Common use of R elationship of the Parties Clause in Contracts

R elationship of the Parties. Vendor is participating in the Downtown Market only for the purposes and to the extent set forth in this Agreement and Vendor’s relationship to the YMCA shall, during the Term, be that of an independent contractor. Accordingly, Vendor shall not withhold, from sums becoming payable to YMCA hereunder, any amounts for State or Federal Income Tax, or for FICA (Social Security). Taxes and employees of one party are not entitled to any of the benefits that the other party provides for its own employees. Vendor has no authority to enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of YMCA.