MASTER SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

ARTICLE 1: PARTIES & RECITALS

THIS MASTER SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENT made and dated effective ("Effective Date").

BETWEEN:

DENTAL WORX LTD.
(the "Agency")

- and -

___________________________
(the "Subcontractor")

WHEREAS: The Agency provides professional dental hygiene staffing and subcontracting services and desires to engage the Subcontractor to provide sub-contracted professional dental hygiene services to professional dental clients of the Agency (the "Services"); and

The Subcontractor is a registered dental hygienist, licensed to provide dental hygiene services to patients in the Province of (circle one) BC, AB, Sask, MB, ON, QC, NB, NFL, and has agreed to provide the Services on an independent subcontractor basis pursuant to this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 2: INTERPRETATION

2.1 Definitions

In this Agreement, words defined herein shall have the meanings as set out in Schedule "A."

2.2 Schedules

The following schedules form part of this Agreement:

  • Schedule "A" – Definitions
  • Schedule "B" – Addresses for Notice

2.3 Interpretation

  • References to "Articles", "sections" and subdivisions refer to the parts of this Agreement.
  • Terms such as "herein", "hereof" and similar refer to this Agreement as a whole.
  • Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
  • Singular includes plural, and terms are gender-neutral.
  • All sums are stated and payable in lawful Canadian currency.
  • The preamble and schedules are incorporated herein.
  • A reference to a statute includes all amendments, regulations, or substitutions.
  • If an act is due on a non-Business Day, it is extended to the next Business Day.

2.4 Severability

Should any term be held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

ARTICLE 3: CONTRACT FOR SERVICES

3.1 Services

The Agency engages the Subcontractor as an independent contractor to perform the Services described herein.

3.2 Term

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated as provided herein.

3.3 Provision of Services

The Subcontractor shall perform the Services in a timely, professional, and workmanlike manner in compliance with applicable laws.

3.4 Request for Services

The Agency may request Services by issuing a Work Order specifying scope, Consideration, and other relevant terms.

3.5 No Obligation to Retain

The execution of this Agreement does not obligate the Agency to provide continuous work or solicit Services from the Subcontractor.

3.6 Compliance with Customer Contracts

The Subcontractor shall comply with all Customer Contracts, including meeting industry standards and maintaining required records.

3.7 Abide by Policies

The Subcontractor agrees to follow any policies imposed by the Agency or Customer, or to notify the Agency if unable to comply.

3.8 Compliance with Laws and Licensing

The Subcontractor shall obtain and maintain all necessary permits and licenses and abide by applicable laws.

3.9 Supplemental Work

The Subcontractor may engage in supplemental work for third parties provided it does not conflict with the obligations under this Agreement.

ARTICLE 4: CONSIDERATION AND INVOICING

4.1 Invoicing Procedure

Upon completion of the Services, the Subcontractor shall submit a Subcontractor Invoice as directed by the Agency.

4.2 Payment of Agency by Customer

Payment to the Subcontractor is contingent upon the Agency's receipt of payment from the Customer.

4.3 Payment of Subcontractor Invoices

Upon receipt of payment for a Customer Invoice, the Agency shall pay the Subcontractor within thirty (30) days.

ARTICLE 5: TERMINATION

5.1 Termination

This Agreement may be terminated:

  • By mutual written consent;
  • By the Subcontractor with sixty (60) days' notice;
  • By the Agency with thirty (30) days' notice;
  • Immediately if the Subcontractor loses licensure or commits fraud or unprofessional conduct;
  • Immediately if the Subcontractor becomes insolvent or materially breaches this Agreement.

5.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, the Subcontractor shall immediately cease providing the Services unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.3 Obligations Prior to Termination

Termination does not relieve either Party of obligations incurred prior to termination.

5.4 Payment Obligations After Termination

The Subcontractor must submit a final statement of hours worked within thirty (30) days of termination for any outstanding payment.

ARTICLE 6: RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

6.1 Independent Contractor

The Subcontractor is engaged as an independent contractor and is not an employee of the Agency. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture.

6.2 Corporation

The Subcontractor is encouraged to perform Services through a corporation, and the Agency may give preference to such arrangements.

