Exhibit 6.1
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into as of the ____ day of June, 1999, between Xxxx
Xxxxxx, xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.Xxx. ("the Company"), and Xxxxx Reader, Reticular
Consulting ("the Contractor").
1. Independent Contractor. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Company hereby engages the Contractor to perform the
services set forth herein, and the Contractor hereby accepts such
engagement.
2. Duties, Term, and Compensation. The Contractor's duties, term or
engagement, compensation and provisions for payment thereof shall be set
forth in an estimate provided by the Contractor and which is attached as
Exhibit A, which may be amended in writing from time to time, or
supplemented with subsequent estimates for services to be rendered by the
Contractor and agreed to by the Company, and which collectively are hereby
incorporated by reference.
3. Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, the Contractor shall xxxx and
the Company shall reimburse her for all reasonable and approved
out-of-pocket expenses which are incurred in connection with the
performance of the duties hereunder.
4. Written Reports. The Company may request that project plans, progress
reports and a final results report be provided by Consultant. A final
results report shall be due at the conclusion of the project and shall be
submitted to the Company in a confidential written report at such time. The
results report shall be in such form setting forth such information and
data as is reasonably requested by the Company.
5. Right of Approval. The Company will act reasonably with respect to
approving all work performed by the Contractor and will pay the Contractor
even if the work is rejected.
6. Copyright. Any and all moral rights to the design, technical discoveries,
developments and innovations conceived by the Contractor within the term of
this Agreement and utilized by her in rendering duties to the Company are
hereby licensed to the Company for use in its operations and for an
infinite duration. This license is exclusive, and may not be assigned to
any other party without the Contractor's prior written permission.
7. Termination. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time by 5
working days' written notice to the Contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first written above.
Xxxx Xxxxxx, xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.Xxx. Xxxxx Reader, Reticular Consulting
By: -------------------------------- By: --------------------------------
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SCHEDULE A
DUTIES, TERM, AND COMPENSATION
DUTIES: The Contractor will
o Research, secure and manage an artist and web designer
to create a visual design prototype for
xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx web site;
o Design, create and organize, for access on the
Internet, a "beta" or prototype the web site for
corporate purposes;
o Research and write a specification document and an
implementation plan for the structural design of the
future web site; and
o Research and provide quotes from contractors for the
technical web development work of the future web site
project.
She will report directly to Xxxx Xxxxxx in connection with
the performance of the duties under this Agreement and shall
fulfill any other duties reasonably requested by the Company
and agreed to by the Contractor. The Company will ensure
that key people will be made available throughout the term
of this Agreement to reasonably guarantee the success of the
work undertaken.
TERM: This engagement shall commence upon execution of this
Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect
through June 20, 1999, or earlier upon completion of the
Contractor's duties under this Agreement.
COMPENSATION: As full compensation for the services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement, the Company shall pay the Contractor at the
per diem rate of $200. Such compensation shall be paid with
an advance of $1,500, and the balance payable within 30 days
of receipt of Contractor's invoice for services rendered,
plus expenses, supported by reasonable documentation.
EXTENSION: The Agreement may only be extended beyond the term by mutual
agreement, at the rate of $200 per diem, plus expenses, with
50% paid in advance of commencement of such extension.
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