- LATE FEE PAY DEDUCTION SCALE. A late work pay scale has been implemented by TECHNOLOGY AID LLC and will be placed on all work turned in late to Technology Aid LLC. If a work is not completed and submitted by 12:00 AM on the due date specified in the Work Order, the work is considered late and subject to the late fee pay scale.
If a Work Order that is already past due is assigned to another Field Representative/ Subcontractor , TECHNOLOGY AID LLC will assign a new due date for the Work Order and the foregoing penalty scale will take effect once the work is past the new due date.
- PAYMENT TERMS. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC agrees to pay Field Representative/ Subcontractor for services rendered and determined complete within 15 days of submission into PPW. Field Representative/ Subcontractor may be on a pay schedule (weekly, monthly or otherwise) to be paid much sooner. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC may establish a course of dealing with Field Representative/ Subcontractor for payment on a weekly basis or otherwise however in no event shall any course of dealing establish an obligation for TECHNOLOGY AID LLC to pay Field Representative/ Subcontractor for services rendered and determined complete any sooner than within 15 days of submission into
- PAYMENT DISPUTES AND REMEDIES. If Field Representative/ Subcontractor has not received payment on an order or “short paid” (paid less than the total believed), Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall create a dispute in PPW under the “Form & Docs” Tab by completing the Pay Dispute Form (if PPW was the issuing system). If Field Representative/ Subcontractor no longer has access to PPW, due to termination of business relationship or otherwise, Field Representative/ Subcontractor must send an email to their account manager stating the Work Order numbers and street addresses for each individual order that was short paid or not
It is the Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s responsibility to keep track of the Work Order numbers for each Work Order completed. Any type of payment dispute is evaluated on an individual Work Order basis. Example: If Field Representative/ Subcontractor believes it completed 50 Work Orders in a given week, but only received payment for 40 Work Orders, it is the Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s responsibility to let TECHNOLOGY AID LLC know the Work Order numbers for each order it believes it was paid for.
In the event of a dispute as to payment or completion of a Work Order the Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees as follows: 1) Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall not contact the property owner or client of Technology Aid LLC, 2) Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall not file any liens against the property and although Field Representative/ Subcontractor may have rights under state law to execute and file liens for non ‐ payment of invoices the undersigned Field Representative/ Subcontractor does hereby waive and release any and all lien rights in connection with any work performed or claimed to have been performed on behalf of TECHNOLOGY AID LLC and Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees to indemnify TECHNOLOGY AID LLC from any lower-tier Field Representative/ Subcontractor s’ liens for non‐payment of invoices and Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees that any lower tier Field Representative/ Subcontractor s of Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall waive and release their lien rights by executing the lien waiver form/link posted on the TECHNOLOGY AID LLC website, 3) Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees that all payment disputes shall be settled directly with TECHNOLOGY AID LLC and that there shall be no posted complaints by Field Representative/ Subcontractor about TECHNOLOGY AID LLC on the internet or any other type of message board, and 4) Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees that any disputes pertaining to invoices shall be first submitted to mediation before Field Representative/ Subcontractor initiates any action in a court of law and in which case Field Representative/ Subcontractor consents and agrees that any and all litigation shall be filed in Dallas, Texas. In the event of any court action the Field Representative/ Subcontractor hereby irrevocably waives to the fullest extent permitted by law all rights to a jury in any action, proceeding or counter‐ claim including but not limited to actions founded in contract, statute, tort, negligence, or otherwise relating to this Agreement.
- INSURANCE. Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement such insurance Policies covering the product and services to be provided as TECHNOLOGY AID LLC reasonably requests, but regardless of whether TECHNOLOGY AID LLC so requests, Field Representative/ Subcontractor will maintain the following insurance:
- Commercial General Liability ("CGL"). If coverage is provided under a claim made form, any retro date on such coverage shall be no later than the date Field Representative/ Subcontractor first provides services to Technology Aid LLC.
- CGL with limits of insurance of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
- If the CGL coverage contains a general aggregate limit, such general aggregate shall apply separately to each
- CGL coverage shall be written on ISO Occurrence from CG 1001 1093 or a substitute for providing equivalent coverage and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors products-completed operations and personal advertising injury
- Field Representative/ Subcontractor , Owner and all other parties required of the General Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall be included as additional insureds on the CGL, using ISO Additional Insured Endorsement CG 20 10 07 04 (Ongoing Operations) and CG 20 37 07 04 (Products/Completed Operations) or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage to the additional insureds. This insurance for the additional insureds shall be broad as the coverage provided for the named insured Field Representative/ Subcontractor . Coverage shall apply as Primary and non-contributory to any other insurance or self-insurance, including any deductible, maintained by, or provided to the additional
- Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall maintain CGL coverage for itself and all additional insureds for the duration of the project and maintain Completed Operations coverage for itself and each additional insured for at least 3 years after completion of the
- Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability
- Statutory Workers Compensation whether compulsory or not (specifically including South Carolina).
