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2019 Sales Representative Employment Agreement
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, (“Representative”) and iEateryapp, LLC (“iEatery”), hereby enter into this Sales Representative Employment Agreement (“Agreement”). This Agreement constitutes the terms of services to be provided by Representative to iEatery or its assigns or designees during the 2019 Sales Program Term as defined herein below.
1. SALES REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
Representative represents and agrees that Representative is an employee of iEatery, but for State and Federal Income Tax purposes, Representative is, and shall be paid as, a “Direct Seller” as defined in Publication 15A of the Internal Revenue Service Employee Supplemental Tax Guide and IRS Code § 3508. Representative is, therefore, solely responsible for the timely payment of all taxes for any amounts paid to Representative under this Agreement including, but not limited to, all federal, state, or local taxes. Representative further represents and agrees that iEatery is under no obligation to withhold any amounts for taxes for Representative nor to inform Representative of any tax obligations, prepare any tax reports, or transfer any amounts for taxes. iEatery will provide licensing and worker’s compensation and general liability insurance coverage for Representative under iEatery’ insurance; and, where required by state law, withhold employment taxes such as unemployment withholdings. Representative represents and agrees that this Agreement is not, and shall not be construed as, an offer or contract of employment for any period, an offer or guarantee of future employment, or an offer or guarantee of a future contractual relationship.
Representative agrees to be responsible for such services as are commensurate with and required by such position and any other services as iEatery may assign or delegate to Representative from time to time.
The compensation that Representative shall receive for Representative’s services under this Agreement will be determined by the sales season that Representative works and set forth in a Compensation Plan, which will be provided on or before March 1, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference. Representative shall only be entitled to compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, and Representative shall not be entitled to any compensation from iEatery other than what is set forth in this Agreement. Any additional compensation or benefits of any kind to be provided by iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC to Representative shall be set forth in Schedule 2 attached hereto which must be signed by a Vice President (“CEO”) of iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC If anyone other than a CEO signs Schedule 2 or makes a promise to Representative regarding compensation or a benefit to be paid to Representative by iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC (“Unauthorized Promise”), then Representative acknowledges and represents that the individual does not have authority to make that Unauthorized Promise and such Unauthorized Promise is of no force or effect and Representative hereby represents and agrees that any Unauthorized Promise is not enforceable against iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC
4. SALES PROGRAM
The 2019 Sales Program commences on January 3, 2018, and ends on January 1, 2019 (“2019 Sales Program Term”). Representatives may elect in to various programs within the sales program by letting corporate know.
5. POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND CODE OF CONDUCT
Representative agrees to abide by all iEatery rules, regulations, employee handbooks, manuals, codes of conduct, training, policies, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to, those Policies set forth in Schedule 1 hereto. iEatery, in its sole discretion, may from time to time amend, modify or revise its rules, regulations, handbooks, manuals, policies, practices, procedures, and codes of conduct. By signing this Agreement, Representative represents and agrees that Representative has received, reviewed, read and agrees to abide by all of the provisions in the Employee Handbook and Training Manual, including the Sexual Harassment Policy set forth therein. Representative shall not perform any services for iEatery unless Representative is (i) authorized by iEatery to perform services in that area, (ii) properly licensed to perform services in that area, and (iii) has previously obtained any and all permits or licenses required for the services Representative is performing in that area. Representative represents and agrees that prior to performing any services for iEatery in any area, Representative will contact iEatery and notify iEatery of the locations where Representative intends to perform services. If a customer complains to iEatery or any governmental entity or cancels an account because of Representative’s alleged improper conduct, or because of an alleged violation of any of iEatery’ rules, regulations, handbooks, manuals, training, policies, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to, those Policies set forth in Schedule 1 hereto, including, but not limited to, performing services without the necessary or required permits or licenses, iEatery may terminate this Agreement, and Representative shall be liable and responsible to iEatery for any and all iEatery fines, other fines, damages, attorneys’ fees and or costs incurred as a result of Representative’s actions. Representative shall faithfully, and to the best of Representative’s ability, perform all of the services and duties required under the expressed or implicit terms of this Agreement. Representative agrees to comply with all laws, rules, regulations and ordinances applicable to the services that Representative performs under this Agreement and that Representative will review and make himself/herself aware of said laws, rules, regulations and ordinances before performing any services for iEatery under this Agreement. Representative hereby acknowledges and agrees that a violation of iEatery’ rules, regulations, handbooks, manuals, training, policies, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to, those Policies set forth in Schedule 1 may cause irreparable injury and damage, the measure of which cannot be adequately determined or remedied at law. iEatery shall therefore be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief, without the requirement of bond or other surety, to prevent violation of these provisions, as well as One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) as liquidated damages for each and every violation of this Section, and shall forfeit any monies to be paid to him by iEatery. Representative authorizes iEatery to deduct the liquidated damage amount from any amounts owing to Representative.
6. iEatery UNIFORM AND WORK MATERIALS
The “iEatery Uniform” shall be an iEatery issued polo-style shirt and an iEatery picture identification badge worn on an iEatery lanyard. Representative may also wear an iEatery baseball cap. iEatery will provide Representative with the following items for the summer: four (4) polo-style shirts, an iEatery baseball cap, a picture identification badge and lanyard. The iEatery uniform will be sent out according to Representative’s verified start date. Representative is responsible for verifying their start date with their m anager, and the corporate department, 1stop. Representative represents and agrees that (i) Representative will not wear any unauthorized apparel while working for iEatery, and (ii) Representative will not wear any clothing or identification bearing the iEatery mark or logo, or the marks or logos of iEateryapp, LLC, iEatery Solar, LLC., GFunnel, Inc., after the expiration of this Agreement. iEatery will provide Representative with work materials necessary for Representative to provide the services under this Agreement including forms and paperwork, access to Street Genie and Insider. By signing this Agreement, Representative represents and agrees that (i) Representative will use the iEatery Uniform in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, (ii) the iEatery Uniform and the logos and marks on the iEatery Uniform and the iEatery mark are the property of iEatery and that Representative has no rights to them, (iii) Representative will not abuse the iEatery Uniform or wear it except while performing services for iEatery under the terms of this Agreement, and (iv) the iEatery Uniform is issued to Representative solely for use during work related functions and not for personal use. Representative is responsible for the reasonable care and maintenance of the iEatery Uniform and shall return the iEatery Uniform to iEatery at the end of the 2019 Sales Program Term or such earlier date as iEatery may request. Representative agrees that in the event that his or her identification badge is lost or stolen, Representative will immediately report that information to Representative’s manager or supervisor. Once the iEatery Uniform has been issued, it is the responsibility of Representative to purchase additional or replacement uniform apparel at the iEatery store if necessary. Once the iEatery identification badge has been issued, it is the responsibility of Representative to purchase a replacement badge at the iEatery store if necessary.
