Consulting agreement
July 27, 2004
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between Geocom Resources Inc. ("Geocom"), a Nevada corporation located at 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxx, XX, 00000, and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx an independent contractor ("HL"), with an address at #000 - 0000 Xxxx 0xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx X.X, X0X 0X0.
WHEREAS Geocom wishes to retain the services of HL on the terms and conditions contained herein, and HL agrees to provide the services as set forth herein;
THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto), it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1.Term
The services of HL to Geocom shall commence on August 1st, 2004 and continue for a term of 1 year, unless earlier terminated as provided by paragraph 4 herein. The term of this agreement may be extended by mutual agreement.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
HL shall provide financial advice, market information, and brokerage access (collectively the "Activities") to Geocom. These Activities may be amended from time to time in the sole discretion of Geocom, subject to formal notification of same being provided to the Consultant.
3. Compensation and Benefits
In consideration of the services to be provided by HL hereunder, Geocom agrees to pay CM a percentage fee, as negotiated between Geocom and CM, on any financing raised for Geocom directly through the efforts of CM during or after the Term of this Agreement. Geocom also agrees to xxxxx XX 25,000 stock options, at a price determined in the sole discretion of the directors of Geocom, for which the vesting and exercise rights will be as determined by the directors of Geocom at the time of grant and all other terms and conditions will be as set forth in the Geocom's Stock Option Plan. Geocom's Stock Option Plan Administrator shall grant and administer such stock option, and HL agrees to abide by the rules of the Stock Option Plan, receipt of which is herein acknowledged. HL also acknowledges receipt and agreement with Geocom's Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Policy Rules, a copy of which are hereby provided.
4.Termination of Employment
Either Geocom or HL may terminate this Agreement without notice for cause. Otherwise, either Geocom or HL may terminate this Agreement with thirty days notice to the other party.
5. Confidentiality
HL agrees that nonpublic information relating to Geocom is the property of Geocom and the unauthorized disclosure of such information is strictly forbidden. Further, HL agrees that many of Geocom's Activities are confidential and sensitive in nature, and that disclosure of such Activities could be damaging to Geocom. Accordingly, HL agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Geocom's Activities unless such disclosure to a legitimate governmental or other authority is required by law. HL shall notify Geocom of any such lawful demand for disclosure, and allow
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Geocom to respond to or otherwise mitigate any consequences arising from the demand. Unless otherwise agreed by Geocom, HL shall maintain the confidentiality of Geocom's Activities, including but not restricted to all data, studies, records, maps, electronic or intellectual information, and results of HL's Activities in respect of this Agreement affecting Geocom. Following termination of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to maintain confidentiality of all Geocom information for a period of two (2) years.
6. Notice
Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been properly given if delivered personally or sent by pre-paid registered mail as follows:
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A. To: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx: |
#302- 0000 Xxxx 0xx Xxx |
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B. To: Geocom Resources Inc: |
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx |
and if sent by registered mail shall be deemed to have been received on the 4th business day of uninterrupted postal service following the date of mailing. Either party may change its address for notice at any time, by giving notice to the other party pursuant to the provisions of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed as of the 01st day of August 2004.
/s/ signed
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GEOCOM RESOURCES INC.
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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