AGENCY- REPRESENTED MODEL CONTRACT
Between
[TELESQUIB MODELING PROFESSION (AGENCY)]
and
her model (hereinafter referred to as
“Model”) an individual
Model enters into this Agreement as, and shall continue to be, an Independent
Contractor. Under no circumstances shall Model look to Agency as employer, partner, agent,
or principal.
Model shall not be entitled to any benefits afforded to Agency employees
including worker’s compensation, disability insurance, vacation or sick pay. Model shall be
responsible for providing, at Model’s expense, and in Model’s name, any and all disability,
workers’ compensation or other insurance, as well as licenses and permits usual or necessary
for performing the Services necessary under this Agreement.
1. PURPOSE: Model is known to be a promotional model and as such Agency desires
to contract Model for purposes of doing promotional work. So long as Model is under
agreement with Agency to be working as a model, she will be deemed a Model.
2. DUTIES FOR MODEL: Model represents that she has the qualifications and ability to
perform services of a Model in a professional manner. Performance of the services in a
professional manner includes satisfying the requirements of Agency’s clients, and submitting
invoices to Agency in a timely manner.
3. DUTIES FOR AGENCY
a. Agency agrees that for purposes of acceptance of Model’s performance under this Agreement, its sole representatives shall be the designated individuals or entities chosen by the Company.
b. Agency further agrees to allow Model access to whatever records, files, or
personnel reasonably deemed by Agency to be necessary in order to allow Model
to perform her duties under this Agreement, in accordance with Agency’s
Confidentiality Agreement.
4. FEES & (TAXES)
a. For every job, work, or revenue generated by the Model, the Agency will collect a commission of 20%. The remaining 80% will be paid to the Model. This arrangement applies to contests, endorsements, ambassadorships, and other related activities.
b. As an agency-represented Model, Model agrees to assume exclusive liability for any and all taxes, assessments, levies, or fines which may be paid or deemed owed by Model as a result of the performance of this Agreement.
c. Model may represent, engage in contests, perform services for, contract with, or be employed by any
additional persons and/or companies (modeling agencies, promotional staffing
agencies and the like) for modeling purposes as she sees fit.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY, NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AGREEMENT
a. This Agreement is confidential and shall not be transferred, communicated or
delivered to a third party, without the express prior written authorization of
Agency.
b. During the entirety of this Agreement, Model will not accept work, enter into a
contract, or accept an obligation that is inconsistent or incompatible with Model’s
obligations to Agency. Model warrants and represents that, to the best of Model’s
knowledge, there is no other contract or duty on Model’s part which conflicts
with or is inconsistent with this/her Agreement. Simultaneous with the execution
of this/her agreement, Model agrees to execute a proprietary information
agreement to protect against use or disclosure of confidential information of the
Company.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS: Agency retains and reserves all rights of ownership and use of the final products and any facsimile of such product. Model shall not make use of the final
product or any portion thereof without the expressed prior written authorization of Agency,
including but not limited to, client advertising, client list, and product advertising.
7. TERMINATION
a. During the term of the Agreement, either party may terminate the agreement by
providing thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other party without cause.
If Model materially breaches this agreement, Agency will no longer be
responsible for providing Model payment. A material breach includes, but is not
limited, violations of law or covenants contained in any signed documentation
between Model and Agency.
b. This Agreement terminates automatically on the occurrence of any of the
following events: (a) bankruptcy or insolvency of either party; (b) sale of the
business of either party; or (c) death or permanent disability of either party; (d)
material breach of any term or condition of this Agreement.
8. MERGER: This Agreement and the Proprietary Information Agreement memorializes the
full terms and conditions of the agreement between the undersigned parties. All previous
Agreements between the parties, if any, whether written or oral, are merged herein and
superseded hereby.
9. MONTHLY DUE: Models agree to pay a monthly due of N1000 to the Agency. This fee will be used to support promotional activities and other expenses related to the promotion of the Model.
10. GOVERNING LAW AND GOOD FAITH
a. This Agreement shall be performed and construed under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. Any
legal dispute between Model and Agency shall be litigated in Enugu/Anambra State, Nigeria, as appropriate.
b. The undersigned parties jointly and severally agree to execute the terms and
conditions of this agreement in good faith and to the best of their ability.
c. The undersigned persons are authorized by the parties hereto sign this agreement
and have read and fully understand the foregoing and it is their intent to be bound
by the terms and conditions hereof:
