Recruiting Services Statement of Work (SOW)
Human Resources Services
HR Management and Administration Full Support Description
HR Consultant(s) will act as dedicated Human Resources providers to support the Client in all aspects of HR services. The HR Manager will provide additional guidance required on interpreting laws, updating and/or writing new policies, strategizing, benefit selection and oversight of employee relations issues, etc. HR Services may include the following:
HR Management responsibilities:
- HR Manager will ensure compliance with state and federal law on all matters related to human resources and employment/labor laws, including things such as health and safety, time management, USERRA, HIPPA and other laws as required
- HR Manager will provide guidance and support in areas of employee relations issues such as performance improvement plans and involuntary terminations
- Provide input and feedback to client regarding employee needs, engagement activities and insights that may support employee retention
- Provide guidance and support other areas of the business as it relates to HR needs
- As requested, provide HR Strategy, benefit selection, HR System implementations and improvements, and enhancement support and marketing of benefits to existing and potential employees.
- Provide guidance and support to the client and client employees on all aspects of employment policies in accordance with local, state and federal laws as well as employee handbook with HR Management support as required.
- Process onboarding of new employees, including new hire orientation, all required paperwork, filing and administration of new hire, new hire reporting, etc
- HR system data input and updates for employee onboarding, change requests, terminations and payroll
- Provide guidance and support to the client and client employees for benefits administration including enrollments, changes and terminations.
- Provide benefits policy interpretation and coordinate with brokers to obtain information as needed for Health plans, HSA, 401k and other benefits with HR Management support as required.
- Provide guidance on leave policies and leave regulations per state and federal law, with HR Management support as needed.
- Administer performance reviews and incentives per client request
- Process COBRA or Continuation of Benefits, unemployment and other requirements
- Provide ‘customer service’ to employees on all questions and needs as it relates to employment services with HR Management support as needed
Client Responsibility
Client agrees, as requested, to provide HR Strategy, benefit selection, HR System implementations and improvements, and enhancement support and marketing of benefits to existing and potential employees. Client further agrees to provide a company email and access to all HR related systems and required files and/or documentation to Power3 Consultant. Please see our Client Services Agreement form to review privacy, non-disclosure, and confidentiality terms.
Consultant Responsibility
Productivity is defined by demonstrating that the consultant is able to manage expectations and tasks, provide excellent communication with the client, maintain professional support within the parameters of this agreement and the ability to show work as requested. The consultant is expected to be available to the client upon specific request for meetings by the client, based on mutually scheduled time. All information will be confidential per the terms of the Client Consulting Agreement.
Place of Work
Work is to be performed at consultants location and schedule, using the consultants resources, with productivity being the key indicator of success.
Terms of Agreement
The following are terms of the agreement as designated between client and consultant:
- The selected services are performed on an ongoing basis.
- The client agrees to notify Power3, in writing, if an improvement to our services is requested, and allow Power3 thirty (30) days to make adjustments and show improved performance on such requests.
- Hours are per week and monthly total hours may vary slightly depending on timing of weeks and or days within a given month.
- Power3 may make staffing changes to the consultant providing services with the understanding that there will not be a break in service.
- Any changes to the terms in this agreement require written notice to Power3 Solutions and may be subject to a fourteen (14) day notice prior to taking effect.
Payment Terms
Power3 payment terms are as follows:
- Invoices will be sent on a monthly basis, within five (5) calendar days of the first day of each month.
- Client is required to pay Consultant Firm within 15 days of receipt of monthly invoice (Net15).
- Power3 Solutions will charge a flat rate one time initial setup fee of $400, that will be included in the first invoice.
- Rates for services are subject to change, Client will be given a 30 day notice of a pending rate change.
- A final invoice will be sent within three (3) days of the last day of performance.
- Client will have the option to submit payment directly through our invoice portal, set up an ACH, or wire transfer payments.
HR Hotline Support Description
HR services ensures a comprehensive approach to talent management, covering recruitment, onboarding, and employee development. Consultant(s) will act as dedicated Human Resources providers to support the Client in all aspects of HR services. Our HR Hotline is designed to provide an HR Resource as your sole HR provider or an Expert resource to an existing HR person or team. We can provide any and all HR Services strictly on an as-needed basis, with monthly tips, reminders and updates to ensure that you’re aware of HR needs.
HR Hotline Support Including, but not limited to:
- Provide guidance and support to the client and client employees on all aspects of employment policies in accordance with local, state and federal laws as well as employee handbook with HR Management support as required.
- Process onboarding of new employees, including new hire orientation, all required paperwork, filing and administration of new hire, MD New hire reporting, etc
- HR system data input and updates for employee onboarding, change requests, terminations and payroll
- Provide guidance and support to the client and client employees for benefits administration including enrollments, changes and terminations.
- Provide benefits policy interpretation and coordinate with brokers to obtain information as needed for Health plans, HSA, 401k and other benefits with HR Management support as required.
- Provide guidance on leave policies and leave regulations per state and federal law, with HR Management support as needed.
- Administer performance reviews and incentives per client request
- Process COBRA or Maryland Continuation of Benefits, unemployment and other requirements
- Provide ‘customer service’ to employees on all questions and needs as it relates to employment services with HR Management support as needed
- HR Manager will ensure compliance with state and federal law on all matters related to human resources and employment/labor laws, including things such as health and safety, time management, USERRA, HIPPA and other laws as required
- HR Manager will provide guidance and support in areas of employee relations issues such as performance improvement plans and involuntary terminations
- Provide input and feedback to client regarding employee needs, engagement activities and insights that may support employee retention
- Provide guidance and support other areas of the business as it relates to HR needs
If regular support is needed, we may recommend that you consider our direct HR Services to have a dedicated HR consultant.
Client Responsibility
Client agrees, as requested, to provide Information required to allow HR to successfully perform the work as required. This may require access to sensitive and/or proprietary information. Please see our Client Acknowledgement form to review privacy, non-disclosure, and confidentiality terms.
Monthly Base Fee - $250/monthly
HR Hotline - $150/hourly as needed
*Client agrees to, up to 10 hours for an initial review of systems, documentation and compliance review for policies and procedures. Additional hours may be needed based on consultants recommendations and/or the clients specific needs and goals.
Consultant Responsibility
Productivity is defined by demonstrating that the consultant is able to manage expectations and tasks, provide excellent communication with the client, maintain professional support within the parameters of this agreement and the ability to show work as requested. The consultant is expected to be available to the client upon specific request for meetings by the client, based on mutually scheduled time. All information will be confidential per the terms of the Client Consulting Agreement.
Place of Work
Work is to be performed at consultants location and schedule, using the consultants resources, with productivity being the key indicator of success.
Terms of Agreement
The following are terms of the agreement as designated between client and consultant:
- Power3 Solutions agrees to perform the above mentioned Statement of Work with a commitment of one (1) year for.
- The client agrees to notify Power3, in writing, if an improvement to our services is requested, and allow Power3 thirty (30) days to make adjustments and show improved performance on such requests.
- Hours are per week and monthly total hours may vary slightly depending on timing of weeks and or days within a given month.
- Power3 may make staffing changes to the consultant providing services with the understanding that there will not be a break in service.
- Any changes to the terms in this agreement require written notice to Power3 Solutions and may be subject to a fourteen (14) day notice prior to taking effect.
Payment Terms
Power3 payment terms are as follows:
- Invoices will be sent on a monthly basis, within five (5) calendar days of the first day of each month.
- Client is required to pay Consultant Firm within 15 days of receipt of monthly invoice (Net15).
- Rates for services are subject to change, Client will be given a 30 day notice of a pending rate change.
- Should the Client terminate without allowing Power3 to complete the contract per the terms agreed of a 14 day notice, Power3 will charge the full 14 days of service on the final invoice.
- A final invoice will be sent within three (3) days of the last day of performance.
- Client will have the option to submit payment directly through our invoice portal, set up an ACH, or wire transfer payments.
HR Project Support
Proposal Support Services
Power3 will determine if this budget is realistic and make recommendations accordingly, subject to client approval. Power3 will determine how it is allotted amongst the consultant types selected. The nature of proposal work makes it hard to predict, and we will work within the approved budget. Contract and budget approval modifications can be made in writing, and Power3 will monitor and communicate budget usage over the course of the proposal support.
This support may be subject to change dependent upon variables such as extensions, requirement changes, client and/or teaming partner requests, and other unforeseen circumstances, however Power3 Solutions will not exceed the budget hours without written and signed agreement from both parties. Power3 Solutions may re-allot time as needed based on resources and management requirements, however it will not exceed the budget value of the allotted time (for example, if a standard proposal writer takes on more work than a senior writer, we will adjust the hours based on the dollar value of the time transferred). Should the client choose not to increase the allotted time once the budget has been met, Power3 will provide all materials, information and resources to the client to complete accordingly. Our services are intended to fulfill the expectations of a qualified professional performing the work on an hourly basis and do not constitute a guarantee of award outcome.
Services:
- Leverage client in exposure, research and market opportunities with Government Agencies
- Lead responses to business opportunities (RFP/RFI/SSN/RFQ)
- Liaison between business partners and teaming relationships
- Identify key resources to create proposal response team including internal and external resources as required, subject matter experts, etc
- Interpret RFP requirements and implement in proposal
- Create timelines and targets/goals
- Establish and maintain Sharepoint collaboration tools (Tools to be provided by Client, unless otherwise requested at cost)
- Delegate tasks to contributors and oversee completion
- Conduct regular status meetings, report status updates
- Support business development and capture strategies developed pre-RFP to ensure alignment with goals and objectives.
