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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of the date signed below, between Paperwork & Textiles, LLC ("Company") and the undersigned individual ("Consultant").
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Consultant agrees to perform services as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the Company. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind the Company in any contract or agreement. The Consultant is responsible for all taxes, insurance, and expenses related to their work.
2. SERVICES
The Consultant agrees to promote and sell Paper For Purpose legacy planning documents and services at workshops, events, and through personal referrals. The Consultant shall use only Company-approved materials and pricing.
3. COMPENSATION
The Consultant shall earn a commission of eighty-eight percent (88%) of the gross sale amount for each completed client transaction attributed to their unique consultant code. Paperwork & Textiles retains twelve percent (12%) as an administrative fee. Commissions are calculated and paid on the 15th and last business day of each month.
4. FRANCHISE FEE & WORKSHOP PACKAGES
To activate Consultant status, a one-time Franchise Fee of $175.00 is required. Consultants must also purchase a minimum of one (1) Workshop Package consisting of ten (10) workshop booklets at $35.00 per package. Additional packages may be purchased at any time.
5. NO EXCLUSIVITY
This Agreement does not grant the Consultant any exclusive territory or exclusive rights to any market segment. The Company reserves the right to appoint additional Consultants in any area.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Consultant agrees to keep all Company proprietary information, client data, pricing structures, and business processes strictly confidential, both during and after the term of this Agreement.
7. TERM & TERMINATION
This Agreement is effective upon signing and may be terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice. The Company reserves the right to terminate immediately for cause, including but not limited to fraud, misrepresentation, or violation of Company policies.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All materials, documents, templates, and branding provided by the Company remain the sole property of Paperwork & Textiles, LLC. The Consultant may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any Company materials without written consent.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Paperwork & Textiles, LLC, its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the Consultant's actions or omissions.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
BY SIGNING BELOW, THE CONSULTANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT.