#1. Authorization for Background Check and Verification (Required)

This part of the agreement is made between the ALL REGISTERED Independent Contractor (“Contractor”) and Handy Banjo, Inc. (“Company”) regarding the use of an outside agency to research and verify the information provided by the Contractor in connection with their application to become an independent contractor with the Company.

  1. Authorization for Background Check
    The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the Company may engage a third-party agency (“Agency”) to conduct a background check. The Agency will gather and verify the information provided by the Contractor in their application.
  2. Scope of Background Check
    The Contractor understands and agrees that the Agency may obtain information from various sources, including but not limited to the following:
    • Credit reporting agencies
    • Current and past employers
    • Criminal conviction records
    • Department of Motor Vehicle records
    • Military Records
    • School records
    • Professional and personal references
  3. Consent to Disclosure of Information
    The Contractor authorizes, without reservation, any individual, corporation, or other private or public entity to provide the Company and the Agency with any information requested in connection with the background check.
  4. Validity of Consent
    The Contractor acknowledges that this authorization and consent is valid in its original form, as well as in faxed, photocopied, or electronic format. This authorization shall remain valid for this background check and any future reports or updates requested by the Company.

#2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

This part of the agreement is made between the ALL REGISTERED Independent Contractor (“Contractor”) and Handy Banjo, Inc. (“Company”).

  1. Certification of Application Information
    The Contractor certifies that the facts provided in the application are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge. The Contractor understands that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions can result in immediate denial of their appointment, removal from consideration, or if a contract has been entered into, immediate termination of that contract.
  2. Authorization for Inquiries and Investigations
    The Contractor authorizes Handy Banjo, Inc. to conduct any necessary inquiries and investigations into the Contractor’s education, references, or employment history. The Contractor further authorizes, unless otherwise indicated, the release of information by any schools, services, or employers listed on the application to Handy Banjo, Inc.
  3. Release of Liability
    The Contractor releases Handy Banjo, Inc. and its representatives from any liability in seeking, gathering, and using such information to make decisions about the Contractor’s status. The Contractor also releases any individuals, organizations, or institutions providing such information from liability.
  4. Independent Contractor Status
    The Contractor understands and agrees that this is not an application for employment, but for independent contractor status. If accepted, the Contractor will be solely responsible for all tax liabilities pertaining to the payments received for services performed.
  5. Responsibilities and Liabilities as an Independent Contractor
    If retained as an independent contractor by Handy Banjo, Inc., the Contractor acknowledges and agrees that:
    • They will not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
    • They will not be entitled to unemployment insurance benefits unless such coverage is provided by the Contractor or another entity.
    • They will be obligated to pay federal and state income taxes on any payments received pursuant to the contract relationship.
    • They will be required to provide professional and liability insurance as needed.
  6. Acknowledgment
    The Contractor represents and warrants that they have read and fully understand this agreement and seek to become an independent contractor under the terms outlined.

#3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ADDENDUM

AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WITHIN THE HANDY BANJO NETWORK YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

(1) YOU WILL HAVE ALL TOOLS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE JOBS YOU ACCEPT VIA THE HANDY BANJO NETWORK. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL TOOLS, HANDY BANJO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING TOOLS NOR IS HANDY BANJO RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR ADDITIONAL TOOLS YOU MAY NEED TO PURCHASE.

(2) YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DIRECTLY BOOK JOBS WITH CLIENTS INTRODUCED TO YOU VIA THE HANDY BANJO NETWORK. ALL JOBS MUST BE BOOKED VIA HANDY BANJO, VIOLATIONS OF THIS CLAUSE WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE NETWORK AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCIAL DAMAGES.

(3) YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED AS THE CONTRACTOR OR HANDY HELPER TO DISCUSS PRICES DIRECTLY WITH CUSTOMERS. ALL BIDS AND/OR DETAILED PRICE QUOTES MUST BE COMMUNICATED BY A MEMBER OF THE HANDY BANJO SALES TO THE CUSTOMER.

(4) PAYMENTS FOR WORK COMPLETED MUST BE MADE ELECTRONICALLY. PAYMENTS MADE TO PAYPAL WILL PROCESS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FROM CUSTOMER; PAYMENTS MADE TO A BANK ACCOUNT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 3-5 DAYS FOR PROCESSING. WE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENTS IN CASH.

(5) IF YOU DAMAGE THE CUSTOMER’S PROPERTY RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL COMPENSATION TO THE CUSTOMER YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THOSE COSTS.