- Manage needs, resources, and obstacles for proposal team
- Guide review teams through color stages
- Coordinate with team on Proposal Timeline and schedule of delivery
- Ensure compliance requirements are met
- Identify additional team members as needed to contribute to proposal
- Provide proposal services including proposal writing, desktop publishing, editing and graphics.
Client Responsibility
Client will identify project deadlines and deliverables. Client acknowledges and agrees to pay their invoice based on the consultant's time worked. This time is not limited to meetings, prep work or content review. Client agrees to provide access to related systems to Power3 Consultant. Please see our Client Services Agreement form to review privacy, non-disclosure, and confidentiality terms.
Consultant Responsibility
Productivity is defined by demonstrating that the consultant is able to manage expectations and tasks, provide excellent communication with the client, maintain professional support within the parameters of this agreement and the ability to show work as requested. The consultant is expected to be available to the client upon specific request for meetings by the client, based on mutually scheduled time. All information will be confidential per the terms of the Client Consulting Agreement.
Place of Work
Work is to be performed at consultants location and schedule, using the consultants resources, with productivity being the key indicator of success.
Terms of Agreement
The following are terms of the agreement as designated between client and consultant:
- Power3 Solutions agrees to perform the above mentioned statement of work on a PROJECT basis for a term of TBD/based on RFP.
- Should the statement of work be adjusted to fulfill modifications as necessary, this shall be updated if it impacts the timeline, effective due dates, budget or performance deliverables.
- The client agrees to notify Power3, in writing, if an improvement to our services is requested, and allow Power3 the opportunity to make adjustments and show improved performance on such requests.
- Power3 may make staffing changes to the consultant providing services with the understanding that there will not be a break in service.
- Any changes to the terms in this agreement require written notice to Power3 Solutions and may be subject to a fourteen (14) day notice prior to taking effect.
Payment Terms
Power3 payment terms are as follows:
- Invoices will be sent on a monthly basis, within five (5) calendar days of the first day of each month.
- Client is required to pay Consultant Firm within 15 days of receipt of monthly invoice (Net15).
- Power3 Solutions will charge a flat rate one time initial setup fee of $400, that will be included in the first invoice.
- Rates for services are subject to change, Client will be given a 30 day notice of a pending rate change.
- A final invoice will be sent within three (3) days of the last day of performance.
- Client will have the option to submit payment directly through our invoice portal, set up an ACH, or wire transfer payments.
Business Development and Capture
Marketing and Branding
Web Design and Web Services
Client Responsibility
Client agrees to supply a foundation of content to be included in the website. Client is responsible for providing vector files of logos, images and icons that are proprietary to the company and/or requested to be used on the website. Power3 will provide a google drive to drop them into.
- Web Design - paid in 2 installments 50% down, 50% prior to launch
- Hourly Services - $135/hourly as needed
WEB HOSTING and Transfer (if selected):
- On transfer, review themes/plugins for version and support to make recommendations for updates weekly backups of website, redundancy storage (local and remote locations)
- Security monitoring
- Uptime monitoring
- Updates and maintenance of plugins, theme files, and main WordPress files
- Premium version of Formidable Forms for dynamic and powerful forms
- Paid version of the installed WordPress theme, and ongoing patches / updates
- Troubleshooting when necessary
- SSL Certificate installation, monitoring, and renewal
- Web Server with 512 MB RAM, 1 vCPU, 20 GB SSD
Client Responsibility
Client agrees to provide the login credential access to the DNS server that hosts the client domain. The DNS/domain server will remain under the client's control to allow them to protect their proprietary domain. Power3 will be linking the website IP address from our web hosting service on AWS and is solely responsible for all functionality for the site within the AWS hosting environment that we own and control. Any issues that occur on the DNS/Domain server (i.e. GoDaddy) and/or the client's email server (i.e. gmail, outlook, etc) can be supported on an hourly rate as needed, upon request. The client owns and controls their own domain/DNS host and email provider and is responsible for ensuring it is active and paid for to avoid disruption of service and loss of domain ownership. Please see our Client Services Agreement form to review privacy, non-disclosure, and confidentiality terms.
- Should Power3 be required to make corrections outside the normal scope of Web Hosting tasks caused by Client, Client will be billed at the *hourly rate.
- Should the Client choose to terminate their hosting services with Power3, an *hourly rate will be billed for the transition away from our platform.
- Power3 is available, at the Clients request, to initiate web hosting to the platform of their choice, billed at an *hourly rate.
SECURITY OPTIONS:
Client has the option to have security measures employed to protect the website from foreign actors, and mitigate exposure to cyber threats. Within the current host platform, or in Power3’s AWS hosting platform, Power3 will:
- Install firewalls on back end in addition to Wordpress Wordfence firewalls
- Limit traffic with known VPN users that are foreign entities
- Develop monitoring and alerts for any suspicious activity
ONGOING SUPPORT OPTIONS:
Our monthly Website Bundle allowing for regular updates, design and content improvements, and refinement.
