2. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES

Services are ongoing throughout the term of the agreement. Renee will leverage local and (as applicable) national networks and resources to generate qualified connections for Member. Renee accesses over 20 active social media groups, online networking resources and multiple digital platforms to refer Member, and uses ReneeVentrice.com digital marketing platforms to share reviews, personal testimonials, introduce and invite Member, and raise Member brand awareness and community visibility. Appropriate in-person opportunities will be shared with Member which may include but are not limited to: networking, vendor and community events.

Renee is not responsible for any costs associated with attending online or in person events, nor is Renee responsible for Member acceptance to any group or event that is suggested by Renee. Renee is not responsible for any interaction between Member and referrals, and makes no guarantees of sales, responses, pricing, fit or other conditions beyond making the generally qualified referral or vetted direct introduction. Because referrals are consumer request based the number of leads generated is variable.

The manner in which the services are to be performed and the specific hours to be worked by Renee shall be determined by Renee. Company will rely on Renee to work as many hours as she deems reasonably necessary to fulfill Renee's obligations under this Agreement.

3. PAYMENT

THE FOLLOWING INTRODUCTORY RATES EXPIRE AUG 31, 2024:
● Upfront, in-full incentive rate of $1000.00 for Premier Membership due upon joining Bizlationships.
● Split fee of $600 for Premier Membership due upon joining Bizlationships, and $600 due 90 days after signed agreement date

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Six Month Premier Membership- $500 up front due upon joining Bizlationships.

● Upfront, in-full incentive rate of $1500.00 for Elite Membership due upon joining Bizlationships.
● Split fee of $900 for Premier Membership due upon joining Bizlationships, and $900 due 90 days after signed agreement date

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THE FOLLOWING RATES ARE IN EFFECT STARTING SEP 1, 2024:
● Upfront, in-full incentive rate of $2000.00 for Premier Membership due upon signing agreement
● Split fee of $1200.00 for Premier Membership due upon signing agreement, and $1200.00 due 90 days after signed agreement date
● Upfront, in-full incentive rate of $2500.00 for Elite Membership due upon signing agreement
● Split fee of $1500.00 for Premier Membership due upon signing agreement, and $1500.00 due 90 days after signed agreement date

4. SUPPORT SERVICES. Company will provide the following for Renee to perform Bizlationships services:

1. Member is required to provide logo, services, specialties, and ideal client profile.
2. Member is required to activate promo code RV2024 (or similar) for the duration of the agreement for referral tracking, and an upgrade or special pricing to incentivize referred leads to choose Member’s services/products. Member is required to notify Renee of upgrade or special pricing adjustments before making changes.

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5. TERM/TERMINATION.

 

This Agreement shall be effective until Feb 28 2024 for Six Month Membership and  until Dec 31, 2025 for all other memberships with join date by Aug 31 2024. Agreement may be terminated by Renee without
refund if indisputable evidence exists of multiple, verified complaints of a drop in service level, if Member deceives, ghosts, mistreats or discriminates against any referral or introduction, or exhibits any other behavior, actions or policies that are misaligned with Renee’s values of professionalism, honesty, inclusivity, and integrity. Reports of invalid or unaccepted promo code may be grounds for membership termination.

Member may terminate this agreement if Member obtains indisputable evidence that Renee is in breach of the agreement by not performing the services outlined in Item 2. It is understood and accepted by Member that referrals are consumer-request based, and therefore the number of leads generated is variable beyond Renee’s control.

6. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. It is understood by the parties that Renee is an independent contractor with respect to Company, and not an employee of Company.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY.

All Member and Bizlationships proprietary information (collectively, "Information") which is
valuable, special and unique is protected from improper disclosure. In consideration for the disclosure of the Information, both Renee and Member agree that neither they nor anyone in their employ with access to Bizlationships will at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use any information for their own benefit, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other. Both Renee and Member will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this Agreement.

This Agreement is in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act and provides civil or criminal immunity to any individual for the disclosure of trade secrets: (i) made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, or to an attorney when the disclosure is to report suspected violations of the law; or (ii) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit if made under seal.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY AFTER TERMINATION. The confidentiality provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after the termination of this Agreement.

9. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid.

 

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties.

11. AMENDMENT.

This Agreement may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing and is signed by both parties.

12. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

13. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT.

The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

14. APPLICABLE LAW.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

15. ARBITRATION.

Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall select a mutually acceptable arbitrator knowledgeable about issues relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. In the event the parties are unable to agree to such a selection, each party will select an arbitrator and the two arbitrators in turn shall select a third arbitrator, all three of whom shall preside jointly over the matter. The arbitration shall take place at a location that is reasonably centrally located between the parties, or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties.

 

All documents, materials, and information in the possession of each party that are in any way relevant to the dispute shall be made available to the other party for review and copying no later than 30 days after the notice of arbitration is served. The arbitrator(s) shall not have the authority to modify any provision of this Agreement or to award punitive damages. The arbitrator(s) shall have the power to issue mandatory orders and restraint orders in connection with the arbitration. The decision rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered in conformity with the decision in any court having jurisdiction. The agreement to arbitration shall be specifically enforceable under the prevailing arbitration law. During the continuance of any arbitration proceeding, the parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement..