Independent contractor agreement

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Independent Contractor Agreement

This Independent Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is by and between Eco Pros AYS, LLC (“Recipient”), of and Independent Contractor, You, Reader (“Contractor”).

Description of Services. The Contractor, working independently and not as an employee of the Recipient, agrees to provide the following services (collectively, “Services”):

The independent contractor is expected to provide residential, commercial, specialized, and deep cleaning services. It is expected that the independent contractor has their own cleaning supplies, way of transportation, way of communication and scheduling on a mobile device, at least 2 years of relevant cleaning experience and specialized training, business insurance, knowledgeable of cleaning safety protocols and PPE wear, able to perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, organizing, laundry, trash removal, waste removal and clean up, and other cleaning methods and techniques required to clean residential and commercial properties.

Performance of Services. The Contractor is a professional who will use their own business methods, specifics, and means to perform the Services. The Contractor has not and will not receive training from the Recipient regarding how to perform the Services. They may carry out the Services at any time and place they deem appropriate. The Contractor will use their own resources, including supplies, equipment, tools, and materials, to complete the Services. Except to the extent that the Contractor works in a territory as defined by the Recipient, their Services are not integrated into the mainstream of the Recipient’s business. Additionally, the Contractor will ensure that the Services are performed in accordance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and will maintain all necessary licenses, permits, and registrations required for the Services.

Term. This Agreement will begin on the date the application was approved and shall remain in effect for 90 days (“Termination Date”), unless terminated earlier as outlined in the Termination section below. Either party may alter the Termination Date by mutual written consent.

Termination. Either party may end this Agreement prior to the Termination Date, with or without cause, upon 14 days’ written notice to the other party (“Early Termination”). Upon Early Termination, the Contractor shall receive a pro-rated payment for the Services rendered prior to the Early Termination Date.

Payment for Services. The Recipient will pay compensation to the Contractor for the Services in the amount of $50 per completed job. A “job” is referred to as: One cleaned property (residential or commercial). The Recipient shall make payments to the Contractor on a weekly basis and is not required to pay a retainer as part of this Agreement. Payments will be made as follows:

(a) Milestone and Payment Amount

Cleaned Property

$50.00

Extra Services (if applicable)

$10.00

Expenses. No other fees or expenses, except those outlined in the Payment for Services section above, will be paid to the Contractor unless such fees or expenses have been approved in advance by the Recipient in writing. The Contractor’s business and travel expenses are to be paid by the Contractor and not by the Recipient. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all taxes, Social Security contributions or payments, disability insurance, unemployment taxes, and other payroll type taxes applicable to such compensation.

Relationship of Parties. It is understood by the parties that the Contractor is an independent contractor with respect to the Recipient and not an employee of the Recipient. The Recipient will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit. for the benefit of the Contractor and not an employee of the Recipient. The Recipient will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit, for the benefit of the Contractor.

An “employer-employee” or “principal-agent” relationship is not created merely because (1) the Recipient has or retains the right to supervise or inspect the work as it progresses in order to ensure compliance with the terms of the Agreement or (2) the Recipient has or retains the right to stop work done improperly. The Contractor has no right to act as an agent for the Recipient and has an obligation to notify any involved parties that it is not an agent of the Recipient.

It is contemplated that the relationship between the Contractor and the Recipient shall be non-exclusive. The Contractor also performs services for other organizations and/or individuals. The Recipient has no right to inquire further about the Contractor’s other activities.

Recipient’s Control. The Recipient has no right or power to control or otherwise interfere with the Contractor’s mode of effecting performance under this Agreement. The Recipient’s only concern is the result of the Contractor’s work, and not the means of accomplishing it. Except in extraordinary circumstances and when necessary, the Contractor shall perform the Services without direct supervision by the Recipient.

Assignment. The Contractor agrees that the Contractor will not assign, sell, transfer, delegate, or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Recipient. Any purported assignment, transfer, or delegation made without prior written consent shall be null and void. Written consent is necessary to safeguard the Recipient’s confidential information. If an assignment is approved, the new party must sign agreements to protect and maintain confidentiality.