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION:
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an ongoing process to keep your website at the top of search engines such as Google, so that your company receives the attention it deserves and targets your population effectively. We research and implement best practices for optimizing as well as provide analytics and insights into performance.
Logo Design
Create polished logo based on client specifications, with 2 review/edit sessions and a series of up to 8 color options and a horizontal and vertical layout option in each color, with 3 file sizes for various use. Price is per logo design. Client is responsible for providing any details, colors, images, etc that are to be used in creation of logos.
Consultant Responsibility
Productivity is defined by demonstrating that the consultant is able to manage expectations and tasks, provide excellent communication with the client, maintain professional support within the parameters of this agreement and the ability to show work as requested. The consultant is expected to be available to the client upon specific request for meetings by the client, based on mutually scheduled time. All information will be confidential per the terms of the Client Consulting Agreement.
Terms of Agreement
The following are terms of the agreement as designated between client and consultant:
- Image and video files used to build the website may result in a charge to purchase and publish copyrighted photos for us on your website. This amount will be included in your final payment.
- Included in price: Web costs covers standard Plugin Licenses and Stock Images: $500
- Any request for web functionality outside the standard plugins will be discussed with the client prior to any work being performed. An hourly rate may be charged.
- Additional requests, change orders and client approved hours worked outside the scope of the project will be charged at an hourly rate.
- Should the Client choose Power3 for web hosting, Power3 will provide support for issues at an hourly rate that don't fall under the scope of our design work.
- Client will be notified, if at any time during the project additional time will be needed for corrections and or improvements that were not within the scope of the project.
- Should the statement of work be adjusted to fulfill modifications as necessary, this shall be updated if it impacts the timeline, effective due dates, or performance deliverables. Any modifications will be agreed upon in writing.
- If through no fault of the consultant the client has not furnished all of the materials needed to complete the website by the final date of completion and the website is still not completed and published within 30 days of the final completion date, the final amount will be billed regardless of completion; Power3 will complete and publish the website at the time that the client provides any missing information and approvals within the parameters of the services defined in this agreement.
- Power3 Solutions agrees to perform the above-mentioned statement of work on a project basis for a delivery date as negotiated upon review of project.
Payment Terms
Power3 payment terms are as follows:
- First installment is due within 15 days of the date of signed agreement as an initial upfront payment of ½ of the total cost at which time the project will commence.
- Second installment is due within 15 days once the Website is approved for launch.
- Invoices for hourly services will be sent on a monthly basis, within five (5) calendar days of the first day of each month due within 15 days of receipt of monthly invoice (Net15).
- Rates for hourly services are subject to change, Client will be given a 30 day notice of a pending rate change.
- Client will have the option to submit payment directly through our invoice portal, set up an ACH, or wire transfer payments.
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
For valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
- Services. Power3 Solutions will provide certain consulting services ("Services") as set forth in any Statement of Work (each a "Statement of Work"), or, if applicable, a Change Order (each a "Change Order"), each of which will be attached as an Exhibit to and made a part of this Agreement and each shall specifically reference this Agreement. A Change Order can be formally written in the Statement of Work, or by email as long as it is in writing and agreed upon by the appropriate authorized person(s) from each party to this agreement.
- Payment. Client will compensate Power3 Solutions in consideration of the Services by paying certain fees (the "Fees") and those necessary and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (the "Expenses") as set forth in each Statement of Work and/or Change Order. Power3 Solutions will invoice Client per the terms stated in the Statement of Work and, full payment will be due when payable per the terms of the Statement of Work.
2.1 Travel.
Client shall reimburse Power3 for all reasonable business expenses directly related to the Consultants job duties, including travel expenses to client locations, meetings, events and all other work that is outside the location described in the Statement of Work, and any approved expenses incurred and paid by Consultant/Company in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement. All approved incurred expenses will be paid upon submission of detailed receipts and invoice for expenses, which can be billed off-cycle if it exceeds One Hundred Dollars ($100). Expenses shall not be limited to the following:
- Hotel Expenses
- Transportation expenses (excluding personal vehicle expenses/gas)
- Travel time not to exceed eight (8) hours*
*Time spent traveling to an airport or other mass transit destination in a personal vehicle is excluded.
- Term and Termination.
3.1 Term. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect on the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter until terminated by either party or until the expiration of any Statement of Work and/or Change Order executed hereunder. This agreement must be terminated based upon the terms provided (herein the effective date of such termination being referred to herein as the "Termination Date").
3.2 Termination. Client may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to Power3 Solutions and will be terminated under the terms stated in the Statement of Work, and all amounts due hereunder are tendered by Client to Power3 Solutions per the terms of payment on the Statement of Work. Either party may terminate this Agreement, any Statement of Work, or Change Order upon written notice to the other party, for such other party's failure to comply with any material term or condition of this Agreement, which failure is not cured within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice; provided, however that in the event that Client defaults in the payment of any amount due to Power3 Solutions under this Agreement, Statement of Work or Change Order pursuant to this Agreement, then Power3 Solutions may, by issuing written notice to Client, terminate this Agreement as of a date specified in the notice of termination, but in no event less than ten (10) business days from the date of the notice, provided Client does not cure such default within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice.
3.3 Payment. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, Client is responsible for all obligations arising from Services delivered prior to the Termination Date, including: (i) payment of all Fees and Expenses incurred on a time and materials basis up to the termination date or (ii) payment of the pro rata portion of all Fees and Expenses to be paid on a fixed fee basis, with percentage of completion to be determined by Power3 Solutions in its sole and absolute discretion.
- Continuous Acceptance. As Power3 Solutions completes discrete portions of the Services to be performed under any Statement of Work and/or Change Order wherein a specific and defined finished product is to be delivered, Power3 Solutions may deliver such portions to Client for review and acceptance. Such review will be for compliance with such discrete portion with the Statement of Work and/or Change Order. All such portions delivered will be deemed accepted by Client unless Client provides written notice of objection, within five (5) business days after delivery of such portions. The objection notice will include a reasonably detailed description of: (i) the grounds for the objection, and (ii) all changes requested by Client in order for such portions to be accepted by Client. In the event that Client provides a written notice of objection, Power3 Solutions and Client will promptly meet to negotiate the issues in dispute. Client acknowledges and agrees that any delay caused by the dispute shall postpone the delivery of the remaining Services for an equivalent period and any time schedule set forth in the applicable Statement of Work and/or Change Order shall be deemed amended accordingly. No such delay shall relieve or suspend Client's obligation to pay Power3 Solutions under Section 2 of this Agreement. All other services provided are considered ongoing support services and subject to continual evaluation rather than a specified delivered product.
- Change Orders. At any time prior to acceptance of Services pursuant to Section 4, Client may request a modification to such Services (each a "Modification"). In the event that Client requests a Modification, Client will give Power3 Solutions written notice which will describe in reasonable detail the requested Modification. Within ten (10) business days after the date of such written notice, Power3 Solutions will give Client a responsive written notice informing Client as to the effect of making the proposed Modification on the pricing and functional specifications, and schedule for completion of the Services (a draft "Change Order"). Within ten (10) business days after delivery to Client of any draft Change Order, the parties will finalize the Change Order. In the event that the parties do not reach agreement as to a Change Order within the ten (10) business days, Power3 Solutions will have the right, subject to Client's rights, to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 3 hereof, to proceed with the Services without incorporating the proposed Modification.
- Scope of Work. Client acknowledges that: (i) the scope of work to be performed by Power3 Solutions for the Fees specified in any Statement of Work will be limited to the Services specified in such Statement of Work, and (ii) all work other than as specified in a Statement of Work will be subject to further charge, pursuant to a Change Order or separate written agreement by and between Power3 Solutions and Client. There may be multiple Statements of Work under one agreement if the services performed are different in nature, each Statement of work is independent of the other.
- Confidential Information. Each party to this Agreement (each, a "Recipient") shall protect and keep confidential all non-public information ("Confidential Information") disclosed by the other party (each, a "Discloser"), whether or not it is marked or identified as "Confidential Information" by the Discloser, and shall not, except for the purposes of performing the Services to be provided hereunder, use or disclose any such Confidential Information without written permission from the other party. Confidential Information shall include, without limitation, computer programs, code, algorithms, know-how, methodology, policies, trade secrets, formulas, processes, ideas, inventions (whether patentable or not), schematics and other technical, business, pricing and fee schedules, financial and product development plans, customer lists, customer information (including but not limited to account numbers, account balances, account activity, tax or social security numbers, etc.) information regarding distribution channels, forecasts, and strategies.
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, at Discloser's request Recipient shall return to Discloser all written materials that contain any Confidential Information. The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to any information which: (i) was previously known to Recipient; (ii) is or becomes publicly available, through no fault of Recipient; (iii) is disclosed to Recipient by a third party having no obligation of confidentiality to Discloser; (iv) is independently developed by Recipient; or (v) is required to be disclosed as a matter of law.
- Ownership and License. This Section and/or any of its Subsections will apply to the terms of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified in any Statements of Work and/or Change Orders that become a part of this Agreement.
8.1 Ownership and license of Power3 Solutions Materials.
(a) In connection with the provision of Services hereunder, Power3 Solutions may provide certain materials and information proprietary to Power3 Solutions and provided or used by Power3 Solutions in the provision of Services, including, but not limited to, algorithms, software developed outside the scope of this Agreement, and other content provided by Power3 Solutions (collectively, "Power3 Solutions Standard Materials"). Client acknowledges that all right, title and interest in and to all Power3 Solutions Standard Materials is and remains the exclusive property of Power3 Solutions or its suppliers. Subject to Client's payment of all fees under the applicable Statement of Work and/or Change Order, Power3 Solutions hereby grants to Client a non-exclusive and non-transferable (except as set forth in Section 23) license to use and reproduce the Power3 Solutions Materials, as defined in Section 8.1 (b) below, solely for the internal business purposes of Client (including, in a publicly-accessible Web site).
(b) In connection with the provision of Services hereunder, Power3 Solutions may provide certain software components (the "Power3 Solutions Standard Components") to Client, which may be in source or object code form. Client acknowledges that all right, title and interest in and to all Power3 Solutions Standard Components and Power3 Solutions Standard Materials (collectively, "Power3 Solutions Materials") is and remains the exclusive property of Power3 Solutions or its suppliers. Client will not, and will not allow any employee or third party (i) to, copy, reverse engineer, modify, improve and/or create derivative works of, copy, reverse engineer, or retrieve or read all or any portion of the source code of the Power3 Solutions Standard Components, irrespective of the medium in which the Power3 Solutions Standard Components may be contained or embodied. In the event that any employee or third party modifies, improves or creates derivative works from Power3 Solutions Materials, whether or not in violation of this Agreement, Client will cause all right, title and interest in and to such modifications, improvements and/or derivative works to be assigned to Power3 Solutions.
(c) Notwithstanding any ownership rights that Power3 Solutions may grant to Client, Client agrees that Power3 Solutions retains the right to re-use, distribute and license to any of its current and future Clients any of its Materials, proprietary know-how, ideas, concepts, methodologies, rapid prototyping processes, algorithms, routines, code, methods, processes, or similar information, however characterized, whether in tangible or intangible form, and whether used by Power3 Solutions in the performance of Services or not, at any time and without limitation.
8.2 Ownership and License of Client Materials.
(a) The parties acknowledge and agree that all right, title and interest in and to all materials and information supplied by Client for use in the delivery of the Services (all, collectively, "Client Materials") will be owned exclusively by Client. In addition, the Services will include reports, information, analysis, schematics, and surveys (all collectively, "Reports") which are created by Power3 Solutions for Client. All right, title and interest in and to all Reports will be owned exclusively by Client.
- Promotion. This Section and/or any of its Subsections will apply to the terms of this Agreement, only if it is specified in any Statements of Work and/or Change Orders that become a part of this Agreement.
9.1 Power3 Solutions Credit. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement which may suggest to the contrary, Power3 Solutions, with Client's separate review and approval, will have the right to include Client's name and logo in Power3 Solutions’ client list, marketing and advertising material, and press releases.
9.2 Promotion. Client agrees to allow Power3 Solutions to share publicly, the relationship with client, giving Power3 Solutions the right to reproduce, display and otherwise use the trademark, logo and/or trade name of Client, solely in connection with advertisement and promotion of the products and services of Power3 Solutions. Power3 Solutions will have the right to make reasonable use of the results of the services, including, but not limited to, a case study profiling the Client, the use of still photographs of and/or screen captures from any component, and to make demonstrations of executable versions of any component, to the extent that such use does not reveal the Confidential Information of Client, for Power3 Solutions internal use and for reasonable promotion of the business of Power3 Solutions in accordance with customary industry promotional practices; provided, however that Power3 Solutions will not make any use which implies endorsement or sponsorship of Power3 Solutions by Client.
- Representations and Warranties.
10.1 Client. Client hereby represents and warrants as follows:
(a) Client will own or will have obtained from the owners the right to use, the Client Materials used in the Services project as defined in the Statement of Work, and use of the Client Materials by Power3 Solutions will not violate any applicable law, regulation, rule or order, or infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party. No Client Materials will: (i) contain any defamatory, obscene, indecent, or offensive material; or (ii) invade the right of privacy or publicity of any person.
(b) Client has the authority to enter into this Agreement.
10.2 Power3 Solutions. Power3 Solutions hereby represents and warrants as follows:
(a) To the best of its knowledge, Services will not violate the proprietary rights of any third party, provided, however, that Power3 Solutions’ expressly disclaims any warranty relating to any such infringement resulting from Power3 Solutions's use of Client Materials, and provided, further, that the foregoing warranty shall not apply where Client or its agents make modifications to any aspect of the results of the Services.
(b) Power3 Solutions has the authority to enter into this Agreement.
10.3 Disclaimer. POWER3 SOLUTIONS GIVES AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THAT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 10. NO REPRESENTATIVE OF POWER3 SOLUTIONS IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE OR MAKE ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OR MODIFY THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IN ANY WAY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER, NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING BY USAGE OR TRADE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE IS GIVEN OR MADE BY POWER3 SOLUTIONS OR SHALL ARISE BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL POWER3 SOLUTIONS HAVE ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH WARRANTY. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, ALL SERVICES, AND COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY POWER3 SOLUTIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING CLIENT CUSTOM COMPONENT, PRODUCT, AND POWER3 SOLUTIONS MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS IS.
