Service Provider Agreement

1. Parties to Agreement

AssemblyNearMe ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our"): A technology platform connecting customers with assembly service providers.

Service Provider ("Provider," "you," or "your"): An independent contractor providing assembly services through the Platform.

2. Independent Contractor Relationship

2.1 Status: You are an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, agent, or joint venturer of AssemblyNearMe. This Agreement does not create an employment relationship.

2.2 Control: You have complete discretion over how to perform assembly services, subject to customer requirements and quality standards.

2.3 Tools & Equipment: You provide your own tools, equipment, and transportation. AssemblyNearMe does not provide tools, uniforms, or equipment.

2.4 Taxes: You are responsible for all taxes, including self-employment taxes. No taxes are withheld from your payments.

3. Provider Requirements

3.1 Qualifications: You must:

• Have minimum 1 year assembly experience
• Own appropriate assembly tools
• Have valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Pass background check (where required)
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct

3.2 Insurance: You are encouraged to maintain general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. AssemblyNearMe maintains platform liability insurance but does not cover your independent work.

3.3 Background Check: You authorize us to conduct background checks. Convictions may result in account termination.

4. Service Performance

4.1 Quality Standards: You agree to:

• Perform services with professional skill and care
• Arrive on time for scheduled appointments
• Complete work within estimated time frame
• Clean up work area after completion
• Treat customer property with care
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4.2 Customer Interaction: You must:

• Communicate professionally with customers
• Respect customer property and privacy
• Report any issues or disputes immediately
• Never solicit customers outside the Platform

5. Platform Services

5.1 Matching Services: We provide:

• Customer lead generation and matching
• Job scheduling and calendar management
• Payment processing and collection
• Customer support and dispute resolution
• Marketing and platform maintenance

5.2 Platform Fee: We charge a service fee of 15-20% of each job's total price. This fee covers platform services, payment processing, and support.

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Payment Structure:

• Customer pays Platform for services
• Payment held until job completion and customer approval
• Platform deducts service fee and processes payment to you
• Payments processed weekly via direct deposit or preferred method

6.2 Payment Schedule: Payments are processed every Tuesday for jobs completed and approved the previous week (Monday-Sunday).

6.3 Minimum Payout: Minimum $50 balance required for payout. Balances below $50 roll over to next payment cycle.

7. Job Acceptance & Cancellation

7.1 Job Acceptance: You may accept or decline job requests. Repeated declines may affect your matching priority.

7.2 Cancellation Policy:

• Provider Cancellation: Provide at least 24 hours notice when possible. Repeated cancellations may result in account suspension.
• Customer Cancellation: If customer cancels less than 24 hours before appointment, you may receive a cancellation fee.
• No-Show: If customer is not available at scheduled time, you may charge a no-show fee after waiting 30 minutes.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Platform IP: All Platform technology, trademarks, and content are owned by AssemblyNearMe.

8.2 Non-Competition: During this Agreement and for 12 months after termination, you will not:

• Solicit customers obtained through Platform for direct business
• Work for competing assembly marketplace platforms
• Use Platform customer data for any purpose

9. Liability & Insurance

9.1 Provider Liability: You are solely liable for:

• Property damage caused during assembly
• Personal injury occurring during service
• Errors or omissions in assembly work
• Violation of laws or regulations

9.2 Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold AssemblyNearMe harmless from any claims arising from your services.

9.3 Limitation of Liability: AssemblyNearMe's maximum liability is limited to fees paid for the specific service in question.

10. Confidentiality

You agree to keep confidential:

• Customer personal information
• Platform business processes and technology
• Pricing and commission structures
• Any proprietary information shared with you

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by Provider: You may terminate this Agreement with 30 days written notice.

11.2 Termination by Platform: We may terminate immediately for:

• Violation of this Agreement
• Poor performance or customer complaints
• Failure to pass background check
• Unprofessional conduct
• Fraud or illegal activity

11.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination:

• All pending payments will be processed
• You must return any Platform materials
• Confidentiality obligations continue
• Non-compete provisions remain in effect

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution: Disputes should first be attempted to be resolved through Platform support.

12.2 Arbitration: Any unresolved disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in [Your County], [Your State].

12.3 Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Your State].

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement: This constitutes the complete agreement between parties.

13.2 Amendments: We may update this Agreement with 30 days notice.

13.3 Severability: If any provision is invalid, remaining provisions remain in effect.

13.4 Notice: Notices may be sent via email or Platform notification.

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Agreement:

AssemblyNearMe
Email: providers@assemblynearme.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Mail: [Your Business Address]
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM