This independent contractor agreement (the "Agreement") executed on this day, by and between:

  

The Smoothly Done Movers and Services Inc (known as the “Company”) and Client (known as the “Contractor”).
In consideration of the promises, rights and obligations set forth below, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

Services Provided

The Client hereby agrees to engage the Contractor to provide the Client the following services as Moving Helper. The Contractor hereby agrees to provide such services to the client. 

The Contractor shall take directions from the assigned manager or as directed by Company’s Board of Directors. Additional services or amendments to the services described above may be agreed upon between the parties.

Background

WHEREAS, Client needs an independent contractor to

WHEREAS, Client understands that Contractor has the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to provide services to the Client for the above-mentioned task;

WHEREAS, Contractor accepts the responsibility in providing services for the above-mentioned task;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth herein this Agreement, Client and Contractor (hereinafter known individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties") agree as follows:

Contract Period

This Agreement will commence on signed date and shall continue, unless terminated earlier as set forth in this agreement.

In the event either party wishes to terminate this agreement, that party will be required to provide 10 days' written notice to the other party.

Contract Amount

The Parties agree that the Contractor will be paid  $18.00 per hour. Contractor will be paid minimum 3 hours for the day worked. 

Client is obliged to pay the invoice same day once Contractor has completed assigned job by either e-transfer or direct deposit to account.

 Please note that a T4A slip is only available for contractors that have been paid more than $500. A T4A slip is not required for contractors with bills totalling $500 or less.

 

Contractor Expenses

The Contractor will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with providing the services of this agreement.

Currency

All monetary amounts referred to in this Agreement are in CAD (Canadian Dollars).

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property shall refer to any intangible material or creation of the mind such as artistic or literary works, designs, images, names, including trade names, trademark, logos, symbols, patents, copyrights, designs, architecture, concepts, among others which are used in commerce.

As contemplated in this Agreement, the use of the Intellectual Property by the Client will not be restricted in any manner. Any intellectual property acquired by Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall not be used other than for the purpose of this Agreement.

Confidentiality

Confidential information as contemplated in this Agreement shall refer to any information relating to the above-named client referring to any proprietary information, personal, or in any case, information for which is not disclosed to the public or reasonably considered common knowledge.

 

No Employer-Employee Relationship

The Parties agree that this Agreement does not constitute an employer-employee relationship. Parties likewise agree that this Agreement does not constitute a partnership or joint venture but is exclusively a contract for service.

Client is not required to pay or make contributions to Contractor's social security, taxes, unemployment or workers' compensation, insurance premiums, or any other benefits received by persons under the Client's employ. 

Performance and Responsibilities

The Parties agree to liberally ensure that the terms of this Agreement shall be complied within reasonable grounds.

Return of Client's Property

In the event that this Agreement ceases to be effective, or upon request of Client, Contractor agrees to return to Client any and all properties owned by Client. Any digital or softcopy data may be deleted at the request of Client or hardcopy or physical records may be destroyed at the request of Client in case of impossibility to return the said document or data containing confidential information.

Indemnification

Except as otherwise to any breach constituted by any party herein, Parties agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless the other, its agents, affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, losses, damage, damages, penalties, obligations, and other expenses of any kind resulting to or arising from any of their act or omission. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.

Breach

In any case that any Party commits breach to any of the material provisions of this Agreement, the aggrieved or the non-defaulting party may at any time terminate this Agreement.

Modification and Amendment

Any amendment or modification to this Agreement in order to be binding must be made in writing and signed by the Parties.

Time is of the Essence

The duties and responsibilities of the parties hereto are a time of the essence. Any schedules must be complied with in a strict manner and unreasonable extensions are not allowed.

Assignment

Contractor may not assign, subcontract, or otherwise transfer to another contractor it's obligations, the duties and responsibilities set forth in this agreement without due prior and written notice to Client.

 

Relativity

This agreement inures to the benefit of, and is binding upon the successions, executors, heirs, and assigns of the parties hereto.

Severability

In case a competent court or authority holds invalid any of the provisions hereto, such invalidity shall affect only the said provision and the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

Non-waiver

The act or omission by any party in insisting on the strict compliance of the other regarding the terms, conditions, covenants, among others, does not constitute a waiver of the party over such breach. Only by express written consent and duly signed by the waiving party shall be considered as having been made.

Governing Law

The Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.

Headings

Headings and subheadings herein this Agreement are inserted for the convenience of the Parties hereto. Headings shall not be considered upon the interpretation of the contents of this Agreement.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the terms and conditions of the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes the other agreements made prior in relation to the subject matter. No other conditions, representation, warranty, collateral, or any other condition shall affect this Agreement except as expressly provided hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have set their hands on the date specified.