- Other Understandings Between the Parties. This Section and/or any of its Subsections will apply to the terms of this Agreement, only if it is specified in any Statements of Work and/or Change Orders that become a part of this Agreement.
11.1 Compliance With Laws. Client will operate each component in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, laws or regulations relating to the use of personal information, whether obtained through observation or analysis of usage patterns (i.e., so-called "data mining") or otherwise. Client agrees to comply fully with all relevant export laws and regulations of the United States ("Export Laws") to assure that neither the Client Custom Components, Power3 Solutions Standard Components, or Power3 Solutions Materials nor any direct product thereof are (a) exported, directly or indirectly, in violation of Export Laws; or (b) are intended to be used for any purposes prohibited by the Export Laws, including, without limitation, nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons proliferation.
11.3 Security. Client will have the sole and exclusive responsibility for the security of all personal information submitted through any component, including, but not limited to, credit card and other sensitive information.
- Indemnification.
12.1 Indemnification by Power3 Solutions. Power3 Solutions will indemnify Client and its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from and against any and all suits, actions, claims, penalties, liabilities or obligations ("Claims") caused by: (i) Power3 Solutions Materials used by Client in the course of the Services consistent with the terms of this Agreement (ii) a breach of any representation or warranty made by Power3 Solutions in this Agreement or any Statement of Work, or Change Order pursuant to this Agreement, or (iii) its use of the other party's confidential information. Client will give Power3 Solutions prompt notice of each such Claim and reasonable cooperation in connection with the defense of each such Claim. Sole control of defense and/or settlement of each such Claim will reside with Power3 Solutions.
12.2 Indemnification by Client. Client will indemnify Power3 Solutions and its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from and against any and all Claims caused by: (i) a breach of any representation or warranty made by Client in this Agreement or in any Statement of Work, Change Order pursuant to this Agreement, (ii) additions or alterations by Client to Power3 Solutions Materials, or (iii) its use of the other party's confidential information. Power3 Solutions will give Client prompt notice of each Claim and reasonable cooperation in connection with the defense of each Claim. Sole control of defense and/or settlement of each such Claim will reside with Client.
- Effect of Termination.
13.1. Termination of Agreement. Upon any termination of this Agreement: (i) all Statements of Work and/or Change Order will automatically terminate, effective as of the date of termination of this Agreement; (ii) Power3 Solutions will have the right immediately to cease the provision of all services under this Agreement and any Statements of Work and/or Change Order, including, but not limited to, the display and maintenance by Power3 Solutions of any portion of any Component consisting of Web site pages on behalf of Client; (iii) each party will return to the other all materials embodying or disclosing the Confidential Information of such other party; and (iv) Client will promptly pay Power3 Solutions for all work performed by Power3 Solutions as set forth in Section 3.3 hereof.
13.2 Termination of Statement of Work and/or Change Order. Upon any termination of any Statement of Work and/or Change Order prior to the end of its term, without termination of this Agreement, each party will have the same rights and obligations with respect to the work to be performed and the Confidential Information exchanged under such Statement of Work and/or Change Order as are set forth in clauses (ii) through (iv) of Section 13.1.
13.3. Return of Materials. Upon any termination of this Agreement or any Statement of Work and/or Change Order by Power3 Solutions, Client will promptly return to Power3 Solutions each component and all Power3 Solutions Materials delivered to Client under this Agreement or the applicable Statement of Work and/or Change Order, as the case may be, for which payment has not been received; and Client's license rights will terminate with respect to such components and Power3 Solutions Materials.
- Non-Solicitation. Both the Client and Consulting Firm agree that except as may otherwise hereafter be agreed in writing, both parties shall not directly or indirectly, individually, or together with, or through any other person, firm, corporation, or entity: (i) during and for one (1) year after the term of this Agreement, in any manner, approach, counsel, or attempt to induce any person or candidate provided by their assigned Consultant with Power3 and employed by, or in the process of being employed by the client, provided, however, that nothing herein shall prohibit a Party from hiring any such individual who, without any encouragement, direction, or request of or from the hiring Party, has (a) sought employment with the hiring Party in response to general recruitment activities (such as mass media advertisement and job fairs) of the hiring Party, or (b) otherwise sought employment with the hiring Party on his or her own initiative after the business relationship has been terminated.
14.1 Optional Fee for Hire. Should the Client at any time during the duration of this Agreement and post Agreement terms stated above, want to direct hire the Consulting Firms Consultant, the Client agrees to first notify the Consulting Firm of interest prior to any discussion with or offer to the Consultant. If acceptable to both parties, the Consulting Firm will facilitate an introduction between the Client and Consultant to discuss employment. The terms of this Agreement must not be disclosed to the Consultant by the Client at any time. The Consultant may accept the Client offer which will commence after a term of no less than thirty (30) days. The Client must present to Consulting Firm a fully executed offer of acceptance forthwith, have fulfilled the period of commitment as agreed in the Statement of Work and further agrees to pay the Consulting Firm a ‘fee to hire’ cost of 20% of the full-time base salary amount (or equivalent if not being hired full-time) at the time of hire, at which time the services performed by the Consultant as shown in the Statement of Work between the Consulting Firm and Client will be terminated. Any other Statement of Work agreements and Consulting Services Agreement will remain in full force and effect throughout the terms stated in the agreements.
