electronic signature on a credit card authorization form?","Yes — electronic signatures are accepted by card networks for authorization forms, provided the signature platform creates a timestamped, tamper-evident record. Electronic authorizations are often stronger than paper ones in disputes because they include an IP address, timestamp, and audit trail that paper forms cannot provide.\n",{"question":393,"answer":394},"What is the difference between a one-time and a recurring authorization?","A one-time authorization permits a single charge of a specified amount. A recurring authorization permits the merchant to charge the card at regular intervals — weekly, monthly, or annually — until the cardholder cancels. Recurring authorizations must clearly state the billing frequency, amount, and cancellation process; omitting any of these increases chargeback risk significantly.\n",{"question":396,"answer":397},"What should I do if a cardholder disputes a charge I have an authorization form for?","Retrieve the signed authorization form and submit it as evidence through your payment processor's chargeback response process within the response deadline — typically 7–21 days depending on the card network. Include the signed form, the cardholder's billing description, proof of service delivery if applicable, and a timeline of the transaction. A clearly signed, dated form with a matching charge amount resolves the majority of first-time disputes in the merchant's favor.\n",{"question":399,"answer":400},"Does storing a credit card number on a form create a PCI compliance issue?","Yes. Retaining a full 16-digit card number on any paper or digital document outside a PCI-compliant system violates PCI DSS requirements and can result in fines from your payment processor, loss of card-acceptance privileges, and liability for fraudulent charges if the data is compromised. Enter card data directly into your processor and redact all but the last four digits on the authorization form before filing it.\n",{"question":402,"answer":403},"Can I use this form for ACH or bank account debits?","This form is designed for credit and debit card authorizations. ACH bank account debits require a separate ACH payment authorization form that captures routing and account numbers and references NACHA authorization rules. Using a credit card form for ACH transactions creates compliance gaps and may not satisfy your ACH processor's requirements.\n",[405,409,413,417],{"industry":406,"icon_asset_id":407,"specifics":408},"Healthcare and dental","industry-healthtech","Practices collect card-on-file authorization at intake to bill co-pays and post-insurance balances without requiring the patient to return for payment.",{"industry":410,"icon_asset_id":411,"specifics":412},"Property management","industry-real-estate","Landlords and property managers use recurring authorizations to collect monthly rent automatically, reducing late payments and manual collection follow-up.",{"industry":414,"icon_asset_id":415,"specifics":416},"Fitness and wellness","industry-fitness","Gyms and studios require signed recurring authorizations at membership enrollment to process monthly dues without requiring in-person card presentment each cycle.",{"industry":418,"icon_asset_id":419,"specifics":420},"Professional services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accountants, and consultants use authorization forms to set up monthly retainer billing and charge for additional hours without issuing a new invoice each time.",[422,425,428,432],{"vs":241,"vs_template_id":423,"summary":424},"invoice-D383","An invoice is a payment request sent to a client that the client must actively pay. A credit card authorization form captures advance consent to charge the card directly, eliminating the need for the client to initiate payment. Authorization forms suit recurring or retainer arrangements; invoices suit project-based or variable billing where the client reviews the amount before paying.",{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":426,"summary":427},"D{ACH_AUTHORIZATION_ID}","An ACH authorization form collects bank routing and account numbers for direct bank-to-bank transfers, governed by NACHA rules. A credit card authorization form captures card details governed by card network rules. ACH transfers typically carry lower processing fees (0.2–0.8%) versus card fees (1.5–3.5%), making ACH preferable for large recurring amounts.",{"vs":429,"vs_template_id":430,"summary":431},"Payment Agreement","D{PAYMENT_AGREEMENT_ID}","A payment agreement is a contract that defines installment terms, interest, and consequences of default for a balance owed. A credit card authorization form is the operational instrument that executes each installment charge. Businesses handling large balances over extended periods often use both — the agreement defines the obligation and the authorization form enables automatic collection.",{"vs":433,"vs_template_id":434,"summary":435},"Sales Receipt","receipt-D395","A sales receipt confirms that a payment has already been collected — it is a record of a completed transaction. A credit card authorization form is collected before any charge is processed — it is consent to a future transaction. Both should be retained, but they serve opposite points in the payment lifecycle.",{"use_template":437,"template_plus_review":441,"custom_drafted":445},{"best_for":438,"cost":439,"time":440},"Any business collecting one-time or recurring card authorizations for standard services","Free","5 minutes to customize, 2 minutes per customer to complete",{"best_for":442,"cost":443,"time":444},"Businesses in regulated industries (healthcare, finance) or those adding custom cancellation or liability clauses","$100–$300 for a brief attorney or compliance consultant review","1–3 days",{"best_for":446,"cost":447,"time":448},"High-volume processors, subscription platforms with complex variable billing, or businesses with a history of elevated chargeback rates","$500–$2,000 for a payment compliance attorney","1–2 weeks",[242,434,450,451,452,453,454,455,456,457,458,459],"purchase-order-D1411","credit-note-D13639","service-agreement-D12711","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","small-business-expense-report-D13396","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","payment-plan-agreement-D12663","loan-agreement-D417","promissory-note-D434","bill-of-sale-D1229",{"emit_how_to":461,"emit_defined_term":461},true,{"primary_folder":95,"secondary_folder":463,"document_type":464,"industry":465,"business_stage":466,"tags":467,"confidence":472},"payments-and-treasury","form","general","all-stages",[468,464,469,470,471],"payment","credit-card","billing","authorization",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Credit Card Billing Authorization Form?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Credit Card Billing Authorization Form\u003C/strong> is a structured document a business collects from a customer to obtain written consent before charging their credit or debit card — either once or on a recurring schedule. It records the cardholder's identity, card details, the authorized amount and billing frequency, the purpose of the charge, and a signed acknowledgment that the customer understands and approves the arrangement. Card networks including Visa and Mastercard treat a properly completed, signed authorization as the merchant's primary evidence that a charge was requested and approved by the account holder.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Processing a card charge without documented cardholder consent exposes your business to chargebacks — forced reversals initiated by the cardholder's bank that cost $15–$100 per incident in fees alone, plus the disputed amount. Card networks resolve disputes in the cardholder's favor when merchants cannot produce a signed authorization, which means a single missing form on a recurring billing arrangement can result in months of reversed charges. For subscription businesses, retainer-based consultants, medical practices, and property managers, the authorization form is the operational foundation of the entire billing relationship — without it, every charge you process is one disputed transaction away from a reversal. This template gives you a complete, ready-to-use form that captures every field required to defend a chargeback and stay within PCI DSS handling guidelines.\u003C/p>\n",1781186009344]