iEatery may make available to Representative optional Single or Family housing accommodations and furniture rental for the 2019 Sales Program Term in the area where Representative has agreed to provide services under this Agreement. If Representative participates in iEatery’ sales housing program, Representative hereby directs iEatery to deduct from Representative’s paycheck each week during the 2019 Sales Program Term (covering rent, furniture, and reasonable utilities) an amount that will be set forth in Schedule 8 and provided on or before March 1, 2019.
iEatery is a drug-free work place and Representative is prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, selling, or using illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or any other controlled substance not specifically prescribed to Representative, in any iEatery housing, at any workplace, or while performing any services under this Agreement. Violation of this policy shall result in the termination of this Agreement. Representative represents, agrees and consents to random drug testing of Representative at the sole discretion of iEatery. Testing will be done only for illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol use. Representative agrees and understands that as a condition of this Agreement and his employment with iEatery, Representative is required to submit to such a test at the request of iEatery, and Representative agrees that Representative’s signature on this Agreement shall be Representative’s express authorization to any such testing. Representative agrees and understands that Representative’s failure to submit to a drug or alcohol test will result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
9. RESPONDING AND REPORTING TO CORPORTE
Communication with corporate support functions may be required from time-to-time. Representative is responsible to do so in timely manner. Periodically, government agencies may request employee information requiring Representative’s involvement, such as E-Verify or other state reporting processes. In these cases, iEatery, or its subsidiary and affiliated companies, may make a request for information from representative in order to respond to government agencies in a timely manner. Failure to respond to these requests can result in fines or legal action against the iEatery. Representatives should respond to iEatery’ requests for information or consent as soon as is practical, but not to exceed 2 weeks. On occasion, a response sooner than 2 weeks may be required and if so, it will be communicated and enforced. Failure to respond to written requests, including text or e-mail requests, may result in termination of employment due to non-response. Representative should report any arrest, charge, or indictments for any criminal offense above a Class C misdemeanor to iEatery’ HR, Licensing and Compliance Departments within 72 hours. While the arrest, charge, or indictment may not result in any change in the relationship between you and iEatery, failure to report is in violation of this Agreement and may result in termination of this Agreement and your employment.
This Agreement is contingent on iEatery’ receipt, evaluation and approval of a background check on Representative. Accordingly, Representative hereby expressly authorizes iEatery or any of its affiliates to perform a background check on Representative, and Representative shall cooperate in the performance of said background check. Representative’s failure to provide consent to or the required information for a background check, or failure to answer any background question fully and truthfully, will result in the termination of this Agreement.
Representative will (i) complete any and all necessary licensing applications, (ii) provide accurate and truthful information on all licensing applications or to any governmental entity that requests any information from Representative for purposes of licensing, permits, or other requirements for the performance of Representative’s services under this Agreement, and (iii) not perform any services under this Agreement for iEatery unless Representative has completed all licensing, permitting, or other requirements for said services, including, but not limited to, obtaining, if necessary, any and all licenses required for said services. Representative’s failure or inability to obtain any license or permit necessary or required for Representative to perform services under this Agreement, or performance of any services under this Agreement without the necessary or required license or permit is a breach of this Agreement and shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement.
Representative will provide Representative’s own transportation to and from the area where Representative has been assigned to perform services for the 2019 Sales Program Term.
13. ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS AND WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP AND IMPROVEMENTT
A. Assignment. Representative shall keep iEatery fully informed of inventions and works of authorship conceived by Representative (either alone or with others) during Representative’s employment with iEatery and hereby assigns to iEatery all rights in and to such inventions and works of authorship. Representative covenants and agrees that, upon the request of iEatery, Representative shall make, execute, and deliver such additional assignments and other instruments as may be necessary or convenient for effectuating or further memorializing such assignment.
B. Further Assurances. Representative further agrees that (i) all such inventions and works of authorship (to the extent of Representative's interest therein) shall be the property of iEatery, (ii) Representative shall not assign to any person other than iEatery any interest therein, and (iii) Representative shall, without charge to iEatery, assign to v all of Representative's right, title and interest in any such inventions and works of authorship, and execute, acknowledge and deliver such instruments as are necessary to confirm the ownership thereof by iEatery.
14.TERMINATION OFAGREEMENT
Representative agrees that this Agreement may be terminated as follows:
A. Termination by Representative. Representative terminates this Agreement for any reason prior to the end of the 2019 Sales Program Term, Representative shall (i) not be entitled to any Earnings subsequent to Representative’s termination of this Agreement, regardless of whether Representative would have been eligible or entitled to such Earnings had Representative not terminated this Agreement prior to January 1, 2019, and (ii) pay iEatery for all rents, utilities, and deposits on housing and furniture Representative requested for the entirety of the 2019 Sales Program Term, regardless of whether Representative lives in the apartments, less any amounts previously paid pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, “Earnings” shall be defined to include advances, bonuses, overrides, or incentives of any kind, but shall not include any unpaid commissions that Representative earned as of the date of Representative’s termination of this Agreement.
B. Termination For Cause. If iEatery terminates this Agreement For Cause prior to January 1, 2019, Representative agrees and understands that Representative shall (i) not be entitled to any Earnings subsequent to Representative’s termination of this Agreement, regardless of whether Representative would have been eligible or entitled to such Earnings had this Agreement not been terminated by iEatery prior to January 1, 2019, and (ii) pay iEatery for all rents, utilities, and deposits on housing and furniture Representative requested for the entirety of the 2019 Sales Program Term, regardless of whether Representative lives in the apartments, less any amounts previously paid pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement. Termination “For Cause” shall include, but is not limited to, (i) commission of a crime involving moral turpitude, theft, fraud or deceit, (ii) conduct that brings iEatery, or any of its affiliates, into public disgrace or disrepute, including, but not limited to, being arrested for or charged with a crime, (iii) Representative’s death, (iv) violation or breach of any provision of this Agreement, (v) violation of iEatery’ rules, regulations, handbooks, manuals, policies, practices and procedures, (vi) providing any false or misleading information to iEatery, or any of iEatery’ affiliates, or directing, instructing or encouraging any one to provide false or misleading information to iEatery, or any of iEatery’ affiliates (including, but not limited to, directing, instructing or encouraging a person to provide false or misleading information on any survey), (vii) failure to perform any of Representative’s obligations under this Agreement, or (viii) failure or inability to obtain any necessary or required license(s) or permit(s).
C. Termination of Agreement by iEatery without Cause. If iEatery terminates this Agreement other than For Cause prior to January 1, 2019, Representative’s eligibility for all Earnings that have not been paid will not be affected and the payment of those Earnings to Representative shall be governed by this Agreement as though Representative worked until January 1, 2019, during the entirety of the 2019 Sales Program Term.
D. Upon termination of Agreement, accounts sold by Representative may not be transferred or changed from Representative to any other active or existing Representative.
15. NON-SOLICITATION OF CUSTOMERS
During the term of this Agreement, and in the event of termination of this Agreement or Representative’s employment with iEatery, and for a period of five (5) years from the date of such termination, Representative shall not directly or indirectly, nor aid, abet, assist, encourage, or influence others to, take any action to induce or attempt to induce, solicit or attempt to solicit, or encourage or attempt to encourage, in any capacity, on Representative’s behalf or on behalf of any other firm, person, or entity, any customer of iEatery, iEateryapp, LLC, GFunnel Inc., or of any agent, dealer, assignee, or assignor of said entities (herein defined as a “Customer”) who lives within 100 miles of a location where Representative performed services under this Agreement, to terminate any contract with iEatery, iEateryapp, LLC, GFunnel, Inc., or of any agent, dealer, assignee, or assignor of said entities, or to cause any Customer contract to be cancelled, not renewed, or cause Customer to enter into a contract with another company for services or products similar to that provided to Customer under their contract with iEateryapp, LLC, GFunnel, Inc., or of any agent, dealer, assignee, or assignor of said entities.
16. NON-SOLICITATION OF PERSONNEL
During the term of this Agreement, and in the event of termination of this Agreement or Representative’s employment with iEatery, and for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of such termination, Representative shall not directly or indirectly, nor aid, abet, assist, encourage, or influence others to, induce or attempt to induce, solicit or attempt to solicit, or encourage or attempt to encourage, in any capacity, on Representative’s behalf or on behalf of any other firm, person, or entity, any representative, employee, or contractor of iEatery, iEateryapp, LLC, or GFunnel, Inc., (“Personnel”) to terminate their relationship with that entity or to work for an entity that competes with iEatery, iEateryapp, LLC, GFunnel, Inc.
17. PROTECTIONOFTRADESECRET/PROPRIETARYINFORMATION
Representative acknowledges and agrees that the names, addresses, product specifications, contract terms, and other identifying information regarding any Customer constitute Trade Secret/Proprietary Information, and that the unauthorized use or disclosure of this or any other Trade Secret/Proprietary Information that Representative obtained during the course of this Agreement, or thereafter, constitutes unfair competition and/or misappropriation of trade secrets. Representative will not to engage in any unfair competition or theft of trade secrets during the term of Representative’s employment or at any time thereafter. However, Representative shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. If Representative files a lawsuit for retaliation by iEatery for reporting a suspected violation of law then Representative may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of Representative and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if Representative (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.
18. VIOLATIONS OF NON-SOLICITATION OF CUSTOMERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Representative acknowledges and agrees that any violation of Paragraphs 15, 16, or 17 (collectively the “Restrictive Covenants”) by Representative (a “Violation”) will cause iEatery and/or its parent, iEateryapp, LLC, immediate and irreparable harm and shall entitle iEatery and iEateryapp, LLC, to injunctive relief prohibiting the continuation of a Violation. In addition, a Violation shall entitle iEatery and iEateryapp, LLC to recover from Representative liquidated damages in an amount of $25,000 per violation. In the event of a Violation, iEatery and iEateryapp, LLC, may commence a lawsuit in a Court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Texas by filing a complaint (the “Lawsuit”). iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC may serve the Representative with the complaint, a summons, and any other documents commencing the Lawsuit in any method allowed by Rule 4(d) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The Representative acknowledges and agrees that iEatery and iEateryapp, LLC, upon request to the Court, may serve Representative the complaint, a summons, and any accompanying documents by (i) email to the email account identified on this Agreement, or (ii) certified mail to the permanent address identified on this Agreement and that such service will adequately and reasonably apprise Representative of the pendency of the Lawsuit. If the Representative fails to appear after being served with the complaint, then iEatery and/or iEateryapp, LLC shall be entitled to a default judgment against Representative pursuant to Rule 55(b)(1) or (b)(2) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure in an amount equal to $25,000 multiplied by each violation alleged in the complaint. Further, Representative acknowledges and agrees that upon proof to the Court of a violation pursuant to Rule 55(b)(2) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, iEatery and/or iEateryapp, LLC shall also be entitled to a default judgment for liquidated damages of $25,000 for each violation by Representative that iEatery and/or iEateryapp, LLC learn of after the commencement of the Lawsuit and not contained in the complaint, plus interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. If Representative does make a timely appearance in the Lawsuit pursuant to the applicable Texas Rules of Civil Procedure then Representative acknowledges and consents that the Lawsuit shall be transferred to the Arbitration Proceeding as the same is defined in Schedule 4 to this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing and in order to protect them from immediate and irreparable harm, iEatery and/or iEatery may elect to stay the transfer of the Arbitration Proceeding in order to seek a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction in the Lawsuit pursuant to Texas R. Civ. P. 65A. Upon the Court’s grant or denial of a preliminary injunction, the matter shall then be transferred to the Arbitration Proceeding.
