PRANA SPA PRACTITIONER CONTRACT
Pay Rate:
50% of service full cost per session.
—-i.e $120 service price pays $60 regardless of discounts for client.
50% of Add-ons
—-i.e essential oil rub, CBD rub etc.
50% of Net profit for designated Prana Spa product sales-
—i.e CBD oil wholesale price $10, retail $100 = Net Profit $90- 50%=$45
100% of Tips
Effective as of the Acceptance Date, Yoga Center of Denver, (hereafter “YCD”)
and CONTRACTOR agree that Contractor will provide Prana Spa services to clients of YCD under the terms and
conditions of this Independent Contractor Agreement (the Agreement).
ARTICLE 1: TERM OF AGREEMENT
1.1 This Agreement becomes effective upon signing this contract and it continues in effect until terminated in accordance with the termination provisions contained herein.
ARTICLE 2: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
2.1 Both parties agree that Contractor is an Independent Contractor and not an
employee, agent, or partner of Teaching Venue. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of
employer and employee between YCD and Contractor or any employee or
agent of Contractor.
2.2 Contractor retains the right to provide services to others during the term of
this Agreement and is not required to devote its services exclusively to YCD.
ARTICLE 3: CONTRACTOR’S SERVICES
3.1 Method of Providing Services: Contractor will conduct themselves and
their sessions in a manner consistent with commonly accepted professional
standards. Procedures and policies governing the conduct of classes are
maintained and available to Contractor at YCD. Contractor agrees to comply
with these procedures, which may be updated at any time.
3.2 Schedule: YCD shall maintain and publicize a schedule showing the starting
time and ending time of Prana Spa as agreed between YCD and Contractor.
Contractor agrees to start and end each session according to that schedule.
Contractor shall be present for 15 minutes prior to the start of each session and up
to 15 minutes after the end of each session.
3.3 Place of Work: Contractor is responsible for using and leaving the space in
which he/she teaches in a clean, safe, and secure manner. YCD agrees to furnish
space and equipment as provided under the terms of this Agreement.
3.4 Substitute Contractors: Contractor may not use substitutes for its services,
unless the substitute is also an approved Contractor of YCD. Substitutes must
only be selected from an approved list of Contractors who have an existing
Independent Contractor Agreement with YCD.
3.5 Contractor obligations: Contractor is responsible for providing their own sheets,
blankets, and specialized equipment to perform the service, including oils.
3.6 Contractor agrees not to sell products to client without consent of YCD . In the case of
product sales, contractor agrees to use YCD retail checkout for 50% share after wholesale cost.
ARTICLE 4: PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
4.1 Compensation Rate for Prana Spa sessions are paid on a biweekly basis
through ADP. The compensation rate is at the top of this agreement.
4.2 Paying Clients: All clients who pay the regular fees or package
entitling them to attend Contractor’s class shall be considered paying students..
4.3 Non-paying Students: Contractor may have up to 1 guest in any class.
These guests are not Paying Students and are not included in the
aforementioned pay rates. – Non Applicable for Prana Spa
4.4 Compensation for Workshops: YCD agrees to pay the Contractor 60% of
gross revenues for workshops. Gross revenues is here defined as the actual
income collected after all discounts. If there are 2 instructors, Contractor(s) will receive 70%
of the total gross Revenue.
4.5 Compensation for Private Yoga Lesson: Teaching Venue agrees to pay the
Contractor the following rates for private lessons:
60% of the cost of service.
4.6 Compensation for teacher training programs: This is determined in a separate contract
4.7 Payment on Account: YCD is authorized to deduct any amount owing on
Contractor’s account with YCD from Contractor’s payment. This includes any
penalties or fees assessed for non-compliance with the terms of this contract
and purchases on Contractor’s account with YCD.
ARTICLE 5: OTHER FEES
6.1 Finder’s Fee: YCD acts as a booking agent for Contractor when
Contractor teaches private yoga lessons to YCD clients. In the event that the
Contractor ceases to contract through YCD and works directly for the client,
then the Contractor is automatically liable for a $500.00 finder’s fee for each
client.
6.2 Workshop Cancellation Fee: In the event a Contractor chooses to cancel a
workshop that has been scheduled, that Contractor is liable for an $80.00
cancellation fee, unless otherwise mutually agreed to in writing by both parties.
6.3 Failure to Perform Duties: Contractor is liable for fees that may be imposed
in the event that Contractor fails to perform the duties of this contract, as
described in Paragraph 9.3 below.
6.4 Failure of Contractor to conduct a session as scheduled is cause for material
damage to YCD and its members, clients, or students. Contractor agrees that in
the event of Contractor’s failure to conduct a class as scheduled, Contractor will
pay to YCD the sum of $50.00 per occurrence, and further authorizes YCD to
deduct such damages from any invoiced charges due Contractor.