- Employer's Liability Insurance limits of at least $500,000 each accident for bodily injury by
- Employer's Liability Insurance limits of at least $500,000 each employee for injuryby disease.
- Shall include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Field Representative/ Subcontractor , Owner any
General Field Representative/ Subcontractor.
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE: Prior to commencing work under this agreement and within 10 days of each subsequent policy renewal, Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s insurers or their authorized representatives shall provide TECHNOLOGY AID LLC with Certificates of Insurance evidencing that all coverage and policy endorsements required under this agreement are maintained in force. With respect to any E&O coverage, the certificates must indicate that the coverage applies to Mortgage Field Services operations and also show any policy retroactive date. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC has the right, but not the duty to receive certified copies of any required insurance policy and to verify that the coverage provided meets the standards set forth herein.
Field Representative/ Subcontractor must ensure that all lower tier Field Representative/ Subcontractor s meet the insurance requirement minimums as specified in this Agreement. Nothing in the insurance requirements section will be construed as limiting the Field Representative/ Subcontractor’s (or any lower tier Field Representative/ Subcontractor’s) liability to TECHNOLOGY AID LLC or a third party Indemnity
Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees to hold TECHNOLOGY AID LLC harmless and defend and indemnify TECHNOLOGY AID LLC for any and all claims arising out of Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s performance under this Agreement or any Work Order, including any claims for injury, disability, or death of Field Representative/ Subcontractor or Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s employees or lower tier Field Representative/ Subcontractor s.
Field Representative/ Subcontractor further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold TECHNOLOGY AID LLCharmless from any and all claims arising from any negligent act or omission by Field Representative/ Subcontractor or Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s employees or lower tier Field Representative/ Subcontractor s including claims of third parties. The Field Representative/ Subcontractor will submit to the Field Representative/ Subcontractor a copy of certificate showing verification of insurance, which certify that the insurance policies carried were in force before the work started, during the work and for a for the 3 years following completion.
Certificates must also certify that these policies will not be cancelled, by adding the endorsement to the policies and certificates which reads substantially as follows: "The policies herein referred to are not cancelable or subject to a material reduction of coverage by the Insurer unless Field Representative/ Subcontractor has received 30 days written notice, as evidenced by return receipt of registered or certified letter.
By execution of this Agreement, Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees that all costs to provide the above insurance minimums are included in the Cost of the Work unless specifically stated in writing to the Field Representative/ Subcontractor .
19. WARRANTY. Field Representative/ Subcontractor warrants its work all labor furnished by him to be free of defect for a period of at least one (1) years from the date of completion of the Project and final acceptance by the Owner. The Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees to make all repairs and correct any defects under this warranty within twenty-four hours of notice of such defect, on a non — emergency basis without cost to the Owner or Technology Aid LLC. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC shall reasonable determine whether the situation is an emergency. If no guarantee or warranty is required of TECHNOLOGY AID LLC in the Agreement, the Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall guarantee or warranty its work as described above for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion of the Project, or acceptance or use by Owner of the Project, whichever is sooner. Field Representative/ Subcontractor further agrees to execute, prior to final payment to Field Representative/ Subcontractor , any special guarantees or warranties that may be required by the Contract or TECHNOLOGY AID LLC for Field Representative/ Subcontractor 's Work.
Field Representative/ Subcontractor further agrees that Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall, at Field Representative/ Subcontractor 's sole expense, properly amend and make good any defective materials and/or workmanship to the entire approval and acceptance of TECHNOLOGY AID LLC and Owner, and their authorized representatives. Should Field Representative/ Subcontractor refuse or neglect to proceed at once with the correction of rejected or defective materials and/or workmanship after receiving notice to do so, it is agreed that TECHNOLOGY AID LLC shall have the defects remedied or changes made at the expense of Field Representative/ Subcontractor , and Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees to pay to TECHNOLOGY AID LLC on demand any and all loss and/or expense paid or incurred by TECHNOLOGY AID LLC remedying such defects and/or making such changes, together with interest thereon, at the rate of 10% per annum, until paid, in addition to all other losses, damages and extra expense which Field Representative/ Subcontractor may become liable for under this Agreement.
