The parties are independent contractors and this Agreement and any Product Agreement will not be construed to create between Patheon and Client any other relationship such as, by way of example only, that of employer-employee, principal agent, joint-venturer, co-partners, or any similar relationship, the existence of which is expressly denied by the parties.

The parties are independent contractors and this Agreement and any Product Agreement does not create between the parties any other relationship such as, by way of example only, that of employer and employee,

Independent Contractors. Neither Party is an agent, franchisor, franchisee, employee, representative, owner or partner of the other Party, and the relationship between the Parties will only be that of independent contractors. Neither Party has any right or authority to assume or create any obligations or to make any representations or warranties on behalf of any other Party, whether express or implied, or to bind the other Party in any respect whatsoever.

Independent Contractors. The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. No Party has the authority to bind or act on behalf of the other Party without obtaining such other Party's prior written consent. The Parties do not intend to create an employer/employee relationship.

Independent Contractors. Nothing herein shall be construed to create any relationship of employer and employee, agent and principal, partnership or joint venture between the Parties. Each Party is an independent contractor. Neither Party shall assume, either directly or indirectly, any liability of or for the other Party. Neither Party shall have the authority to bind or obligate the other Party and neither Party shall represent that it has such authority.

Independent Contractors. It is expressly agreed that Licensee and MSD will be independent contractors and that the relationship between the two Parties will not constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency. Neither Licensee nor MSD will have the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, which will be binding on the other Party, without the prior written consent of the other Party.

Independent Contractors. Medidata and Customer shall be and shall act as independent contractors, and neither party is authorized to act as an agent of the other party for any purpose. Neither party by virtue of this Agreement shall have any right, power, or authority to act or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other party.

Independent Contractors. The Parties agree that the relationship of Licensor and Licensee established by this Agreement is that of independent contractors. Furthermore, the Parties agree that this Agreement does not, is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, establish an employment, agency or any other relationship. Except as may be specifically provided herein, neither Party shall have any right, power or authority, nor shall they represent themselves as having any authority to assume, create or incur any expense, liability or obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other Party, or otherwise act as an agent for the other Party for any purpose.

Independent Contractors. Nothing herein shall be construed to create a partnership, or any relationship of employer and employee, agent and principal, or joint venture between the Parties. Each Party is an independent contractor. Neither Party shall assume, either directly or indirectly, any liability of or for the other Party. Neither Party shall have the authority to bind or obligate the other Party, and neither Party shall represent that it has such authority. Neither Party shall report the transactions and undertakings contemplated by this Agreement as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes unless the arrangement between the Parties as contemplated by this Agreement is determined to constitute an Entity under Applicable Law (as determined based on the opinion (on a “should” basis) of a nationally recognized law or accounting firm) or by a tax authority on audit or other examination.

Independent Contractors. The status of the Parties under this Agreement shall be that of independent contractors, without the authority to act on behalf of or bind each other. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as establishing a partnership or joint venture relationship between the Parties hereto.