ARTICLE 7: OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
7.1 Liability Insurance and Indemnification: Contractor agrees to indemnify
and hold YCD and its owners and agents harmless against any and all liability
imposed or claimed, including attorney’s fees and other legal expenses, arising
directly or indirectly from any act or failure of Contractor or Contractor’s
assistants, substitutes, employees or agents. This includes all claims relating to
the injury or death of any person or damage to any property. Contractor is
responsible for maintaining at all times its own liability insurance in a minimum
amount of $500,000.00 to cover any such claims, and is required by this
Agreement to provide evidence to YCD of the coverage described in this
paragraph.
7.2 Local, State, and Federal taxes: Contractor understands that, as an
Independent Contractor, it is solely responsible for paying all required local,
state, and federal taxes and insurance. In particular, YCD will not:
Withhold FICA (Social Security) from Contractor’s payments;
Make state or federal unemployment insurance contributions on behalf
of Contractor;
Withhold state or federal income tax from Contractor’s payments;
Make disability insurance contributions on behalf of Contractor; or
Obtain worker’s compensation insurance on behalf of Contractor.
7.3 No Employee Benefits: Contractor understands that, as an Independent
Contractor, it is not entitled to any benefits typically associated with an
employee, such as medical, sick or vacation benefits. If Contractor wishes to
have similar kinds of benefits, it must purchase them separately and
independently of this relationship.
ARTICLE 8: OBLIGATION OF TEACHING VENUE
8.1 Cooperation of YCD: YCD agrees to comply with reasonable requests of
Contractor, and to provide access to all pertinent services, facilities, and
documents reasonably necessary for Contractor to provide services under this
contract. YCD shall make public the schedule of classes to be taught by
Contractor, typically with a printed schedule and website.
8.2 Place of Work: YCD agrees to furnish space or premises, under the terms of
this contract, for use by Contractor while providing contracted services.
ARTICLE 9: DEFAULT AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
9.1 Termination on Occurrence of Stated Events: This Agreement shall
terminate automatically upon the occurrence of the bankruptcy, insolvency,
sale or death of either party. This includes removing access to administrative
systems, the premises, and appearance on the schedule of classes.
9.2 YCD, at its option, may terminate this agreement immediately by giving
written notification to Contractor. For the purpose of this section, material
breach of this Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following
circumstances:
9.3 Damage by Default: Failure of Contractor to perform as agreed in this
Agreement is cause for material damage to YCD and its members, clients, or
students. Contractor agrees that in the event of such failure, may pursue
reimbursement for all damages incurred by it as a result of the actions or
inactions of Contractor. Damage may arise from the following events, including,
but not limited to:
Contractor fails to start and end a class as published;
Contractor fails to show up for a class and fails to secure a qualified
substitute by following the Policies and Procedures;
Contractor fails to conduct a class safely or professionally;
Contractor falsifies attendance records or an invoice;
Contractor defames YCD, its agents, or employees either orally or in
writing; or
Contractor’s conduct results in substantiated or meritorious complaints
from YCD’s members or clients.
9.4 Termination by Contractor for Default of YCD: Should Teaching Venue
default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its
provisions, Contractor, at its option, may terminate this agreement immediately
by giving written notification to YCD.
9.5 YCD Failure to Pay: Should YCD fail to pay Contractor any part of the
compensation set forth in Article 4 of this Agreement on the date due,
Contractor, at its option may terminate this agreement immediately if the
failure is not remedied by YCD within 15 days from the date payment is due.
9.6 Contractor may terminate this Agreement at will and without cause with
two weeks’ written notice to YCD.
ARTICLE 10: GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 Notice: Any notice required under this Agreement must be in writing by
email. If either party changes its email address, emailed notice of such change
must be given immediately to the other party. Emailed notices are deemed
communicated as of one day after mailing. YCD’s address is 770 S Broadway,
Denver, CO 80209.
10.2 Entire Agreement of Parties: This Agreement supersedes any and all other
agreements and or contracts, either oral or written, between the parties
regarding Contractor’s services for YCD. It contains all of the covenants and
agreements between the parties, regarding the rendering of such services in any
manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no
representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, have
been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not
contained in this contract. If there is any agreement, statement or promise not
in this contract, it shall be void, invalid and non-binding. Any modification of this
contract will be effective only if it is in writing and approved by both parties.
10.3 Partial Invalidity: If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or
invalidated in any way.
10.4 Government Documents: Contractor agrees to file all necessary
government documents, including appropriate tax returns, reflecting its income
and status as an Independent Contractor for the services rendered to YCD.
Should any government agency audit the files of YCD and request information
about Contractor, Contractor agrees to immediately furnish YCD with any
records, including tax returns, relating to the services rendered to YCD.
ARTICLE 11: APPENDICES
12.1 Appendices to this Agreement may be modified from time to time with the
mutual agreement of YCD and Contractor. Such modification shall be an
addendum and revision of this Agreement and shall become effective upon the
date of the signature by both parties.
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