19. iEateryapp, LLC AS INTENDED THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
Representative hereby represents and agrees that iEateryapp, LLC shall be, and is hereby, named as an express and direct intended third-party beneficiary of this Agreement, and is not merely an incidental or potential beneficiary of this Agreement. As such, iEateryapp, LLC is legally entitled to enforce this Agreement.
No supplement, modification, amendment or waiver of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided in writing. Any failure to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any such terms or conditions.
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or on the third day after being deposited in the United States mail, postage paid, addressed as follows:
iEatery, LLC Attn:
Cameron Garlick, CEO 12750 South Pipeline Rd Euless, Texas 76040
Legal Department, Compliance 12750 South Pipeline Rd
At the address(es) listed on Representative’s W-9, application, or this Agreement.
22. FULL UNDERSTANDING
Representative acknowledges that Representative has carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement, including any and all Exhibits attached hereto and documents referenced herein, and that Representative is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. Representative acknowledges and represents that he has not been provided legal advice by iEatery, iEateryapp, LLC, or any of its lawyers regarding this Agreement. No other person or affiliate of iEatery can sign on behalf of Representative
This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, between Representative and iEatery concerning the subject matter hereof. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under Texas law which law shall govern this agreement and its terms, conditions, and provisions whether or not Representative is a resident or conducts business in the State of Texas. However, if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
This Agreement, together with all of the schedules, exhibits and codes, handbooks and policies referenced herein or attached hereto, represents the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior representations and agreements, whether oral or written, pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and cannot be modified, changed, waived or terminated except by a writing signed by the parties. No course of conduct or trade custom or usage will in any way be used to explain, modify, amend or otherwise construe this Agreement.
25. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE
The parties agree that this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to the application of conflicts of law principles. The parties agree that any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be instituted in a Texas State Court in Salt Lake County or Texas County, Texas and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of either such court provided, however, that a suit for a violation of Paragraph 15, 16, or 17 may be subject to the Arbitration Proceeding pursuant to Paragraph 18 above and as defined Schedule 4 hereto.
26. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors or assignees of iEatery.
The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGES, REPRESENTS AND AGREES THAT REPRESENTATIVE HAS CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT REPRESENTATIVE IS VOLUNTARILY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT.
Representative’s Printed Name
iEateryapp, LLC.
SCHEDULE 1: IEATERY POLICIES
SCHEDULE 2: ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT
SCHEDULE 3: SEXUAL HARRASSMENT POLICY
SCHEDULE 4: ABITRATION PROCEEDINGS
SCHEDULE 5: IEATERY PACKAGES (released on or before March 1, 2019)
SCHEDULE 6: IEATERY CREDIT CRITERIA & POINTS (released on or before March 1, 2019)
SCHEDULE 7: SALES RULES (released on or before March 1, 2019)
1. AMENDMENT POLICIES
iEatery may change any and/or all of the Policies & Criteria outlined in this attachment at any time. Any changes will be published prior to the start of the selling season and will be available for review by Representative in the corporate office or Sales Office.
2. IEATERY MEDIA POLICY
All requests from the media for information regarding iEatery, its relationship with iEatery, employees, customers, policies, internal communications, sales processes, product information etc. must be directed to John Maese in iEatery Public Relations: John@iEatery.co. Sales Representatives, Consultants and all other personnel who are asked by a reporter to comment on any matters relating to iEatery or its relationship with iEatery shall respectfully decline comment and direct all questions to iEatery Public Relations. iEatery recognizes the valuable role media plays in disseminating news to the public as well as others that follow our industry closely. Coordinating responses to questions from news media insures that the information provided is accurate and consistent. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, termination.
3. IEATERY POLICY ON UNLICENSED SOLICITING
At iEatery, our goal is to protect businesses. That includes protecting the future of all of those who work for iEatery by insuring IEATERY’s future as a full service restaurant service company. A threat to iEatery’s ability to protect the future for our businesses is when any iEatery sales and fulfilment team members fail to obtain necessary licenses. The following is a policy that is written for all individuals who work for iEatery, whether a Sales Representative, Technician, or Corporate employee: If a Supervisor, Manager or Sales Representative knows and or tells a Representative to work unlicensed, he will be in violation of this policy. It is the responsibility of the Representative to inform those whom they supervise of the current licensing policies. Failure to comply with this policy will result in termination.
4. IEATERY POLICY ON SOLICITING OUT OF BOUNDARIES
iEatery has specific borders for each Campaign area during the summer. These borders are not to be taken lightly and any office that sells outside their designated area will receive a $100.00 per account deduction and forfeit of all overrides to the Sales Manager, Regional, and CEO, the Sales Manager will not receive credit for the account, and $100.00 per account will be given to the Sales Manager whose area they entered. Accounts put in by the Sales Representatives will not count towards the Representatives individual account levels. Please note: iEatery will not be imposing this penalty if the office puts in one or two accounts over their border. It will be at the sole discretion of the Executives to decide if the above is charged.
