MOBILITY CONSULTATION AGREEMENT

MOBILITY CONSULTATION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

_________________________________(THE “CUSTOMER”)

AND

___________________________________(THE “SERVICE PROVIDER”)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

THIS AGREEMENT is made on the …………..day of……….20……., by the Customer and the Service Provider (collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually as the “Party”) and includes that Party’s successors and assigns.

RECITAL

1. WHEREAS the Customer offers mobility services which involve assisting Companies set-up, relocate or expand to other countries.
2. WHEREAS the Service Provider offers consultation services in the said mobility industry.
3. WHEREAS the Customer wishes to engage the Service Provider to offer mobility consultation services to them and the Service provider agrees to offer the said services per the terms of this Agreement.

In consideration of covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Parties agree to the following terms and conditions and to be bound thereby:

Commencement and duration: This agreement shall be valid from ______________until ____________.

Services: The Service Provider shall provide consultation services to the Customer on exploring, expanding and setting up offices in other countries such as Singapore, Japan, Thailand, India (the “Services”). The Services will include but not be limited to research, analyzing and reviewing the Company policy in regard to;

• Immigration issues such as Visas and Licenses
• Cost estimates for the set-up, relocation or expansion such as maintenance, cost of living and salary comparisons
• Repatriation training, language and cultural training
• Virtual spotlights
• Resource availability in the Company’s new destination such as education, rentals e.g. office, hostel and dorm and vehicles.

The Service Provider shall perform the Services to the best of their ability, according to the Customer’s guidelines and specifications and with the standard of care prevailing in the industry. They shall perform the Services pursuant to the implicit and express terms hereof and to the reasonable satisfaction of the Customer.

Compensation: For the services rendered, the Customer shall compensate the Service Provider with $___________

in quarterly intervals due on ____________________. These quarterly intervals shall be payable for one (1) year bringing the total amount payable to $_________________.

Expenses: The Service Provider shall be responsible for all expenses related to providing the Services under this Agreement. This includes but is not limited to supplies, equipment, operating costs, business costs, employment costs, taxes, Social Security contributions/payments, disability insurance, unemployment taxes, and any other cost that may or may not be in connection with the Services provided by the Service Provider.

Non-solicitation: For the duration of this Agreement, any subsequent agreement executed for the same or similar purpose, and after the termination of this Agreement, the Service Provider shall not interfere with the Customer’s relationship with, or endeavor to entice away from the Customer, the Customer’s Customers, any officer, director or employee or any person who had a material business relationship with the Customer in the duration of this Agreement.

Intellectual property (select one)

☐ The Customer agrees that any intellectual property and associated rights owned, discovered, or developed by the Service Provider, solely or jointly with others, in connection with their services performed under this Agreement, are the Service Provider’s exclusive property.

☐ Service Provider agrees that any intellectual property and associated rights owned, discovered, or developed by them, solely or jointly with others, in connection with their services performed under this Agreement, shall constitute works for hire and shall automatically, upon their creation or discovery, become the exclusive property of the Customer.

Relationship of the Parties: The relationship of the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor. Accordingly, the Parties hereto are not deemed agents, partners, or joint venturers of the others for any purpose due to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby. Neither the Contractor nor their personnel have any authority to create any contract or obligation, express or implied, on behalf of, in the name of, or binding upon the Company.

Withholding, Taxes, Benefits, and Insurance: The Contractor and the Company understand that it is the Contractor’s sole responsibility for withholding, accruing, and paying all income taxes, withholding taxes, continued service under this Agreement taxes, social security, and other taxes and amounts required by law for the payment made to the Independent Contractor Fee herein and all payments to their personnel if any. Neither the Contractor nor any of his personnel is an employee or agent of the Company for any purpose whatsoever and shall not be entitled to paid vacation days, sick days, holidays, or any other benefits provided to the Company employees. The Independent Contractor will also be responsible for all worker’s compensation insurance, public liability insurance, statutory insurance, and other benefits required by law for the Contractor and the personnel and all other benefits promised to the personnel by the Independent Contractor, if any, arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

Service Provider representations and warranties: The Service Provider represents and warrants that it has all the necessary licenses, permits, and registrations, if any, required to perform the Services under this Agreement in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. 

