9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP.
It is the parties’ intention that FIS be an independent contractor under this Master Agreement. This Master Agreement will not be construed as a partnership or joint venture between the parties, and Client will not be liable for any obligations incurred by FIS, including but not limited to any contract or agreement of employment. FIS acknowledges that its personnel are not eligible for worker’s compensation or unemployment insurance benefits of Client by reason of FIS’ engagement under this Master Agreement. Client will not have any right or authority to direct or limit FIS’ personnel’s activities with respect to hours, time off, training, vacation or activities of FIS on behalf of other persons. Furthermore, except upon the prior written consent of Client, FIS will have no authority to bind or commit Client in any manner. FIS will not represent to any person that it is an agent, officer or employee of Client or, except as provided in the preceding sentence, that it is otherwise authorized to bind Client to any transaction.