7. Independent Contractor
Service Provider is acting, in performance of this Agreement, as an independent contractor. Service Provider Personnel utilized by Service Provider in performing the Services pursuant to this Agreement are not Caterpillar's employees or agents and shall work under the control and management of Service Provider, who* shall continue to be fully responsible for their acts. Service Provider shall be solely responsible for the payment of compensation and all statutory benefits of Service Provider Personnel, and Service Provider Personnel shall be informed by Service Provider that they are not entitled to any of Caterpillar's employee benefits. Service Provider, and not Caterpillar, shall be solely responsible for payment of all statutory payments including without limitation, provident fund, workers' compensation, disability benefits and unemployment insurance or for withholding and paying employment Taxes, if applicable, for Service Provider Personnel