Mutual Representations and Warranties: Both Parties represent and warrant that each Party has capacity and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform their obligations herein. Parties also acknowledge that they have been provided with the opportunity to negotiate this agreement, to seek legal counsel before signing this agreement and they have entered into this agreement freely and voluntarily.

Non-assignment: The Service Provider shall not transfer or assign this Agreement without the Customer’s consent, but the Customer may transfer or assign this Agreement or subcontract its obligations without the Service Provider’s consent.      

Indemnification. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Customer and its directors, officers, employees, agents and any party who may claim through them, from and against any action, claim, demand, or liability, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, arising from or relating to the Service Provider’s acts or omission herein. The Service Provider agrees that the Customer shall have the right to participate in and control the defense of any such claim through counsel of its choosing at the Service Provider’s expense.

Insurance: For the term of this Agreement, the Service Provider shall obtain and maintain a policy of insurance, with appropriate and adequate coverage and limits, to cover any liabilities herein. 

Confidentiality: All non-public, confidential or proprietary information of the Customer, disclosed by the Customer to the Service Provider, whether disclosed orally or disclosed or accessed in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential” in connection with this Agreement is confidential, solely for the use of performing this Agreement and may not be disclosed or copied unless authorized in advance by the Customer in writing. Upon the Customer’s request, the Service Provider shall promptly return all documents and other confidential materials received from the Customer. The Customer shall be entitled to injunctive relief for any violation of this Section. This Section does not apply to information that is: (a) in the public domain; (b) known to the Service Provider at the time of disclosure, or (c) rightfully obtained by the Service Provider on a non-confidential basis from a third party.

In addition, this Agreement is confidential and cannot be divulged to third parties, unless as provided by law, without the written consent of the other Party.

Return of the property: Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement or demand by the Customer, the Service Provider shall return any of the Customer’s property to the Customer, including but not limited to; documentation, records, or confidential information. All property should be returned in the same condition at issuance failure to which damages shall become payable. Reasonable wear and tear will be allowed.

The Service Provider shall reimburse Customer for any Customer property lost or damaged in an amount equal to the market price of such property.

Further Assurances: Each Party hereto agrees to perform any further acts and to execute and deliver any further documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.

Force Majeure: For this Agreement, “Force Majeure” means an event which a diligent party could not have reasonably avoided in the circumstances, which is beyond the control of a party and includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil disorder, earthquake, storm, flood or adverse weather conditions, strikes, lockouts or other industrial action, terrorist acts, confiscation or any other action by government agencies.

A Party’s failure to fulfill its obligations due to Force Majeure shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement, provided that the Party has taken all reasonable precautions, due care, reasonable alternative measures, and minimal delay all to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

Termination:

• Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon giving the other Party no less than ________ days’ notice in writing. If a Party wishes to terminate the contract with less than these stated days, the other Party reserves the right to charge costs they have already paid in advance or incurred.
• The termination of this Agreement shall not discharge the liabilities accumulated by either Party.
• Any Clauses intended by the Parties or this Agreement to survive the termination of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement by whatever cause.

Dispute resolution: Parties agree to settle disputes under this agreement through (select one) 

☐Negotiation                                ☐Mediation                             ☐Arbitration                          ☐Litigation

General provisions

• This Agreement may be amended only by the written consent of the Parties hereto.
• If any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. It supersedes all prior oral or written agreements or understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. The parties will exercise utmost good faith in this Agreement.
• Unless otherwise provided, failure by either Party to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall not be a waiver of their right to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
• This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which constitute the same instrument.
• The Article and Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience, and they form in no part of this Agreement and shall not affect its interpretation.
• Whenever used herein, the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural number shall include the singular.
•  Any references herein to the masculine gender or the masculine form of any noun, adjective, or possessive shall be construed to include the feminine or neuter gender and form, and vice versa.
• This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of _________________ without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
• Any notice required to be given between the Parties pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given at the time when actually received as a consequence of any effective method of delivery at the following addresses (including email) or such changed address as the Party shall have specified by written notice, provided that any notice of change of address shall be effective only upon actual receipt.

Customer: ____________________________________________________________________________

Service Provider:_______________________________________________________________________

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has executed this Agreement, as set forth below.