Contractor Agreement
Confidential Agreement
Independent Contractors engaged by SRG PLUS INC may be granted access to confidential and proprietary information. This includes, but is not limited to, all data related to SRG PLUS INC clients, contractors, and employees, such as names, addresses, contact information, social security numbers, bank and credit card details, and any other sensitive or financial information.
Confidential information also encompasses SRG PLUS INC’s internal business practices, marketing methods, production processes, customer, vendor, and referral source lists, as well as any proprietary or non-proprietary software or intellectual property developed or utilized by the company.
The Contractor agrees to the following terms:
All confidential information received or accessed during engagement with SRG PLUS INC shall not be disclosed to any third party or used for any purpose outside the scope of the contractor’s role.
The Contractor acknowledges regular access to both verbal and written confidential information and understands the privileged nature of such data. This confidentiality obligation continues both during and after the termination of the contractor’s engagement with SRG PLUS INC.
Unauthorized disclosure of classified or proprietary information constitutes a breach of contract and may result in civil liability and/or criminal penalties under applicable State and Federal laws.
The Contractor agrees to exercise the utmost diligence in protecting SRG PLUS INC’s confidential information, trade secrets, business practices, procedures, work product, and templates.
At any time upon request by SRG PLUS INC, the Contractor shall promptly return all documents, whether physical or digital, including but not limited to journals, notebooks, records, specifications, plans, or any materials related to confidential information, without retaining any copies.
Any documents created by the Contractor for the use of SRG PLUS INC, whether digital or physical, shall remain the sole property of SRG PLUS INC and may not be altered, removed, copied, deleted, or destroyed without written consent.
Violation of this agreement may result in immediate contract termination without cause and further legal action at the discretion of SRG PLUS INC management.
Compensation
SRG PLUS INC shall compensate the Contractor on the 1st of each month, and additionally on the 15th if mutually agreed upon, for work performed. Compensation shall be based on either an agreed-upon hourly rate or a project-based rate, as specified in the applicable scope of work.
Expenses
The Contractor may incur certain pre-approved, reasonable, and necessary expenses related to the performance of services under this Agreement. These expenses must be approved in writing by SRG PLUS INC in advance to qualify for reimbursement.
Term and Termination
This Agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party for any reason, with or without cause.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice. Upon termination, the Contractor agrees to return all property belonging to SRG PLUS INC immediately. This includes, but is not limited to, equipment, cameras, video and audio tools, documents, keys, and any other company assets.
The Contractor agrees to reimburse SRG PLUS INC for any lost or damaged property in an amount equal to the fair market value at the time of termination.
Independent Contractor
The Contractor acknowledges that they are operating as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner, joint venture, or agent of SRG PLUS INC. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to establish an employer-employee relationship.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to any benefits provided to employees of SRG PLUS INC, including but not limited to, health insurance, retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, or workers’ compensation.
The Contractor is solely responsible for all applicable taxes, withholdings, and legal obligations arising from the compensation received under this Agreement.
Ownership of Work
All work product, deliverables, inventions, designs, documents, code, content, or materials developed by the Contractor in connection with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, the “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of SRG PLUS INC.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Work Product shall be considered a “work made for hire” under the U.S. Copyright Act. If, for any reason, the Work Product is not deemed a work made for hire, the Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns to SRG PLUS INC all rights, title, and interest in and to such Work Product, including all intellectual property rights.
SRG PLUS INC shall have the unrestricted right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise exploit the Work Product in any format, media, or channels now known or hereafter developed.
The Contractor may, with written permission, retain copies of Work Product solely for editorial or portfolio purposes.
Mutual Representations and Warranties
Both Parties represent and warrant that they have the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out their obligations under it. Each Party has obtained all necessary approvals and consents to execute and deliver this Agreement. No other consents are required to perform the obligations stated herein.
Indemnification
The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SRG PLUS INC from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to any act, omission, or breach of this Agreement by the Contractor.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, and understandings, whether oral or written.
Amendments
No amendment, modification, or supplement to this Agreement shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by both Parties.
Notices
Any notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement must be delivered in writing, either by email or physical mail, to the contact information provided by each Party. Notices shall be deemed effective on the date of delivery, unless otherwise specified.
Waiver
No waiver of any provision or breach of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving Party. A waiver of any one provision or breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or future breach.
Further Assurances
Each Party agrees to execute and deliver such additional documents and take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to fulfill the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement
This provision is effective from the date of signing through the final date of the Contractor’s engagement with SRG PLUS INC.
During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [insert duration, e.g., 12 months] following termination, the Contractor agrees not to:
Directly compete with SRG PLUS INC in a similar line of business.
Solicit or attempt to solicit clients, employees, contractors, or partners of SRG PLUS INC for services that conflict with SRG PLUS INC’s offerings.
Covenant Not to Compete:
During the term of this Agreement and throughout the engagement with SRG PLUS INC, the Contractor agrees not to engage in or provide services to any competing business in the solar industry, nor form or plan to form a competing entity. This includes working for, consulting with, or developing a company that competes directly or indirectly with SRG PLUS INC in the solar industry.
This provision does not restrict the Contractor from seeking or obtaining employment with a competitor after termination, provided that:
The competitor was already in existence before termination, and
The Contractor had no involvement in the formation or internal planning of that competitor.
Non-solicitation:
At no time during the term of this Agreement, or for a period of 24 months thereafter, shall the Contractor:
Solicit, recruit, or induce any employee, contractor, or vendor of SRG PLUS INC to terminate their relationship;
Solicit or attempt to solicit any client, lead, or partner of SRG PLUS INC without prior written consent.
Bi-Lateral Non-Disclosure and Non-Circumvention
Definitions:
“Parties” refers to SRG PLUS INC and its representatives, and the Contractor and their representatives.
Summary:
Neither party shall disclose any confidential information obtained during the course of this Agreement to any outside party, by any means, without prior written consent.
Confidential Information
Any verbal, written, or electronic communications—including emails, messages, calls, or documents—shared between the Parties are considered confidential. Both Parties agree to:
Keep this information private and only use it for its intended purpose;
Take reasonable precautions to protect it from unauthorized disclosure;
Inform the other party immediately if any data is compromised, and cooperate to resolve any issues that arise.
Upon termination of this Agreement, both Parties agree to return or delete all confidential information and materials.
Non-Confidential Information
This confidentiality clause does not apply to:
Information that is already public or becomes public through lawful means;
Information disclosed by legal order, subpoena, or court judgment.
This agreement remains effective unless cancelled in writing or terminated by the main deal.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms shall remain in effect. This is a binding legal document enforceable in the United States and Canada.
Privacy Protection
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
All personal data that we collect and store is fully protected in accordance with the CCPA, which requires ensuring data security, preventing unauthorized access, and providing control over the use of personal data. The data will be stored on secure servers in cloud storage, which comply with all CCPA requirements.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
As a company working with contractors from the European Union, we also comply with GDPR regulations. This includes storing data in secure systems and processing it in accordance with the consents that have been given. We guarantee that your data will be used solely for the purpose of identity verification, and it will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
We collect and verify IDs to confirm the authenticity of the contractor and ensure the accuracy of the data we work with. Your data will be stored in encrypted form, and access to it will be limited to a select group of individuals within the company.
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