EXHIBIT 10.6
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and effective this 1st day of September 2008 by
Apollo Entertainment Group Inc., a Florida corporation, with its principal place
of business at 000 X. Xxxxxxxx Xxx. # 0000 Xxxxxxx, XX. 91502 ("APOLLO"), and
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, whose address is 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx. X0 # 000 Xxxx Xxxxx, XX
00000 ("Xxxxxx")
WHEREAS, APOLLO's primary business objective currently through its
subsidiary Alpha Music Mfg Corp. consists of offering the services of Audio
CD/CD Rom duplication and replication, Audio Cassette duplication, DVD
duplication and Vinyl record pressing (the "Business"); and
WHEREAS, APOLLO wishes to retain Xxxxxx, and Xxxxxx wishes to be
retained in such capacity and perform certain services for APOLLO, to promote
the interests of the business;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained herein, and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are acknowledged by each party, the parties, intending to be legally bound,
hereby agree as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. APOLLO hereby retains Xxxxxx as President and Xxxxxx hereby accepts
such engagement, under the conditions and requirements specified herein, as an
employee of APOLLO, with such duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be
assigned pursuant to this Agreement.
3. Xxxxxx'x principal duties shall include such responsibilities as may
be reasonably designated by APOLLO's Board of Directors to enhance and promote
the Business.
4. Xxxxxx shall work commencing from the signing of this agreement at
compensation of $ 3000 per month with APOLLO providing suitable working
conditions.
5. Xxxxxx acknowledges that this Employment Agreement is "at will," and
the parties agree that this agreement may be terminated by either party upon two
(2) months written notice if "without cause" (for any reason whatsoever). APOLLO
shall also have the right to terminate this agreement "for cause." For purposes
of this agreement, "cause" shall include the inability of Xxxxxx, through
sickness, absence or other incapacity, to perform the duties required under this
agreement for a period in excess of one (1) month; the refusal of Xxxxxx to
follow the directions of APOLLO board of directors or executive officers;
dishonesty; theft; or conviction of a crime.
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6. Xxxxxx acknowledges that she will have access to significant
Confidential and Propriety Information of APOLLO including client and vendor
names, APOLLO talent development services and techniques, and any information,
formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process
that: (a) derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not
being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means
by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
(b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to
maintain its secrecy. Xxxxxx further acknowledges that all such Confidential and
Propriety Information is of unique and great value to APOLLO, and is essential
to APOLLO preservation of its Business and goodwill. Accordingly, Xxxxxx agrees
that all such Confidential and Propriety Information will be acquired under
circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use,
and that Xxxxxx will not misappropriate, or otherwise disclose (directly or
indirectly) to any third party without the written permission of APOLLO, any
such Confidential and Propriety Information. In the event Xxxxxx is required to
make disclosure pursuant to any state or federal law or pursuant to proper court
or similar governmental order, Xxxxxx shall provide APOLLO with at least twenty
(20) days' prior written notice of such required disclosure so that APOLLO may
take such actions, as it may deem necessary or appropriate. This provision shall
survive termination of this agreement for a period of one (1) year.
7. Xxxxxx further agrees that any and all products, designs, talent
development techniques, art works and work product of any nature whatsoever
developed by Xxxxxx or anyone at APOLLO, whether or not during working hours and
which has or may have applicability to any aspect of APOLLO's Business, as
determined by APOLLO in its sole discretion (collectively "Work Product"), shall
be the sole and exclusive property of APOLLO, and Xxxxxx hereby irrevocably
conveys to APOLLO all of Xxxxxx'x right, title and interest in and to all Work
Product which may be developed during his employ by APOLLO.
8. Time is of the essence of this agreement. This agreement is made in
the State of Florida and shall be governed by Florida law. This is the entire
agreement between the parties and may not be modified or amended except by a
written document signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This
agreement may be signed in more than one counterpart (including by facsimile),
in which case each counterpart shall constitute an original of this agreement.
Any paragraph headings are for convenience only and are not intended to expand
or restrict the scope or substance of the provisions of this agreement. Wherever
used herein, the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the
singular, and pronouns shall be read as masculine, feminine or neuter as the
context requires. The provisions of this agreement shall be deemed severable, in
whole or in part. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement will
be resolved in the courts of Broward County, Florida, and the prevailing party
shall be entitled to reasonable costs and attorney's fees. This agreement is a
personal services contract and may not be assigned by Xxxxxx without the prior
written consent of APOLLO.
9. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed or shall constitute a
partnership, joint venture, agency, or lessor-lessee relationship; but, rather,
the relationship established hereby is that of an employee of APOLLO.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first written above.
Apollo Entertainment Group, Inc. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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By: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx By: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
President
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