5. IEATERY POLICY OF 85 MILES
Whenever a team drives over 85 miles from their apartment complex throughout the Campaign, the applicable Sales Manager is responsible to pay for lodging for the Restaurant Consultants in that remote area. Before leaving the area, the Sales Managers should book rooms for the Restaurant Consultants. If the Sales Manager fails to book rooms, the technician or his manager may contact Housing directly to have the room(s) booked. If Housing is engaged to book the room(s), the Sales Manager will be charged for each room booked. Room charges will be deducted from the Sales Manager’s next paycheck without exception. Occupancy will be up to three techs per room. Sales Managers who book rooms directly with a local hotel/motel will avoid being charged on their next paycheck. Consultants who’s Sales Managers do not book rooms directly should plan ahead and contact Housing during the day (before 5PM MST) to avoid issues late at night. 85.1 miles counts as over 85 miles. Distance is determined by the “suggested route” using Google Maps, from the complex address to the install address in question.
6. IEATERY SALES REPRESENTATIVE CODE OF CONDUCT
a. Representatives must carry identification at all times.
i. The identification must be clearly visible to Clients and have the name of the Representative, the identification number, and an accurate photo of the Representative.
b. Representatives must wear a company approved uniform at all times when selling goods or services or when otherwise representing iEatery to 3rd parties.
c. At the initiation of a sales presentation, Representatives must (i) clearly and correctly identify themselves by name, and company name, and (ii) state the purpose of their solicitation without request from the customer.
d. Representatives shall not (i) generically identify themselves as being from “the restaurant company” or “the security company”; or (ii) state that they are simply upgrading or updating the customer’s .
e. Representatives shall be properly licensed and registered in compliance with any applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
2. Client Respect
a. Representatives shall discontinue a sales presentation and immediately leave the premises upon the request of a Client;
b. Representatives shall not approach a Client’s premises if a “No Solicitation”, “No Soliciting” or "No Trespassing” sign is posted;
c. Representatives shall not remove another company’s restaurant equipment or signage from a customer’s property.
d. All contact with Clients shall be made in a polite manner and during reasonable hours.
3. Deceptive or Unlawful Business Practices
a. Representatives shall not engage in deceptive, misleading, unlawful, or unethical business practices. Representatives shall not falsely state or imply any of the following to a potential customer:
i. That a competitor company is going out of business or is in financial difficulty;
ii. That a competitor company does not exist, or that it is changing or has changed its company name;
iii. That the Representative’s company is acquiring, merging with, has been taken over, or is part of a competitor company;
iv. That the Representative is a representative or agent for, is acting on behalf of, or is otherwise acting with the consent or approval of a competitor company;
v. That the Representative’s company is the “sister” company of a competitor company;
vi. That the Representative’s company manufactures the equipment used by a competitor company;
vii. That the Representative’s company is performing routine maintenance on a competitor company’s equipment;
viii. That any change proposed during a sales solicitation is an “update” or “upgrade” of an existing when such a transaction requires an agreement with a person, company, or entity different than the Client’s existing restaurant or restaurant servicing service agreement;
ix. That the Representative’s company, or any other entity, is “taking over” the servicing of a competitor company’s accounts or has purchased the customer’s account from a competitor company;
x. That a competitor company is not, or has stopped, or is no longer capable of servicing the restaurant for that person or residence;
xi. That the Representative or the Representative’s company is affiliated with, has the endorsement of, or is in any manner acting at the direction of, any governmental or law enforcement agency;
xii. That the Client or prospective Client has been specially selected to receive a bargain, discount, or other advantage;
xiii. That the Client commodities that are being offered for sale cannot be purchased in any place of business, but only through direct solicitation; or
xiv. That the Client or prospective Client will receive a discount, rebate, or other benefit for permitting his Business or other property, real or personal, to be used as a so-called “model Business” or “model property” for demonstration or advertising purposes.
b. Representatives shall not:
i. Misrepresent the capabilities of their products or services;
ii. Quote statistics, purported costs savings, or provide other information that is known to be false or misleading, and that the Representative has not made a reasonable effort to objectively quantify or substantiate;
iii. Falsely represent to a Client that someone has purchased or endorsed the Representative or the company the Representative represents; and
iv. Write or assist a customer to cancel their existing service;
a. Representatives shall offer potential customers accurate information regarding:
i. Price, Performance of equipment and services; Credit requirements and other qualifying requirements; Terms of payment; Cooling-off or right of rescission periods; After-sales service; and Installation scheduling.
b. When making comparisons with another company’s products and services, Representative must use truthful information based on facts that can be objectively substantiated.
c. Representative shall take appropriate steps to safeguard the protection of all private information provided by a Client, a prospective Client, or other independent salespeople.
d. Representative shall always inform the prospective Client of a credit authorization requirement and receive customer consent before requesting the credit authorization.
e. Representatives shall give accurately answer questions from Clients.
***THIS MUST BE SIGNED BY AN iEatery,LLC. CORPORATE EXECUTIVE OFFICER(“CEO”) BELOW TO BE ENFORCEABLE. IF IT IS NOT SIGNED BY A CEO THEN THE TERMS ARE NULL AND VOID. REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGES AND REPRESENTS THAT IF ANYONE OTHER THAN A CEO SIGNS THIS SCHEDULE OR PROMISES THE REPRESENTATIVE ANY COMPENSATION OR OTHER BENEFIT TO BE PROVIDED BY IEATERY OR iEateryapp, LLC, THAT THE REPRESENTATIVE SHALL NOT RELY ON THAT INDIVIDUAL AS HAVING THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SUCH PROMISE ON BEHALF OF iEatery OR iEatery , LLC.