6.3 No Liability

The Agency shall not be liable for any taxes, levies, or other charges imposed on the Subcontractor.

6.4 No Source Deductions

The Subcontractor is solely responsible for all tax obligations, including any required deductions or filings.

6.5 Insurance Requirements

The Subcontractor shall, at its own expense, maintain malpractice insurance with a minimum coverage of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and provide proof of such coverage upon request.

ARTICLE 7: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

7.1 Definition

"Confidential Information" includes all trade secrets, proprietary information, financial data, and other sensitive information relating to the Agency or the Customer, whether disclosed in writing, orally, or by other means.

7.2 Confidentiality

The Subcontractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all such information and use it solely for the purpose of performing the Services.

7.3 Survival

The obligations set forth in this Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 8: RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

8.1 Non-Solicitation

For the duration of this Agreement and for two (2) years thereafter, the Subcontractor shall not directly or indirectly solicit any Customer, patient, or employee of the Agency or Customer.

8.2 Scope

The Subcontractor acknowledges that these restrictions are reasonable in both scope and duration.

8.3 Injunctive Relief

A breach of these covenants may result in irreparable harm, entitling the Agency to seek injunctive relief in addition to other remedies.

8.4 Survival

The restrictive covenants shall survive termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9: INDEMNITY

9.1 Indemnity

The Subcontractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Agency from any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from the performance of the Services, any breach of this Agreement, or negligent conduct.

9.2 Survival

The indemnity obligations set forth herein shall survive termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 10: ASSIGNMENT

10.1 Assignment

The Subcontractor shall not assign this Agreement except as permitted herein. The Agency may assign this Agreement without the consent of the Subcontractor.

ARTICLE 11: GENERAL MATTERS

11.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior understandings.

11.2 Notices

All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered as set forth in Schedule "B."

11.3 Time is of the Essence

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

11.4 No Third Party Beneficiaries

This Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the Parties and is not enforceable by any third party.

11.5 Further Assurances

The Parties agree to execute any additional documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this Agreement.

11.6 Modifications, Approval and Consents

No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

11.7 Survival

The provisions of this Article shall survive termination of this Agreement.

11.8 Burden and Benefit

This Agreement shall be binding on, and inure to the benefit of, the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.

11.9 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and Canada.

11.10 Attornment

The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.

11.11 Contra Proferentem

In the event of any ambiguity, this Agreement shall not be interpreted against the drafting Party.

11.12 Legal Fees

In any legal action related to this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its legal fees.

11.13 Remedies Not Exclusive

All remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and non-exclusive.

11.14 Set Off

The Agency may set off any amounts owed to it by the Subcontractor against amounts payable under this Agreement.

11.15 Counterparts and Facsimile Execution

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and facsimile or electronic signatures shall be deemed valid.

ARTICLE 12: SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

DENTAL WORX LTD.

Per: ___________________________

SCHEDULE "A" – DEFINITIONS

In and for the purpose of this Agreement:

  • "Affiliate" has the meaning ascribed in the Business Corporations Act (Alberta);
  • "Agreement" means this Master Subcontractor Agreement, including its schedules and preamble;
  • "Business Day" means any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a statutory holiday in (circle one) BC, AB, Sask, MB, ON, QC, NB, NFL;
  • "Claim" means any claim, action, proceeding, damage, loss, liability, cost, charge, expense, penalty or demand;
  • "Consideration" means the payment terms specified in a Work Order;
  • "Customer" means any person for whom the Agency performs services;
  • "Customer Clinic" means a dental clinic operated by a Customer;
  • "Customer Contract" means any contract between the Agency and a Customer regarding services;
  • "Government Authority" means any governmental body or agency in Canada;
  • "Losses" means any and all liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from any cause;
  • "Parties" means the Agency and the Subcontractor;
  • "Persons" includes any individual, corporation, partnership, or association;
  • "Subsidiary" has the meaning ascribed in the Business Corporations Act (Alberta);
  • "Time Period" means the Term and the two-year period following its termination;
  • "Work Order" means any written agreement for the provision of Services.