Confidentiality. The Contractor may have had access to proprietary, private, and/or otherwise confidential information (“Confidential Information”) of the Recipient. Confidential Information shall mean all non-public information that constitutes, relates, or refers to the operation of the business of the Recipient, including without limitation, all financial, investment, operational, personnel, sales, marketing, managerial, and statistical information of the Recipient, and any and all trade secrets, customer lists, or pricing information of the Recipient. The nature of the information and the manner of disclosure are such that a reasonable person would understand it to be confidential. The Contractor will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of the Contractor, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any Confidential Information. The Contractor will protect such information and treat the Confidential Information as strictly confidential. This provision shall continue to be effective after the termination of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Recipient all Confidential Information, whether physical or electronic, and other items that were used, created, or controlled by the Contractor during the term of this Agreement.

This Agreement is in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act and provides civil or criminal immunity to any individual for the disclosure of trade secrets: (i) made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, or to an attorney when the disclosure is to report suspected violations of the law; or (ii) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit if made under seal.

Insurance. The Contractor acknowledges their obligation to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for themselves and for their employees, if any. The Contractor waives any rights to recovery from the Recipient for any injuries that the Contractor or their employees may sustain while performing the Services under this Agreement and that are a result of the negligence of the Contractor or their employees. The Contractor will provide the Recipient with a certificate naming the Recipient as an additional insured party.

Indemnification. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the Recipient harmless from all claims, losses, expenses, fees, including attorney fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against the Recipient that results from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, employees, agents, and representatives.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein. No other promises, warranties, representations, agreements, or understandings, whether oral or written, exist concerning this subject matter. This Agreement supersedes any previous or simultaneous oral or written promises, warranties, representations, agreements, or conditions between the parties.

Amendment. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or supplemented only if the changes are made in writing and signed by all parties.

Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein. No other promises, warranties, representations, agreements, or understandings, whether oral or written, exist concerning this subject matter. This Agreement supersedes any previous or simultaneous oral or written promises, warranties, representations, agreements, or conditions between the parties.

Amendment. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or supplemented only if the changes are made in writing and signed by all parties.

Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

Safety. The Service Provider shall, at their own expense, be solely responsible for protecting its employees, sub-Service Providers, material suppliers, and all other persons from risk of death, injury or bodily harm arising from or in any way related to the Services or the site where it is being performed (“Work Site”). In addition, the Service Provider agrees to act in accordance with the rules and regulations administered by federal law and OSHA. Service Provider shall be solely responsible and liable for any penalties, fines, or fees incurred.

Alcohol and Drugs. The Service Provider agrees that the presence of alcohol and drugs are prohibited on the Work Site and while performing their Services. If the Service Provider or any of their agents, employees, or subcontractors are determined to be present or with alcohol or drugs in their possession, this Agreement shall terminate immediately.

Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inured to the benefit of heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Parties. Any provision hereof which imposes upon the Service Provider or Client an obligation after termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive termination or expiration hereof and be binding upon the Service Provider or Client.

Default. In the event of default under this Agreement, the defaulted Party shall reimburse the non-defaulting Party or Parties for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the non-defaulting Party or Parties in connection with the default, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees. Additionally, in the event a suit or action is filed to enforce this Agreement or with respect to this Agreement, the prevailing Party or Parties shall be reimbursed by the other Party for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the suit or action, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees at the trial level and on appeal.

No Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a continuing waiver, and no waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the Party making the waiver.

Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Ohio

Signatories. This Agreement shall be signed by Eco Pros AYS, LLC on behalf of Eco Pros AYS, LLC and by Independent Contractor, You, Reader. This Agreement is effective as of the date first above written.

The Recipient:

Eco Pros AYS, LLC

Date: The date the application was approved.

The Contractor:

Independent Contractor, You, Reader

Date: The date the application was approved.

Changes to Terms

Eco Pros AYS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the Agreement Terms under which ecoprosays.com is offered. The most current version of the Agreement Terms will supersede all previous versions. Eco Pros AYS encourages you to periodically review the Agreement Terms to stay informed of our updates.

Contact Us

Eco Pros AYS welcomes your questions or comments regarding the Agreement Terms:

Eco Pros AYS, LLC

Email Address: info@ecoprosays.com

Telephone number: (937) 345-5100

Effective as of July 21, 2025