- Subcontractor from time to time shall have the right to make changes in the Work, either to decrease, increase, or modify the Work. Upon receipt of a verbal or written request by Technology Aid LLC for a change in the work, Subcontractor shall immediately furnish to Technology Aid LLC a statement setting forth in detail the requested changes in the Work and Subcontractors proposal of the price, if any, to be paid to Subcontractor for the requested changes in the work and the changes, if any, in the amount of time to be allowed Subcontractor to complete all or any portion of the Work resulting from the requested changes in work. Subcontractor shall be entitled to receive no extra compensation for extra work or material or changes of any kind regardless of whether the same was ordered by Technology Aid LLC or any of his representatives unless a Change Order has been issued in writing by one of the Technology Aid LLC 's Superintendents or Construction Managers. If extra work was ordered by Technology Aid LLC and Subcontractor performed same but did not receive a written Change Order therefore, Subcontractor shall be deemed to have waived any claim for extra compensation therefore, regardless of any written or verbal protests or claims by Subcontractor. Subcontractor shall be responsible for any costs incurred by Technology Aid LLC for changes of any kind made by Subcontractor that increases the cost of the Work for either Subcontractor or other Subcontractors when Subcontractor proceeds with such changes without a written Change Order.
21. Cleanup.
Subcontractor shall follow the Technology Aid LLC 's clean-up and safety directions, and: (i) at all times keep the Project free from debris and unsafe conditions resulting from Subcontractors Work, (ii) remove from the project location, as often as directed by Technology Aid LLC , any rubbish and surplus material which may accumulate from Subcontractor's work, and (iii) broom clean each work area and remove all spots and stains from each work area prior to discontinuing work in the same. If Subcontractor fails to immediately commence compliance with such safety duties or commence clean-up duties within 24 hours after Technology Aid LLC gives Subcontractor oral or written notice of noncompliance, Subcontractor may implement such safety or clean-up measures without further notice and deduct 110% of the cost thereof from any amounts due or to become due Subcontractor.
- INDEMNITY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER, TECHNOLOGY AID LLC(INCLUDING ITS AFFILIATES, PARENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES) AND OTHER CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS AND ALL OF THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEY'S FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR'S WORK (OR FAILURE TO PERFORM SUCH WORK), WHETHER SUCH ARE CAUSED IN PART OR IN WHOLE BY A PARTY INDEMNIFIED
IF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST OWNER, TECHNOLOGY AID LLC(INCLUDING ITS AFFILIATES, PARENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES) AND OTHER CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS, OR ANY OF THEIR AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, BY ANY EMPLOYEE OF SUBCONTRACTOR, ANYONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY SUBCONTRACTOR OR ANYONE FOR WHOSE ACTS SUBCONTRACTOR MAY BE LIABLE, THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE LIMITED IN ANY WAY BY ANY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OR TYPE OF DAMAGES, COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE BY OR FOR SUBCONTRACTOR UNDER WORKER'S OR WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY BENEFITS ACTS OR OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACTS.
- WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Waiver of Subrogation: Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees to waive any and all rights of subrogation against Owner and TECHNOLOGY AID LLC for injury to Field Representative/ Subcontractor s employees or sole proprietor, and for damage or loss to any of Field Representative/ Subcontractor s personal property or equipment, regardless of fault or Owner or Technology Aid LLC.
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC is and shall be, the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest throughout the world in and to all the results and proceeds of the services performed under this Agreement (collectively, the “Deliverables”), including all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights therein. Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees that the Deliverables are hereby deemed a "work made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101 for Technology Aid LLC. If, for any reason, any of the Deliverables do not constitute a "work made for hire," Field Representative/ Subcontractor hereby irrevocably assigns to Technology Aid LLC, in each case without additional consideration, all right, title and interest throughout the world in and to the Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein. Upon Technology Aid LLC’s request, Field Representative/ Subcontractor shall promptly take such further actions, including execution and delivery of all appropriate instruments of conveyance, as may be necessary to assist TECHNOLOGY AID LLC to prosecute, register, perfect, record or enforce its rights in any Deliverables. If TECHNOLOGY AID LLC is unable, after reasonable effort, to obtain Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s signature on any such documents, Field Representative/ Subcontractor hereby irrevocably designates and appoints TECHNOLOGY AID LLC as Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s agent and attorney‐in‐fact, to act for and on Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s behalf solely to execute and file any such application or other document and do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property protected related to the Deliverables with the same legal force and effect as if Field Representative/ Subcontractor had executed them. Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees that this power of attorney is coupled with an interest.
