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Freelancer Delivery Agreement: Definitions and Interpretation
Freelancer Delivery Agreement: Definitions and Interpretation
Freelancer Delivery Agreement: Definitions and Interpretation
8 Feb 2022
This Freelancer Delivery Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on this the __________________________________ ("Effective
Date”).
BY AND BETWEEN
BycyShare Technologies Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, and having its registered
office at _____________________________________________________________,
3rd Floor, Sector 53, Gurgaon represented by its authorized signatory
(hereinafter referred to as “Company”, which expression shall, unless it be repugnant to the subject or context thereof, include its
successors and permitted assigns) of the ONE PART;
AND
Mr./Ms._________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ajit Yadav
s/o____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vijay Kumar
aged_______________years,
29 r/o ______________________________________________
Gurgaon and having permanent account number
(PAN) _________________________________
APUPY1696P (hereinafter referred as “Freelancer’; which term, unless repugnant to the context,
shall mean and include his/ her legal heirs, executors, representatives and permitted assigns), of the OTHER PART.
The Company and the Freelancer shall collectively be referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.
WHEREAS
A. The Company, inter-alia, operates an online technology platform, viz. website www.zypp.app and mobile based applications
under the brand name of Zypp (“Portal/App”) for the purpose of connecting freelancer delivery agent with Merchants,
through which it (a) facilitates online commodities ordering by connecting users of the Portal with various restaurants/ cafes/
stores etc listed on the Portal pursuant to a contractual arrangement with the Company (“Merchants”), and (b) facilitates
delivery of orders placed by the users against the Merchants, by connecting the Merchants with third party delivery service
provider engaged by the Company on an independent freelancing basis through the Portal.
B. The Company and the Freelancer have had discussions on the manner in which the Portal operates and based on the said
discussions and the Freelancer, having understood the uses and advantages of the Portal, has expressed its willingness to
provide delivery services to the Merchants by way of connection through the Portal.
C. The Company, relying upon the representations, warranties and assurances of the Freelancer has agreed to make available
the Portal for provision of freelance delivery services by the Freelancer.
1.1.1. “Applicable Law(s)” means any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, rule of law, order,
decree, ruling, bye-law, approval of any Governmental Authority, directive, guideline, policy, clearance,
requirement or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of or determination by, or
any interpretation or administration having the force of law of any of the foregoing by any Governmental
Authority having jurisdiction over the matter in question, whether in effect as of the Effective Date or
come into effect thereafter;
1.1.2. “Third Party” means a Person who is not a party to this Agreement.
1.1.3. “Person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, unincorporated association, body corporate,
corporation, company, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, Governmental Authority or
trust or any other entity or organization.
1.2. Interpretation
The interpretation and construction of this Agreement shall be subject to the following:
2. Freelancer Services
3. Indemnity
Freelancer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, its partners, employees and agents from and
against all losses incurred or suffered by any such parties that arise from any breach or non-fulfilment of any of the
covenants, undertaking or obligation of the Freelancer under this Agreement.
6. Disclaimer
6.1. Except as provide in Clause 5.2 above, the Company disclaims all representations and warranties to the
Freelancer, of any kind, whether express or implied as to condition, suitability, quality, merchantability and fitness
for any purposes in respect of the Portal or the services provided through the Portal and/ or the Merchant.
6.2. To the extent permissible under Applicable Laws, Company disclaims and shall disclaim all liabilities, whether civil,
criminal, tortious, or otherwise, that may accrue as a consequence of the breach by the Freelancer:
6.2.1. of any of the Applicable Laws in respect of Freelancer Delivery Services provided in terms of this Agreement;
6.2.2. of the duty of care the Freelancer owes to the Merchant(s) while providing Freelancer Delivery Services
under this Agreement;
6.3. The Company does not warrant to the Freelancer that the Freelancer will be able to use the Portal at all times or on
all the locations or that the Portal and the Services will be uninterrupted or virus-free or error-free or free from any
malicious software and that the defects will be corrected by the Company.
6.4. The Freelancer is attached to the platform wherein it is non incumbent to the place, time, good/products.
6.5. It is hereby clarified that the Freelancer’s relationship with the Company is not exclusive and that the Freelancer
can, in the event the Freelancer is not available on the Portal, take up any other work as he may deem fit.
6.6. It is further clarified that the Company is merely a facilitator between the Freelancer and the Merchants and that the
Freelancer is not employed with the Company in any capacity whatsoever.
7. Confidentiality
7.1. Any confidential or proprietary information of either Party whether of a technical, business or other nature,
including, but not limited to customer information/ customer data, trade secrets, knowhow, technology and
information relating to customers, business plans, promotional and marketing activities, finances and other
business affairs, including but not limited to this Agreement disclosed to the receiving Party by the disclosing
Party, including Confidential information disclosed before the date of enlisting the Freelancer on the Portal, will be
treated by the receiving Party as confidential and proprietary. This Agreement shall be considered Company's
Confidential Information. Unless specifically authorized by the disclosing Party, the receiving Party will:
7.1.1. not use such Confidential Information except as authorized by the disclosing Party;
7.1.2. not disclose such Confidential Information to any Third Party; and
7.1.3. protect such Confidential Information from unauthorized use and disclosure to the same extent as its own
Confidential Information of a similar nature.
9. Termination
9.1. This Agreement shall be terminated in any manner as provided in the termination clause of the agreement
including without limitation, in the following manner:
9.1.1. This Agreement shall be terminated forthwith in the event the Freelancer declines any modified/amended
Freelancer agreement; and
9.1.2. This Agreement shall be terminated forthwith in the event the Freelancer doing any misconduct or any
damage/defamation to the company’s brand/Image/product.
9.1.3. Breach of terms of this Agreement by the Freelancer;
9.1.4. Breach of representations and warranties provided in this Agreement by the Freelancer;
9.1.5. Drunk while on duty and drunken behaviour or any other morally offensive behaviour by the Freelancer;
9.1.6. Any action or omission by the Freelancer which can cause legal or contractual liability upon the
Company including but not limited to customer complaints, unsatisfactory feedback of the Merchant(s),
negligence and any such action which is not permitted under the Applicable Laws;
9.1.7. By either party by 30 (thirty) days’ notice.
9.2. No Agency
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, it is clearly understood and accepted by both Parties that the
Company and the Freelancer are independent contractors and that this Agreement and the contract between the
Parties evidenced by it are on “principal to principal” basis. Nothing herein contained shall be construed or
understood as constituting either Party hereto as the employer, agent or representative of the other under any
circumstances.
9.3. Amendment
9.3.1. This Agreement may be modified or amended by the Company, at any time and in its sole and absolute
discretion. Any amendment or modification in the Agreement shall be notified to the Freelancer through
the Portal, which the Freelancer shall be required to either accept or reject.
9.3.2. It is further clarified that in the event the Freelancer chooses to decline the modified/amended
Agreement, this Agreement shall stand terminated forthwith.
9.4. Binding effect: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors
and assigns.
9.5. Waiver: The waiver or failure of the Company to exercise in any respect any right provided for in this Agreement
shall not be deemed a waiver of any further right under this Agreement.
9.6.3. All notices shall be deemed to have been validly given on (i) the business date immediately after the date
of transmission with confirmed answer back, if transmitted by electronic transmission, or (ii) the
business date of receipt, if transmitted by courier or registered airmail.
9.6.4. Either Party may change its address or representative for receipt of notices provided that it gives not less
than 30 (Thirty) days prior written notice in accordance with Clause 9.6. Until the end of such notice
period, service on either address shall remain effective.
9.7. Governing Law and dispute resolution
9.7.1. Any the disputes arising out or in connection with this Agreement including any question regarding it
existence, validity or termination (“Dispute”) shall be resolved amicably or by bilateral arrangements
between the Parties at all the times.
9.7.2. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder shall be construed in accordance
with and be governed by the laws of India. Subject to Clause 9.7.1 above, in the event the Dispute
between the Parties is not resolved within [30 (thirty) days] of such Dispute having arisen, the courts at
Haryana shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all the matters arising out of this Agreement.
9.8. Severability: In the event that any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement is held to be or becomes void or
otherwise unenforceable for any reason under any Applicable Law, statute, or regulation, the same shall be
deemed to be omitted from this Agreement and shall be of no force and effect and the validity and/or enforceability
of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired as a result of that
omission. Notwithstanding the above, in the event of any such omission, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith
and formulate a mutually acceptable and satisfactory alternative provision in place of the provision so omitted, to
the full extent possible.
9.9. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be original, but such
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
9.10. Assignment: The Company shall be entitled to transfer all its rights, obligations and liabilities in this Agreement.
Freelancer shall not be entitled to assign this Agreement in favor of any Person without obtaining prior written
consent of the Company.
9.11. Cost: Except as otherwise expressly specified in this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own costs in relation to
the negotiation, preparation and completion of the terms of this Agreement. The cost of stamp duty on this
Agreement will be borne by the Company.
9.12. Agreement signing: The digitally signed copy of this agreement is considered legally valid once signed by the
Parties. It shall be considered equivalent to the signed hard copy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE CAUSED THIS AGREEMENT TO BE DULY EXECUTED AND
DELIVERED BY THEIR DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AS OF THE DAY AND YEAR HEREINOVE
WRITTEN
Consider this as digitally Signed and delivered for and on behalf of:
M/S BYCYSHARE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED