AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES


     THIS AGREEMENT is between Los Robles Cheetahs (hereinafter "Client"), and Paula Fernandez, an individual (hereinafter "Contractor"), an independent contractor, effective May 1, 2000.

  1. Term of Contract. This Agreement is effective on the date set forth above and shall continue in effect until the services provided for herein have been performed, unless terminated by the failure of a party to perform. Provided, however, that the term shall not exceed one year.
  2. Contractor's Services. Contractor agrees to perform the services specified in the "Description of Services and Compensation" attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference.
  3. Method of Performing Services. Contractor shall determine the method, details, and means of performing the services provided for herein.
  4. Equipment. Contractor shall arrange for the provision of all equipment required to perform the services provided for herein.
  5. Employment of Assistants. Contractor may, at Contractor's own expense, employ such assistants as Contractor deems necessary to perform the services required of Contractor by this Agreement. Client may not control, direct, or supervise Contractor's assistants or employees in the performance of those services.
  6. Independent Contractor. No relationship of employer and employee is created by this Agreement, it being understood that Contractor will act hereunder as an independent contractor, and that Contractor shall have no claim under this Agreement or otherwise against Client for Social Security, Worker's Compensation, Disability or Unemployment Insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind.
  7. Indemnity. Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Client for any and all claims arising from any and all claims arising from any negligent acts committed by Contractor or Contractor's employees or agents during the performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to provide Worker's Compensation insurance for Contractor's employees or agents. Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Client for any and all claims arising out of any injury, disability, or death of any of Contractor's employees or agents.
  8. Compensation. In consideration for the services to be performed by Contractor, Client agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the "Description of Services and Compensation" attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference.
  9. Assignment. Neither this agreement nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party.
  10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. It may not be modified except by a writing signed by the parties.
  11. Partial Invalidity. The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this Agreement shall not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
  12. Attorney's Fees. In any legal or equitable action brought by either party to this Agreement to enforce its terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to all costs incurred in connection with such action, including reasonable attorney's fees.
  13. Governing Law. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utopia. 


Executed on July 15, 2000, in the County of Los Robles, State of Utopia.

Client: [Here the document was signed by Ralph Towson, "on behalf of the Cheetahs"]

Contractor: [Here the document was signed by Paula Fernandez]

[Here is the attachment, all of which, save for the title and headings, was handwritten by Ralph]

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION

CONTRACTOR:  Paula Fernandez

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

COMPENSATION:

$100/training session.  $50/game.