1. Parties: Identification of the company and the independent sales contractor, including full legal names, addresses, and registration numbers
2. Background: Context of the agreement, establishing the company's business, the contractor's expertise, and their intention to enter into an independent contractor relationship
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Territory', 'Products', 'Commissions', and 'Customers'
4. Appointment and Scope: Formal appointment of the contractor, scope of authority, and explicit statement of independent contractor status
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal terms, and conditions for termination by either party, including notice periods as per Belgian law
6. Independent Contractor Status: Detailed provisions establishing the independent nature of the relationship, contractor's autonomy, and disclaimer of employment relationship
7. Services and Obligations: Detailed description of services to be provided, performance standards, and reporting requirements
8. Territory and Exclusivity: Definition of geographical territory and any exclusivity rights, in compliance with Belgian competition law
9. Commission Structure: Detailed commission calculation methods, payment terms, and conditions for earning commissions
10. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality: Protection of company IP, confidential information, and trade secrets
11. Data Protection: GDPR compliance requirements and data handling obligations
12. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: Post-termination restrictions, carefully drafted to comply with Belgian law limitations
13. Indemnification and Liability: Mutual indemnification provisions and limitation of liability clauses
14. Insurance: Required insurance coverage to be maintained by the contractor
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Belgian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
16. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including force majeure, severability, and entire agreement
