Sarena Rebekah Jane Yu Independent Contractor Agreement - Sarena Rebekah Jane Yu
This Independent Contractor Agreement, effective January 7, 2024, establishes a contractual relationship between Sarena Rebekah Jane Yu (the Independent Contractor, acting as a Virtual Assistant) and Rockstar Recruiter, LLC (the Company). The agreement defines the contractor’s status as an independent entity responsible for all tax obligations, procurement of materials, and any subcontractors, expressly excluding the contractor from employee benefits or workers’ compensation. The contractor’s duties are outlined in Exhibit A. The term is one year, automatically renewing annually unless either party provides 15 days’ notice; termination can occur upon death, disability, or a list of specified events such as felony conviction, fraud, or policy violations. Compensation is set at $6.50 per hour, paid bi‑weekly. The contract contains extensive confidentiality provisions, defining the Company’s proprietary “Information” and obligating the contractor to protect, not disclose, and return all such data. Restrictive covenants prohibit solicitation of the Company’s customers, prospective customers, referral sources, employees, and independent contractors, and forbid circumvention of the Company’s business relationships for a period covering the engagement plus twelve months thereafter. Disputes (except for confidentiality matters) are resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Arbitration Rules, with a detailed panel‑selection process and a final, enforceable award. The contractor assigns all intellectual property created during the engagement to the Company and must execute any further assignment documents. An indemnification clause requires the contractor to defend and hold the Company harmless from claims arising from breaches, performance, or work product. Miscellaneous provisions cover governing law (Arizona), entire agreement, severability, assignment rights, and other standard contractual terms.
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Independent Contractor Status and Tax Obligations
Defines the parties' intent for an independent contractor relationship, outlines the contractor’s responsibility for all federal, state, and FICA taxes, and clarifies lack of employee benefits or workers’ compensation.
Scope of Duties and Exhibit A Reference
Specifies that the contractor’s duties are detailed in Exhibit A, establishing the functional responsibilities of the virtual assistant role.
Term, Automatic Renewal, and Termination Triggers
Sets a one‑year initial term with automatic annual renewals, outlines termination for death, disability, or specific breach events (felony, fraud, policy violations, etc.), and describes post‑termination rights and record ownership.
Compensation Structure
Establishes hourly pay at $6.50, with bi‑weekly payment schedule.
Confidential Information Definition and Protection
Defines the Company’s proprietary “Information,” imposes strict non‑disclosure, use, and return obligations, and provides limited exceptions for legal compliance.
Restrictive Covenants: Non‑Solicitation and Non‑Circumvent
Prohibits the contractor from soliciting the Company’s customers, prospective customers, referral sources, employees, and independent contractors, and bars circumvention of the Company’s business relationships for the engagement period plus twelve months.
Arbitration Procedure for Dispute Resolution
Mandates binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Arbitration Rules for all disputes except confidentiality matters, detailing notice, panel selection, hearing timeline, and award enforcement.
Intellectual Property Assignment
Assigns all IP created during the engagement to the Company, requires the contractor to execute further assignment documents, and restricts post‑termination use of Company IP.