REPRESENTATIVE AGREES THAT THE TERMS, IF ANY, OUTLINED ABOVE ON THIS SCHEDULE 2 ARE ONLY BINDING UPON iEateryapp, LLC IF CEO HAS APPROVED AND AGREED TO THIS SCHEDULE 2 ON BEHALF OF iEateryapp, LLC FAILURE TO OBTAIN CEO’s SIGNATURE TO THIS SCHEDULE 2 WILL RESULT IN THIS ATTACHMENT BEING NULL AND VOID, AND UNENFORCEABLE AGAINST ANY PARTY, AND iEatery, LLC SHALL NOT BE BOUND BY ANY OF THE TERMS SET FORTH.
iEatery, LLC:
iEatery, LLC. POLICY PROHIBITING ANY AND ALL ACTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND/ OR DISCRIMINATION AND THE iEatery PROCEDURE FOR THE HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND / OR DISCRIMINATION. {as Modified on the date of July 17, 2018}
iEatery, LLC. is unconditionally committed to doing everything in its power to prevent sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination in the Company and to provide its employees with an effective and efficient procedure for the reporting and resolution of Complaints involving allegations of same. To effectuate its goal, the Company has established a strict, no tolerance policy regarding sexual harassment and illegal discrimination. In addition, the Company has developed a procedure for handling these complaints which involves a thorough investigation, immediate implementation of the appropriate discipline where appropriate and the prevention of any act of retaliation against the employee who reported the allegation. The Company strives to have a work environment devoid of sexual harassment and illegal discrimination. However, iEatery employees, in reporting incidents of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination, should do so without fear of recriminations or reprisals.
Please be advised that this document shall constitute the OFFICIAL and mandatory procedure to be followed regarding the reporting and handling of complaints alleging incidents of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination. This document shall also constitute the exclusive iEatery Company Policy regarding these topics. Training provided by the Company on these topics shall supplement and reinforce but not replace the policies and procedures articulated in this document.
iEatery has established and is committed to maintaining an absolute no tolerance policy regarding sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination. Specifically, the Company strictly prohibits any behavior which constitutes sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination by any of its employees regardless of his/her position with the Company as well as by any third parties transacting business with an iEatery employee who is determined to have engaged in behavior barred by these policies shall be subject to the imposition of immediate discipline up to and including termination.
All iEatery employees are subject to the provisions of the iEatery Policy prohibiting sexual harassment and illegal discrimination including but not limited to managers, supervisors, non- supervisory personnel, corporate office employees and Branch office employees. In addition, this policy applies to any and all third parties who conduct business with the Company including but not limited to vendors. RETALIATION STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
Under no circumstances will the Company tolerate any act of retaliation taken against an employee who brings a complaint alleging sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination. Any iEatery employee who engages in acts of retaliation shall be subject to immediate discipline up to and including termination. PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR:
The iEatery sexual harassment policy prohibits all behavior which constitutes sexual harassment including, but not limited to, sexual harassment by a male against a female, a male against another male, a female against a male and/or a female against another female. It is not possible to enumerate all conduct that constitutes sexual harassment. However, we have provided for your review a non-exhaustive list of examples of such conduct.
The following behaviors on the part of any iEatery employee toward another iEatery employee regardless of supervisory or non-supervisory statues which constitute sexual harassment include but are not limited to the following:
• Unwelcome and offensive sexual flirtation, advances or propositions;
• Graphic verbal comments about an individual’s body part thereof;
• Sexually degrading words or phrases to describe an individual;
• The display in the work place of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
• Requests or demands for sexual favors;
• Verbal abuse or joking that is sexually oriented, including but not limited to innuendos or any other tasteless action
• Displaying any intimidating, hostile, or offensive attitude toward any person due to rejection of unwanted sexually-oriented attentions;
• Interfering with any employee’s performance by sexually-oriented conduct.
• Any and all other sexually-harassing conduct in the work place, whether committed by Owners, Senior Management, Managers, Supervisors, or non-supervisory employees, is also STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• Promising, insinuation and/or suggesting either explicitly or implicitly that an employee’s submission to any sexual advance will favorably affect that employee’s terms or conditions of employment or career development in any manner.
• Threatening, insinuating, or suggesting in any manner either explicitly or implicitly, that an employee’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect the employee’s employment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, shifts, or any other term or condition of employment or career development.
• Retaliating in any manner against an employee who has brought forth an allegation either directly to that Supervisor or Manager or to anyone else at the Company.
• Abusing one’s position to intimidate other employees.
iEatery is unequivocal in its pledge to take the requisite action to prevent to the best of its ability behavior constituting illegal discrimination and to address any complaints alleging that illegal discrimination has taken place by conducting a comprehensive investigation and based upon the results of said investigation instituting immediate remedial action.
Definition of Illegal Discrimination
Illegal discrimination and/or harassment based upon any illegal factor including but not limited to the following shall constitute illegal discrimination and will not be tolerated by iEatery:
• Military service status
• Membership or non-membership in any church,
society, or other organization, or other such factors protected by state and/or federal law or local ordinance
REPORTING&INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE:
Investigation Commitment: iEatery is unwavering in its pledge to promptly and effectively respond to any and all allegations of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination. Upon receipt of the required notification of any allegation of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination, the Company will initiate, conduct and complete a thorough investigation of said allegation. Upon the conclusion of said investigation, if the Company determines that there is evidence to support the allegations of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination, the Company will take immediate remedial action against the investigated employee alleged to have violated the policy on sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination including but not limited to the imposition of discipline up to and including termination. In no event regardless of the results of the investigation will the Company tolerate any act of retaliation against the employee who brought the allegation.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE COMPANY CAN ONLY INVESTIGATE AND ACT UPON ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT WHICH IT HAS KNOWLEDGE OF.
AS SUCH, IT IS CRITICAL THAT ANY iEatery EMPLOYEE WHO BELIEVES THAT HE/SHE HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION BY ANY iEatery EMPLOYEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH iEatery IMMEDIATELY REPORTS THE ALLEGATION(S) SO THAT SAME MAY BE INVESTIGATED.
MANDATORY REPORTING PROCEDURES:
The following procedure constitutes the Exclusive and Mandatory Procedure for reporting allegations of Sexual Harassment and/or Illegal Discrimination.
Note:Who should allegations of Sexual Harassment and/or Illegal Discrimination be reported to? Any and all allegations of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination are required to be reported to one of the following three individuals from the corporate office:
2. Human Resources CEO
NOTICE TO ANY EMPLOYEE OTHER THAN THE MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES, HUMAN RESOURCES CEO, OR GENERAL COUNSEL SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE THE REQUIRED NOTICE OF AN ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL
HARASSMENT AND/OR ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION.
