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GOPHER PROTOCOL INC. & J.I.L VENTURE LLC
Consulting Agreement
This Consulting Agreement, dated effective April 2, 2018 (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into by and among GOPHER PROTOCOL INC. (the “Company”) and J.I.L. VENTURE LLC (the “Consultant”).
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 Services. The Company has engaged Consultant to provide services in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Assets from Electronic Check Services Inc. And Central State Legal Services Inc. Consultant will provide analysis, interaction with related professional and other services as requested by the Company (collectively, the “consulting services”).
1.2 Time and Availability. Consultant will devote the hours per month necessary in performing the services for the Company as stated herein. Consultant shall have discretion in selecting the dates and times it performs such consulting services throughout the month giving due regard to the needs of the Company’s business.
1.3 Confidentiality. In order for Consultant to perform the consulting services, it may be necessary for the Company to provide Consultant with Confidential Information (as defined below) regarding the Company’s business and products. The Company will rely heavily upon Consultant’s integrity and prudent judgment to use this information only in the best interests of the Company.
1.4 Standard of Conduct. In rendering consulting services under this Agreement, Consultant shall conform to high professional standards of work and business ethics. Consultant shall not use time, materials, or equipment of the Company without the prior written consent of the Company. In no event shall Consultant take any action or accept any assistance or engage in any activity that would result in any university, governmental body, research institute or other person, entity, or organization acquiring any rights of any nature in the results of work performed by or for the Company.
1.5 Outside Services. Consultant shall not use the service of any other person, entity, or organization in the performance of Consultant’s duties without the prior written consent of an officer of the Company. Should the Company consent to the use by Consultant of the services of any other person, entity, or organization, no information regarding the services to be performed under this Agreement shall be disclosed to that person, entity, or organization until such person, entity, or organization has executed an agreement to protect the confidentiality of the Company’s Confidential Information (as defined in Article 5) and the Company’s absolute and complete ownership of all right, title, and interest in the work performed under this Agreement.
1.6 Reports. Consultant shall periodically provide the Company with written reports of his or her observations and conclusions regarding the consulting services. Upon the termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall, upon the request of Company, prepare a final report of Consultant’s activities.
ARTICLE 2
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
2.1 Independent Contractor. Consultant is an independent contractor and is not an employee, partner, or co-venturer of, or in any other service relationship with, the Company. The manner in which Consultant’s services are rendered shall be within Consultant’s sole control and discretion. Consultant is not authorized to speak for, represent, or obligate the Company in any manner without the prior express written authorization from an officer of the Company.
2.2 Taxes . Consultant shall be responsible for all taxes arising from compensation and other amounts paid under this Agreement, and shall be responsible for all payroll taxes and fringe benefits of Consultant’s employees. Neither federal, nor state, nor local income tax, nor payroll tax of any kind, shall be withheld or paid by the Company on behalf of Consultant or his/her employees. Consultant understands that he/she is responsible to pay, according to law, Consultant’s taxes and Consultant shall, when requested by the Company, properly document to the Company that any and all federal and state taxes have been paid.
2.3 Benefits . Consultant and Consultant’s employees will not be eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee pension, health, welfare, or other fringe benefit plan of the Company. No workers' compensation insurance shall be obtained by Company covering Consultant or Consultant’s employees.
ARTICLE 3
COMPENSATION FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
3.1 Compensation. The Company shall pay to Consultant 250,000 shares of GOPH common stock and 250,000 warrants with a fixed share number and strike price of $2.70 (see warrant agreement) for services rendered to the Company under this Agreement.
3.2 Reimbursement. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for all actual reasonable and necessary expenditures, which are directly related to the consulting services. These expenditures include, but are not limited to, expenses related to travel (i.e., airfare, hotel, temporary housing, meals, parking, taxis, mileage, etc.), telephone calls, and postal expenditures. Expenses incurred by Consultant will be reimbursed by the Company within 15 days of Consultant’s proper written request for reimbursement.
ARTICLE 4
TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1 Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of April 2, 2018, and shall continue in full force and effect for 3 consecutive months. The Company and Consultant may negotiate to extend the term of this Agreement and the terms and conditions under which the relationship shall continue.
4.2 Termination. The Company may terminate this Agreement for “Cause,” after giving Consultant written notice of the reason. Cause means: (1) Consultant has breached the provisions of Article 5 or 7 of this Agreement in any respect, or materially breached any other provision of this Agreement and the breach continues for 30 days following receipt of a notice from the Company; (2) Consultant has committed fraud, misappropriation, or embezzlement in connection with the Company’ s business; (3) Consultant has been convicted of a felony; or (4) Consultant’s use of narcotics, liquor, or illicit drugs has a detrimental effect on the performance of his or her employment responsibilities, as determined by the Company.
4.3 Responsibility upon Termination. Any equipment provided by the Company to the Consultant in connection with or furtherance of Consultant’s services under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, and personal management tools, shall, immediately upon the termination of this Agreement, be returned to the Company.
4.4 Survival. The provisions of Articles 5, 6, 7, and 8 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement and remain in full force and effect thereafter.
