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This Independent Service Partner Agreement “Agreement” is effective as of ___ (dd-MMM-yyyy) between Lotus Enterprises, a company having its registered office at R-6, GTB complex TT Nagar, Bhopal. (“Company/ Lotus”) which term shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, mean and include its assigns/assignees, affiliates, subsidiaries, associates, administrators and successors of the Second Part.

The party of the first part and second part shall be individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” whereas, ___ (Independent Service Partner) based from ___, ___ represents and warrants that he/she has the requisite skills to provide services to Lotus. The company is engaged in the business inter-alia Task-fulfillment platform/staffing platform and the company required you to provide services according to the Statement of Work [SOW] which will be different for different services updated on 1st of every month. Focus of any services provided or project undertaken with Lotus Enterprises is on deliverable or outcomes as per the requirement. Independent Service Partner and the Company have reached an agreement on the below terms and conditions upon which Independent Service Partner will provide services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

No employment relationship: You agree that as independent Service partner is an independent business contractor and not an employee of the Company or any Client. You shall not represent directly or indirectly that you are an employee or legal representative of the Company. You shall not have the authority to incur any liabilities or obligations of any kind, in the name of, or on behalf of the Company. You acknowledge and agree that you are not subject to the direct control or supervision of the Company in relation to the services to be provided by you. You do not have the authority to create, modify or terminate a contractual relationship(s) between the Company and any third party or act for or bind the Company in any respect. You recognize and agree that no joint venture or partnership agreement is intended or created hereby. The obligations performed under these Terms by you and the Company shall be on a principal-to-principal basis.

Non-Exclusivity & Autonomy: You agree that you have entered into these Terms on a non-exclusive basis and that both Company and you have the ability to enter into agreements for providing consultancy or services to any third parties or platforms. You have autonomy to determine own schedules using your own methods and resources for satisfactory completion of service chosen to work on.

Representations: You hereby represent and warrant to the Company that: (i) you have the authority and legal capacity to enter into these Terms; (ii) you are not under any disability, restriction, or prohibition, which prevents you from performing or adhering to any of your duties or obligations under these Terms; (iii) you will at your own cost hold all necessary licenses, consents, permits and approvals required in connection with your provision of services under these Terms; (iv) you will arrange to undertake all necessary steps to be compliant under all the applicable laws, including taxation laws. You represent that currently, you do not have any obligations in respect of Goods and Services Tax (GST). You further agree to issue a prior notice to the Company informing them where the provisions of GST laws apply to you on account of meeting the applicability criteria. Failure to intimate the Company can result in immediate termination of your arrangement with the Company. Under no circumstances, does the Company take any responsibility whatsoever of your obligations under any applicable tax laws and you shall keep the Company indemnified in full for any direct or indirect loss that the Company may suffer due to you not complying with your obligations under applicable tax law or not informing the Company of your obligations in respect of GST.

Duties: You agree to perform the services with due diligence and in a safe, competent, professional, and workmanlike manner. In your performance of services, you agree to use your knowledge, skill, and ingenuity and use the best efforts to promote the interest of the Company and the Client. Lead Business Associate/ Project manager shall mean a person designated by Lotus responsible for ensuring all questions, issue and queries regarding payment are answered as well as providing any operational support that you may require while performing service independently under no control or supervision

Equipment and Devices: You agree to use your own equipment and devices for the purpose of performing services on the Platform. The Company does not take any responsibility to provide you with any resources for the purpose of these Terms.

Termination: The Company or you may terminate these Terms upon giving at least five (5) business days' advance notice to the other party. We may also terminate these Terms immediately and without notice and stop providing you access if material breech is detected, you violate applicable laws, or We reasonably believe termination is mandated by client.

Indemnification: You agree to keep the Company and its authorized representatives indemnified and harmless against any claims or demands that may be made by a third party for any loss or damage to such third party arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your breach of these Terms (ii) your improper use of the Applications provided, (iii) your provision of services to any Client on the Platform. You shall be solely responsible for payment of all taxes and compliance with all labour and employment requirements under applicable laws and shall keep the Company and its representatives indemnified and held harmless against any losses, damages, costs, and expenses that may be incurred or suffered by the Company, as a result of your failure to make such tax payments or on account of any breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence) or otherwise of any of your obligations contained herein.

Severability: Should any part of these Terms be declared illegal or unenforceable by a final adjudication of any tribunal or court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not alter the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision of these Terms unless the terms and provisions so declared illegal are expressly defined as a conditions precedent or as of the essence of these Terms, or comprising an integral part of, or inseparable from the remainder of these Terms.

Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. You and the Company agree that all proceedings brought to enforce the rights under these Terms shall be brought before and heard by the courts in Bhopal, India.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and acknowledged, as at the place and of the date first above written.