Notice to your Supervisor including but not limited to a Sales Vice President, a Sales Regional Manager, a Sales Market Manager, a Field Sales Manager, a Department Supervisor, a Department Manager (with the exception of the Human Resources Manager and/or the General Counsel) WILL NOT CONSTITUTE THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO AN
ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND/OR ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION.
However, Supervisors including but not limited to a Sales Regional Manager, a Sales Market Manager, a Field Sales Manager, a Department Supervisor, or a Department Manager ARE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY AND ALL ALLEGATIONS of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination reported to them by their employees to one of the following three individuals from the Corporate office:
iEatery is committed to providing a comfortable and convenient forum for employees to provide the requisite notification of any allegations of harassment and/or illegal discrimination. Allegations may be presented to any of the three above referenced individuals in person, telephonically and/or in writing. Although employees working out of the branch offices are always welcome to present their allegations in person at the corporate office, this will likely not be the most convenient format due to geographical distance. As such, these employees may report their allegations telephonically.
TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATION:
Telephone calls may be initiated from the branch office if the employee reporting the incident is comfortable doing so. The employee should simply request that the Branch Office administrator arrange for a call to be placed to one of the three individuals authorized to receive such allegations. If the employee reporting the allegations is not comfortable initiating the call from the branch office, the employee may use the company’s toll free number to contact any one of three individuals authorized to receive these complaints. One of these three individuals will make arrangements to speak with you at a time which is mutually convenient.
Employees may also present their allegations in writing and may forward the written report by mail, email and/or fax. However, written allegations will require follow up either in person or telephonically during the course of the investigation. When are allegations of Sexual Harassment and/or Illegal Discrimination required to be reported? Allegations of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination should be reported at the earliest possible time after the event(s) that forms the basis of allegation has occurred. Since a thorough investigation of the allegation will take place upon receipt of notification of said allegation, it is important that the allegations be brought to the attention of the Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Assistant, or General Counsel immediately to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
The official procedure for investigating an allegation of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination is as follows:
Who shall conduct the investigation?
The Human Resources Manager in conjunction with the General Counsel shall initiate and conduct the investigation of an allegation for sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination.
How the investigation shall be conducted
The investigation of an allegation of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination will be conducted as follows: The Human Resources Manager in conjunction with the General Counsel will speak with all the individuals whom it reasonably believes to have knowledge of the facts which constitute the basis of the allegation(s). The evidence presented will be evaluated and a determination will be made as to whether sufficient evidence to support the allegation has been presented. The findings will be reported to personnel with authority to take appropriate corrective action. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any person who has violated this policy and other actions will be taken as appropriate to remedy problems caused by the misconduct. The outcome of the investigative process will be reported to relevant parties, as is considered to be practical and/or appropriate.
iEatery will make its best efforts to protect the confidentiality of the employee who has brought the allegation of sexual harassment and/or illegal discrimination. However, in order to conduct an effective and thorough investigation, it will likely be necessary to reveal the identity of this individual. However, the company is committed to revealing this identity only to those individuals who have a need to know of it. To the extent considered by iEatery to be practicable and appropriate in order to meet the purposes of investigating, responding to claims, complaints and charges, and achieving the other objectives of this policy, confidentiality will be maintained.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE iEatery POLICY PROHIBITING ANY AND ALL ACTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND/OR DISCRIMINATION AND THE iEatery PROCEDURE FOR THE HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND/OR DISCRIMINATION POLICY
SCHEDULE 4: ARBITRATION PROCEEDING
1 Applicability and Purpose:
1.1 This Arbitration Proceeding shall be used in the event that iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC commences a Lawsuit against Representative pursuant to Paragraph 18 of the Agreement for an alleged violation(s) of any of the terms of Paragraphs 15, 16, or 17 of the Agreement and Representative makes a timely appearance in the Lawsuit pursuant to the applicable Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
1.2 The purpose of this Arbitration Proceeding is to provide for a fair and speedy resolution of claims arising out of an alleged violation(s) of Paragraphs 15, 16, or 17 of the Agreement (the “Dispute”). For the purposes of this Arbitration Proceeding iEatery and its parent, iEateryapp, LLC, and Representative may be referred to singularly as “Party”, collectively as “Parties”, or respectively as “Claimant” and “Respondent.” When this Schedule 4 refers to iEatery that reference shall be meant to include iEatery, LLC. and any affiliates, subsidiaries, assignees, and successors in interest of iEatery or iEateryapp, LLC
2 Commencement of Arbitration:
2.1 Within 5 business days of the Representative’s appearance in the Lawsuit, the Parties shall file a stipulated motion and order to stay the Lawsuit and compel arbitration pursuant to Texas Code § 7-171-A.
2.2 If a Party refuses to join in a stipulated motion then the other Party may immediately file a motion to compel arbitration pursuant to Texas Code § 7-171-A and, if the Court grants said motion, then the Party filing the motion to compel arbitration shall be entitled to recover its attorney’s fees and costs incurred in pursuing the motion from a Party who opposed the motion.
3 Selection and Confirmation of Arbitrator:
3.1 The Parties agree that the following Arbitrators are qualified, neutral, and do not have a known, direct, or material interest in the outcome of the Arbitration Proceeding nor a known, existing, and substantial relationship with either Party: Judge Gordon Lowe (Ret.); Judge Tyrone Medley (Ret.); Judge Timothy Hansen (Ret.); and Judge William Bohling (Ret.) (collectively the “Arbitration Panel”). If none of the Arbitration Panel is able to serve then the Arbitration Panel shall be expanded to include any arbitrator from the panel of Texas ADR Services subject to the selection procedures set forth below.
3.2 iEatery shall select the Arbitrator from the Arbitration Panel, confirm the Arbitrator’s ability to serve, and notify Representative of its choice by serving a (“Notice of Selection of Arbitrator”).
3.3 Within 5 business days of the Notice of Selection of Arbitrator the Representative may submit to the Arbitrator and iEatery a sworn affidavit or declaration (“Opposition”) stating any grounds that Representative believes exist that would prevent the Arbitrator from being a neutral and unbiased Arbitrator of the Dispute. Failure to file an Opposition will constitute a Confirmation of the Arbitrator.
3.4 Within 5 business days of receiving an Opposition the Arbitrator shall rule on the Opposition pursuant to the criteria set forth in Texas Code § 7-171-A and make any disclosures that may be required under Texas Code § 7-171-A . If the Arbitrator denies the Opposition then the ruling shall constitute a Confirmation of the Arbitrator.
3.5 If the Arbitrator determines that the grounds stated in the Opposition prevent the Arbitrator from serving then iEatery shall select another Arbitrator from the Arbitration Panel and follow the same procedure set forth in paragraphs 3.2-3.4 above.
3.6 The Arbitrator shall have the immunity and rights set forth in Texas Code § 7-171-A .
4 Filings, Service of Filings, and Time:
4.1 Only the Filings identified in this Arbitration Procedure shall be made and accepted by the Arbitrator. Any Filings not contemplated herein may be rejected by the Arbitrator.
4.2 Any Filings made by a Party shall be served electronically upon the Arbitrator and the other Party via email to the email address(es) provided by each Party. Parties may delivery courtesy copies of Filings to the Arbitrator for the Arbitration Hearing.
4.3 Time shall be calculated by excluding the day of the act but including the last day of the period. Business days shall be meant to exclude Sundays and Federal and State recognized holidays.
5 Arbitration Filing by Claimant:
5.1 Within 5 business days of the Confirmation of Arbitrator, iEatery shall file with the Arbitrator, and provide copy a to the Representative, the following:
5.1.1 A detailed description of the alleged violations;
5.1.2 Whether the Claimant is seeking preliminary and/or aepermanent injunctive relief to prevent ongoing or future violations;
5.1.3 A copy of any audio recordings, or portions thereof, which iEatery believes support its claims;
5.1.4 A copy of any declarations, affidavits, statements, or other written or electronic documents that iEatery believes support its claims;
5.1.5 The identity of any Customer, Personnel, or Proprietary Information (by description) that iEatery believes is the subject of the Dispute;
5.1.6 A copy of any agreements between Representative and iEatery relating to the Dispute.
5.1.7 The identity of any witnesses iEatery intends to testify at the Arbitration Hearing and a summary of their expected testimony;
5.1.8 A description of any documents or information that are confidential which documents or information will be provided only to the Arbitrator at the hearing and subject to a confidentiality agreement;
5.1.9 A calculation of the total liquidated damages, as provided in the Agreement, claimed by iEatery;
5.1.10 A proposed form for any injunctive relief that is sought by iEatery; and
5.1.11 Any other evidence which iEatery believes substantiates its claims.
6 Arbitration Filing by Respondent:
6.1 Within 10 business days of the Arbitration Filing by Claimant, Respondent shall file with the Arbitrator, and provide a copy to iEatery, the following:
6.1.1 A detailed response to the alleged violations provided by iEatery (5.1.1);
6.1.2 A copy of any audio recordings, or portions thereof, which Representative believes support his/her defenses to iEatery’s claims;
6.1.3 A copy of any declarations, affidavits, statements, or other written or electronic documents that Representative believes support its claims;
6.1.4 The identity of any witnesses iEatery intends to testify at the Arbitration Hearing and a summary of their expected testimony;
6.1.5 A description of any documents or information that are confidential which documents or information will be provided only to the Arbitrator at the hearing and subject to a confidentiality agreement; and
6.1.6 Any other evidence which Representative believes substantiates his/her defenses.
7 Arbitration Hearing:
7.1 Within 5 business days of the due date of Respondent’s Arbitration Filing, the Arbitrator shall serve a Notice of Arbitration Hearing.
7.2 The Arbitration Hearing shall take place in Fort Worth, Texas and shall be scheduled within 30 days of the Notice of Arbitration Hearing. A Party may elect to attend telephonically or by video conference provided, however, that Party shall make arrangements and pay for such service.
7.3 The Arbitration Hearing shall be scheduled for, and completed within, 4 working hours.
7.4 Each Party shall have 2 working hours to present their claims and defenses.
7.5 The Claimant may reserve a portion of its 2 hours to respond to Respondent’s defenses.
7.6 The Arbitrator shall not allow a Party to present information that was not identified in its Arbitration Filing.
7.7 The Arbitrator does not need to adhere to the Texas Rules of Evidence or any other evidentiary rules and may receive and give weight to evidence in Arbitrator’s sole discretion.
7.8 The Arbitrator shall issue a written ruling within 10 business days after the Arbitration Hearing (“Arbitration Ruling”).
8 Confirmation of Award:
8.1 If the Arbitration Ruling contains a monetary and/or injunctive award (“Award”) to a Party pursuant to Paragraph 17 of the Agreement then the Party receiving the Award shall file a motion for an order confirming the award in the Lawsuit pursuant to Texas Code § 7-171-A and entering judgment pursuant to Texas Code § 7-171-A 6.
8.2 If a Party judicially challenges the Arbitration Ruling or Award then the prevailing Party on such challenge shall be entitled to recover their attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the challenge from the non-prevailing Party.
9 Costs of Arbitration:
9.1 Each Party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the Arbitration Proceeding unless the Arbitrator finds that a Party has brought a claim or defense in bad faith or devoid of merit in which case the Arbitrator has discretion to award attorney’s fees and costs as part of the Arbitration Ruling and Award.
9.2 Each Party shall pay $500 to the Arbitrator with its Arbitration Filing.
9.3 Each Party shall be responsible for and pay one-half (1/2) of the remaining arbitration fee at the Arbitration Hearing, however, the Arbitrator has discretion to award that the prevailing party’s portion of the arbitration fee be paid by the non-prevailing party as part of the Arbitration Ruling and Award.
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