Presenter Engagement Agreement

PRESENTER ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Presenter Engagement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Organizer Name: with principal address at , and Presenter Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Organizer produces or sponsors the event described below and desires to engage Presenter to provide program services on the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Presenter has the qualifications, experience and abilities necessary to perform the presentation services described in this Agreement and is willing to perform such services as an independent contractor under the terms and conditions set forth below.

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their mutual rights and obligations in writing.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

Event Date:   Presentation Time:

SCOPE OF WORK

Presenter shall provide the following services, deliverables and related activities in a professional manner in accordance with industry standards:

PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation: Organizer shall pay Presenter a fee of $ for the services described herein. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Presenter is responsible for all taxes and benefits associated with the fee.

Late Payment: Any undisputed amount not paid within days after the due date shall accrue interest at per month (or the maximum permitted by law, if lower).

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term: This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon providing written notice to the other party at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Termination shall not relieve Organizer of its obligation to pay for services already performed in accordance with this Agreement.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice of the breach is given.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES

Presenter acknowledges and agrees that Presenter is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent or partner of Organizer. Presenter is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, insurance, withholding and any other obligations related to the compensation paid hereunder.

Presenter affirms that Presenter is an independent contractor and will provide all necessary tax documentation upon Organizer's request.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that in the course of performance it may receive or have access to confidential information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means nonpublic information that is identified as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential under the circumstances. The receiving party shall not disclose or use Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance under this Agreement, except as required by law. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement, is independently developed without use of the other party's Confidential Information, or is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Presenter retains ownership of Presenter-created intellectual property existing prior to or developed independently of this Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Presenter grants Organizer a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to record, reproduce and use the presentation materials delivered at the Event for Organizer's internal promotional and archival purposes. Any third-party materials used by Presenter that are subject to license must be cleared by Presenter prior to the Event.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party and its officers, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct in connection with this Agreement.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from a party's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or indemnification obligations, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, and each party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid or payable to Presenter under this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any attachments or rider executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and representations, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail (return receipt requested), or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate by notice.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full right, power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and that the execution of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement or obligation by which it is bound.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of either party to enforce any right shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

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