, acknowledge that I am an independent food delivery driver and am not an employee of Lip Smackers LLC. I also acknowledge that during delivery hours for Lip Smackers LLC and its contracted affiliated restaurants, in the event of an automobile or delivery-related accident, I will be fully responsible for any damages or injuries to myself or other parties, if applicable, and would seek compensation through my personal automobile insurance.
With consent and by signing this agreement, the independent driver acknowledges that in cases of negligence—such as delayed or undelivered orders, forgotten or mixed food items, wrong delivery addresses, or inappropriate or rude behavior towards customers or restaurant staff—Lip Smackers LLC will withhold 10% from the delivery driver's paycheck.
Lip Smackers LLC will also apply a 10% penalty fee from the delivery driver's paycheck if the delivery driver fails to provide Lip Smackers LLC with a three-day resignation notice.
By signing this agreement, the independent driver is aware and acknowledges that he/she will receive a 1099 form from Lip Smackers LLC for the tips and delivery charges paid to the independent driver by Lip Smackers LLC.
In general, both Lip Smackers LLC and the independent delivery driver agree to indemnify and hold each other and its affiliated restaurants harmless from and against any demand or claim, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, made by any third party due to an automobile accident or other work-related incident during delivery hours, the violation of this Agreement, or any legal complaints that arise from doing business together.