RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create:
Employment
Partnership
Joint venture
Agency relationship
Contractor is responsible for:
All taxes
Insurance
Licensing
Permits
Workers’ compensation coverage
Business expenses
Contractor understands and agrees that Contractor is not eligible for, and will not be provided;
employee benefits,
any workers’ compensation coverage, unemployment insurance, health benefits, or other employee benefits from Company.
OUR CULTURE & STANDARDS
At F.O.H. Events, we operate by five core values:
INTEGRITY – We do what’s right, always.
RESPONSIBILITY – We own the outcome.
EXCELLENCE – Average is not acceptable.
ATTITUDE – Energy, grit, and solutions.
PASSION – We love what we do.
As a Contractor representing F.O.H., you are an extension of our brand.
You agree to:
Act professionally at all times
Protect the client experience
Support the production team
Communicate clearly and promptly
Never undermine leadership
Never represent yourself as a Company employee
Never negotiate directly with a client unless authorized
This is a team-first culture. Ego stays at home.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & SHOW STANDARDS
Dress Code (Unless Otherwise Directed)
Black slacks or black jeans
Black collared shirt or approved F.O.H. apparel
Closed-toe work shoes
No shorts
No graphic shirts
No hats during live events unless approved
Behavior Standards
No alcohol or drug use during shifts
No smoking in client areas
No self-promotion during events
No marketing of other companies or services
No solicitation of clients, vendors, or staff
You are present to serve the event, not sell yourself.
WORK COMMITMENTS
When accepting a call:
You are committing fully to that shift.
Late arrivals or no-shows may result in immediate removal from future calls.
Contractors must be available for load-in and load-out unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• Arrival is required at least 30 minutes prior to call time unless directed otherwise.
COMPENSATION & INVOICING
Contractor shall invoice Company for approved work.
Invoices must be accurate and submitted within 48 hours of event completion.
Payment will be issued within seven (7) business days of approved invoice unless otherwise stated in writing.
Disputed time entries will delay payment.
Contractor is responsible for reporting income and paying all applicable taxes.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Contractor agrees during the Term and for five (5) years thereafter:
Not to disclose confidential information.
Not to use client lists, pricing, proposals, technical systems, or internal processes for personal gain.
Not to work directly with F.O.H. clients introduced through Company without written consent.
Confidential information includes but is not limited to:
Client data
Pricing structures
Vendor agreements
Production systems
Creative designs
Strategic plans
Financial data
Exceptions apply only if information becomes publicly available through no fault of Contractor or is legally compelled to be disclosed.
NON-SOLICITATION
For a period of twelve (12) months following termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall not:
Solicit F.O.H. clients for competing services
Recruit F.O.H. employees or contractors
• Circumvent the Company to secure direct business
INSURANCE & INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor operates as an independent business and is solely responsible for the safety of Contractor and any personnel engaged by Contractor.
Contractor, at Contractor’s expense, shall maintain general liability insurance and, if required by law or if Contractor has employees, workers’ compensation insurance, and shall provide proof of coverage upon Company’s request.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless F.O.H. Events, LLC and its members, managers, employees, officers, agents, and clients (“Indemnified Parties”) from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising out of or related to:
Contractor’s acts or omissions
Contractor’s employees, subcontractors, or assistants
Contractor’s breach of this Agreement
Contractor’s violation of law or safety rules
• Any injury, illness, or death to Contractor or Contractor’s personnel in connection with work performed for or on behalf of Company, except to the extent caused by Company’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Contractor acknowledges that live event work may involve physical activity, tools and equipment, working at heights, lifting and moving heavy objects, and other hazards.
Contractor voluntarily assumes all risks of injury, illness, or death arising out of or related to Contractor’s services under this Agreement.
• To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, Contractor waives and releases any claims against F.O.H. Events, LLC and the other Indemnified Parties for personal injury, illness, death, or property damage suffered by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel in connection with the services, except to the extent caused by Company’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
EQUIPMENT & PROPERTY
All Company equipment remains Company property.
Contractor agrees to:
Use equipment properly
Report damage immediately
Return all property at end of shift
Not duplicate files or retain confidential materials
Contractor is responsible for any loss of or damage to Company property caused by Contractor.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All creative work, designs, technical programming, documentation, and materials created during engagement remain the sole property of F.O.H. Events, LLC unless otherwise agreed in writing.
LEGAL REMEDIES
Contractor acknowledges that breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm.
Company may pursue:
Injunctive relief
Specific performance
Damages
Attorney’s fees
Court costs
Contractor understands that Contractor is not covered by any Company insurance policy and must rely on Contractor’s own insurance.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement remains in full effect.
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice. Company may immediately remove Contractor from any project or shift for misconduct, unsafe behavior, breach of this Agreement, or failure to meet Company standards.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed electronically and shall be legally binding.