Smyrna Contract
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Page 2 called for hereunder during the term of this Agreement and in connection with the performance of such duties to act in a manner consistent with the primary objective of completing the engagement. Evergreen Solutions agrees to devote such time as is reasonably required to fulfill its duties hereunder. Throughout the duration of this agreement, Evergreen Solutions will serve as an independent contractor of the Client, as such; Evergreen Solutions will obey all laws relating to federal and state income taxes, associated payroll and business taxes, licenses and fees, workers compensation insurance, and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. In the successful completion of this engagement, Evergreen Solutions may utilize subcontractors, but Evergreen Solutions shall remain completely responsible to the Client for performance under this Agreement. 3. Term. The engagement of the Consultant hereunder by Client shall commence as of the date hereof and shall continue through December 30, 2026, unless earlier terminated, pursuant to Section 5 hereof. 4. Compensation. (a) As compensation for the services contemplated herein and for performance rendered by Evergreen Solutions of its duties and obligations hereunder, the Client shall pay to Evergreen Solutions an aggregate fee equal to $54,000 (the "Consulting Fee"), earned and payable according to the following invoice/payment schedule: 25% - upon completion of Tasks 1 – 2 25% - upon completion of Task 3 25% - upon completion of Tasks 4 – 6 15% - upon completion of Tasks 7 – 8 10% - upon completion of Tasks 9 – 11 (b) The Client’s sole obligation shall be to pay Evergreen Solutions the amounts described in Section 4(a) of this Agreement, and the Consultant is not and shall not be deemed an employee of the Client for any purpose. 5. Termination. This Agreement shall be terminated as follows: (a) 30 days after written notice of termination is given by either party at any time after July 1, 2026, provided however, that if the Client shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5(a) for any reason other than Consultant's material breach of this Agreement (having given prior notice of, and reasonable opportunity for Consultant to cure, any such breach), Client shall pay to consultant in one lump sum an amount equal to that portion of the aggregate Consulting Fee which has not been paid to Consultant as of the effective date of such termination. (b) On such date as is mutually agreed by the parties in writing. (c) Upon expiration of the Term as set forth in Section 3. If Client elects to terminate for material breach then Client shall pay to consultant in one lump sum an amount equal only to that for which services have been rendered.