Renewed Employee Consultancy Agreement

RENEWED EMPLOYEE CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT

This Renewed Employee Consultancy Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between:

Parties

Effective Date:

Recitals and Purpose

WHEREAS, Employer previously engaged Consultant under an earlier consultancy arrangement and the parties now desire to renew and restate the terms of consulting services to be provided by Consultant under the terms set forth herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

1. Scope of Services

Consultant shall perform services as an independent consultant for Employer consistent with the foregoing description. Consultant shall render services in a professional manner, in accordance with industry standards, and shall comply with Employer policies applicable to consultants as reasonable and provided in writing.

2. Term and Renewal

The renewed term of engagement shall commence on and shall expire on unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

☐ The Agreement will automatically renew for additional periods of unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least days prior to expiration.

3. Compensation and Invoicing

Consultant shall submit invoices describing services rendered, time expended, and reasonable itemized expenses. Employer will pay approved invoices within days of receipt.

4. Classification; Taxes; Benefits

The parties agree that Consultant will perform services as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Consultant is responsible for all taxes, withholding, and contributions on amounts paid hereunder. Consultant acknowledges it is not eligible for Employer employee benefits unless expressly provided in a written addendum.

Independent Contractor    Current Employee (if checked, specify role below)

5. Confidentiality; Proprietary Rights; IP

Consultant acknowledges that all inventions, works of authorship, trade secrets, and other intellectual property conceived or developed in the course of performing services that relate to Employer business shall be the exclusive property of Employer. Consultant shall promptly disclose such developments and execute assignments reasonably necessary to vest all right, title and interest in Employer.

6. Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition

During the term of this Agreement and for a period of following termination, Consultant shall not solicit Employer clients or recruit Employer employees within of Employer's principal place of business. The parties agree such limitations are reasonable.

7. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice. Employer may terminate for cause immediately upon written notice if Consultant materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within days of receipt of notice.

8. Indemnification and Insurance

Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold Employer harmless from all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses arising from Consultant's acts or omissions in connection with performance under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by Employer's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Consultant shall maintain liability insurance in an amount not less than and provide certificates upon request.

9. Background Checks; Authorization

Consultant authorizes Employer and its agents to conduct background checks, reference checks, verification of prior employment, and other screening necessary to confirm Consultant qualifications. Consultant hereby expressly consents to such checks and release of information, and agrees to provide any information reasonably requested to complete these checks.

☐ I authorize Employer to contact my prior employers and references as necessary for the duration of the Agreement.

10. Employment History

11. Education

12. References

13. Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment Statement: If Consultant is currently an employee of Employer, any continued or future employment relationship separate from this consultancy engagement shall remain at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not unlawfully discriminate in its contracting, employment, or engagement practices. Consultant understands Employer's commitment to nondiscrimination and agrees to perform services consistent with those policies.

14. Representations; Certification

Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the necessary qualifications, licenses, and authority to perform the services and that performance will not violate any agreement with a third party. Consultant certifies that the information provided in this Agreement, including education and employment history, is true and complete to the best of Consultant's knowledge and that any material misstatement may be grounds for termination.

15. Notices

16. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties agree to attempt good faith negotiation to resolve disputes and, if unresolved, to submit disputes to binding arbitration in the county of Employer's principal place of business unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.

17. Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes prior agreements. Any modification must be in writing signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Signature and Acknowledgment

The undersigned represent that they are authorized to bind their respective parties to this Agreement and acknowledge receipt of a fully executed counterpart.

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