- CONFIDENTIALITY. To the extent that, in connection with this agreement, Field Representative/ Subcontractor comes into possession of any proprietary or confidential information of TECHNOLOGY AID LLC or of Technology Aid LLC’s client TECHNOLOGY AID LLC discloses any other proprietary or confidential information of a third party to Field Representative/ Subcontractor (collectively, the “Confidential Information”), Field Representative/ Subcontractor agrees to use such Confidential Information solely for the purposes of the applicable Work Order and not to disclose such Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Technology Aid LLC. The terms of this Agreement, the TECHNOLOGY AID LLC software system, client information and lists, information about the properties serviced by Technology Aid LLC, and all information pertaining to Technology Aid LLC’s business operations and strategies, pricing, marketing, finances, sourcing , personnel or operations, shall all be considered Confidential Information. Confidential Information does not include any information that is or becomes generally available to the public other
- PERFORMANCE. Neither this Agreement nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by Field Representative/ Subcontractor without prior written consent of Technology Aid LLC. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC agrees to comply with all reasonable requests of Field Representative/ Subcontractor necessary for the performance of Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s services to be performed under this Agreement. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC agrees to pay Field Representative/ Subcontractor for services in accordance with the description of services and compensation schedule established by the parties incorporated herein by reference.
- BACKGROUND CHECKS. Field Representative/ Subcontractor will be required to have an annual background screening by Aspen Grove Background check (ABC) an independent third- party agency specializing in both social and criminal reporting. Failure to submit the background screen will result in immediate termination of the subcontract agreement. Further, Field Representative/ Subcontractor is responsible for to obtain background checks on all of its employees and Field Representative/ Subcontractor s and maintain up to date files with this
- ARBITRATION. Any and all disputes or claims between TECHNOLOGY AID LLC and the Field Representative/ Subcontractor arising out of this Subcontract shall be resolved by binding arbitration according to applicable Rules of Arbitration in California. In so agreeing the parties expressly waive their right to a jury trial, if any, on these issues and further agree that the award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon them as though rendered by a court of law and shall be enforceable in any court having jurisdiction over the
- TERMINATION.
- Termination by Field Representative/ Subcontractor . Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon 30 days prior written notice to the Technology Aid LLC.
- Termination for Cause. TECHNOLOGY AID LLC may terminate the Agreement and shall be entitled to exercise any remedies available to it at law or in equity if the Field Representative/ Subcontractor breaches this Agreement for any of the following reasons:
(a) Material breach of any term or condition of this Agreement or any other good cause for termination, including without limitation any act or omission contrary to Law or constituting fraud, financial dishonesty or moral turpitude.
- Failure by Field Representative/ Subcontractor / Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s Personnel to perform its Services in a safe and workmanlike manner free from any defects and
- Failure by Field Representative/ Subcontractor / Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s Personnel to maintain all licensure required under this Agreement, or by
- Failure by Field Representative/ Subcontractor / Field Representative/ Subcontractor ’s Personnel to abide by the terms of this Agreement pertaining to background
- Return of the TECHNOLOGY AID LLC Property. Upon termination of the Agreement or earlier as requested by the Technology Aid LLC, Field Representative/ Subcontractor will deliver to the TECHNOLOGY AID LLC any and all drawings, notes, memoranda, specifications, devices, formulas, passwords and documents, together with all copies thereof, and any other material containing or disclosing any TECHNOLOGY AID LLC Work Product, Third Party Information, or Proprietary Information of the Technology Aid LLC.
- Pending Work Orders Accepted Prior to Expiration or Termination. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Field Representative/ Subcontractor will remain liable for completing all Work Orders it accepted prior to the expiration or termination. However, upon termination of this Agreement, TECHNOLOGY AID LLC has the discretion to cancel any Work Orders that have been accepted by Field Representative/ Subcontractor .
- Survival Terms. Those provisions of this Agreement that would require that they survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement in order to give them full force and effect will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, regardless of the date, cause or manner of such termination, and said provisions include:
(a) Invoicing and Documentation
- Compensation and Chargebacks
- Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
- Indemnification
- Lien Waiver
- Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration
- Invoicing and Documentation
- The following provisions shall also survive termination of this Agreement: Section 2,3,12, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30.