 Who shall act as an independent contractor for the Company in the performance of the Services?
In the performance of the Services hereunder, Manager shall act as an independent contractor for the Company.  The Parties do not intend to create, nor shall this Agreement be construed as creating, a partnership or association which might render the Parties liable as partners.  Manager shall be responsible for the payment of federal income tax, social security tax, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment tax, and other similar payments, if any, relating to Manager’s business and employees, and the Company shall not be responsible for any such amounts.
Manager