- Limitation of Liability.
15.1 Consequential Damages. In no event shall either party to this Agreement have any liability, obligation or responsibility for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, data or use, arising in any way in connection with this Agreement, including, but not limited to, damage to property, injury to persons, lost profits, or delays or inconvenience, even if such party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
15.2 Cap on Liability. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Power3 Solutions's liability for damages hereunder shall not exceed the amount of the fees paid by Client to Power3 Solutions under the applicable Statement of Work from which such claim arises. This cap on liability does not extend to claims regarding errors, omissions or willful negligence in areas of performance that are under the control of Power3 and within the scope of the services being performed.
15.3 Filing Period. No action, regardless of form, arising out of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be brought by either party more than one year after the cause of action has arisen, except that any action for non-payment may be brought within three (3) years after the date of the last payment or the date of the last invoice, whichever occurred later.
- Injunctive Relief. The parties agree that any breach of the provisions of this Agreement relating to intellectual property rights, confidentiality or indemnification will cause the aggrieved party irreparable harm, and that such party will be entitled to injunctive relief for such unauthorized use or breach, in addition to such other rights and remedies as may be available to it.
- No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed to create, or be construed as creating, any third-party beneficiary right of action upon any third party.
- No Breach Without Notice. Except as otherwise set forth herein, neither party shall be deemed to be in material breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement unless and until the other party has given written notice of the nature of such breach, and the breaching party has failed to cure such breach within twenty (20) days after receipt of such written notice.
- Delays. Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by fire, accident, labor dispute, war, insurrection, riot, act of government, act of God, or any other cause reasonably beyond its control; but each party shall use all reasonable efforts to minimize the extent of any such delay. Power3 Solutions shall not be liable to Client (or Client's customers) for any delay in performance or any failure in performance hereunder caused in whole or in part by reasons beyond the control of Power3 Solutions or resulting from Client's failure to furnish Client Materials in a timely manner.
- Insurance. Power3 Solutions shall maintain at its own expense such insurance as will protect Client from claims for damage for bodily injury, including death, and for property damage which may arise from Power3 Solutions activities under this Agreement for Services at the address of Client set forth on Statement of Work and/or Change Order, whether such activities are performed by Power3 Solutions or by any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly under their control. (1) Workers’ Compensation Insurance in compliance with the Workers’ Compensation. (2) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of liability of $1,000,000 dollars. Upon request, Power3 Solutions agrees to provide evidence of such insurance to Client.
- Late Payments. Interest on Late Payments; Costs of Collection. Invoices are due by the Net date as agreed in the Statement of Work. A late fee of 10% shall be applied monthly, until the balance is satisfied on any amounts due Power3 Solutions that are not paid per the terms agreed on the SOW. Client shall be responsible for any and all costs of collection incurred by Power3 Solutions with respect to amounts due from Client under this Agreement for Services, including, without limitation, for attorneys' fees, and costs, including the costs, fees and expenses of experts.
- Independent Contractors. The parties hereto are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any form of partnership, principal-agent relationship, employer-employee relationship, or joint venture between the parties hereto.
- Assignment. Neither party may assign or subcontract its rights or obligations hereunder (except to subsidiaries or affiliates) without prior written consent of the other party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
- Waiver. Neither party shall be deemed to have waived any provision hereof unless such waiver is in writing and executed by a duly authorized officer of the waiving party. No waiver by either party of any provision hereof shall constitute a waiver of such provision on any other occasion.
- Separability. The invalidity or unenforceability, in whole or in part, of any provision, term, or condition hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of such provision, term or condition or of any other provision, term, or condition.
- Survival. The terms and provisions of Sections 2, 3, 7-9, 10.3, 11-18, and 23-31 shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement by any party for any reason.
- Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and is construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without regard to its rules concerning conflicts of laws. Exclusive venue for any action brought in connection with this Agreement shall be the courts of the State of Maryland.
- Captions. Captions of the sections of this Agreement are for reference purpose only and do not constitute terms or conditions of this Agreement, nor shall they limit or affect the terms and conditions hereof.
- Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any incorporated Statements of Work, and Change Orders constitute the entire agreement between Client and Power3 Solutions. In the event that any provisions in any incorporated Statements of Work or Change Orders are in conflict with, inconsistent with, in addition to, or otherwise different from the provisions in this Agreement, the provisions in this Agreement shall prevail over any such conflicting provisions. This Agreement may not be amended unless such amendment is in writing and signed by both parties hereto.
- Notices. All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing via Email and shall be deemed to have been received by a party when acknowledgement of receipt is made.
- Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. In making proof of this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.