INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create the relationship of employer-employee or any other relationship other than that of independent contractor between Artist and Company. If Company pays or is required to pay any taxes or other payments (e.g., withholding, disability, etc.) inconsistent with Artist's status as an independent contractor, such payments shall be recoupable from any and all monies payable to Artist hereunder at set forth in Paragraph 6 above. In connection therewith, Company shall endeavor to notify Artist of any such payment or withholdings.