What are deliverables in an independent contractor agreement?

I am an independent contractor and I recently signed an agreement to provide services to a client. I am unclear about what constitutes a deliverable in the agreement and would like to know what specific items I am responsible for delivering to my client. I am concerned that I may not have a clear understanding of the terms of the agreement and want to ensure that I am meeting all of my obligations.

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Hi. An independent contractor agreement is an agreement to provide services in exchange for compensation of some type. “Deliverables” doesn’t have a standard one-size-fits-all definition for all contracts; rather, it gets defined on a contract-by-contract basis. Please look in your agreement for a heading labeled “Definitions” or “Defined Terms” and try to see whether a specific definition for “Deliverables” is provided. If it is, then you have your answer. If it isn’t, then try to see if you can infer a definition for Deliverables based on context. If even that isn’t possible, then the term may be vague and ambiguous; in such instance, I’d encourage you to contact the other party and seek clarification about what he or she expects you to deliver as part of your performance of services. I hope this helps. If you still have questions, I would encourage you to hire an attorney licensed in your state to review the independent contractor agreement and help clarify your obligations. Take care.