CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made, entered into this 28th day of September, 2004(the
"Effective Date"), by and between Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx, an individual (hereinafter
referred to as "Consultant"), and Conspiracy Entertainment Holdings, a Utah
corporation with its principal place of business at 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx. Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, XX 00000 (hereinafter referred to as "Corporation").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Consultant will provide valuable services to the Corporation in
the area of investor and public relations and the Corporation realizes that
Consultant will provide valuable services to the Corporation and it would be
desirable to retain Consultant's services under a consulting agreement;
WHEREAS, Consultant desires to provide such consulting services for the
Corporation as an independent contractor, with the understanding that he shall
not be required to devote his full time to the business of the Corporation and
shall be free to pursue other personal and business interests; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants of
the parties herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties
hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. CONSULTING ARRANGEMENT. The Corporation hereby contracts for the services of
Consultant and Consultant agrees to perform such duties and responsibilities and
to render advice and consulting as may be requested by the Corporation from time
to time during the term of this consulting arrangement in connection with the
Corporation's business throughout the United States and world wide ("Consulting
Arrangement"). Said consulting services shall include, but not be limited to,
those services described in Schedule A, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
2. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES. During the term of the Consulting Arrangement,
Consultant shall be deemed to be an independent contractor. Consultant shall not
be considered as having an employee status vis-a-vis the Corporation, or by
virtue of the Consulting Arrangement being entitled to participate in any plans,
arrangements or distributions by the Corporation pertaining to or in connection
with any pension, stock, bonus, profit sharing, welfare benefits, or similar
benefits for the regular employees of the Corporation. The Corporation shall not
withhold any taxes in connection with the compensation due Consultant hereunder,
and Consultant will be responsible for the payment of any such taxes and hereby
agrees to indemnify the Corporation against nonpayment thereof.
3. SERVICES ANDCOMPENSATION FOR THE CONSULTING ARRANGEMENT.
A. Consultant agrees to perform for the Corporation the services
described in Schedule A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
B. In consideration for the services performed, the Corporation agrees
to pay Consultant the compensation set forth in Schedule A.
C. Consultant agrees that it will from time to time during the term of
this Agreement, or any extension thereof, keep the Company advised
as to the Consultant's progress in performing the services
hereunder.
4. TERM OF CONSULTING ARRANGEMENT. The Consulting Arrangement shall begin
effective as of the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of nine
months from the Effective Date (the "Consulting Period").
5. NOTICES. All notices, consents, waivers, and other communications under this
Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when (a)
delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt), (b) sent by facsimile
(with written confirmation of receipt), provided that a copy is mailed by
registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) when received by the
addressee, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service
(receipt requested), in each case to the appropriate addresses and facsimile
numbers set forth below (or to such other addresses and facsimile numbers as a
party may designate by notice to the other parties):
(a) if to the Corporation, to it at: with a copy to:
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000
000 000-0000
(b) if to Consultant, to it at: with a copy to:
00000 Xxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
000 000-0000
6. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall extend to, shall inure to the benefit of
and shall be binding upon all the parties hereto and upon all of their
respective heirs, successors and representatives.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the agreements incorporated by
reference, contains the entire Agreement among the parties hereto with respect
to the matters contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements and
undertakings between the parties with respect to such matters. This Agreement
may not be amended, modified or terminated in whole or in part, except in
writing, executed by each of the parties hereto.
8. SEVERABILITY. Should any part of any provision of this Agreement be declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision or determination
shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion of such provision or any
other provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect and shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or
unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In the
event of a declaration of invalidity, the provision or portion thereof declared
invalid shall not necessarily be invalidated in its entirety, but shall be
observed and performed by the parties to the Agreement to the extent such
provision is valid and enforceable.
9. SECTION HEADINGS. The section headings contained herein are for convenience
of reference only and shall not be considered any part of the terms of this
Agreement.
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10. CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and performed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and the parties agree,
notwithstanding the principles of conflicts of law, that the internal laws of
the State of California shall govern and control the validity, interpretation,
performance, and enforcement of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Consultant has hereunto put her hand, and the
Corporation has caused this instrument to be executed in its corporate name by
its duly authorized officer, all as of the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT:
/S/ XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
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Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx
CORPORATION:
By: /S/ XXXXX XXXXXX
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President
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SCHEDULE A
SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
During the Consulting Period, Consultant shall assist the Corporation in general
corporate activities including but not limited to:
(a) Assisting the Corporation in developing a marketing plan for the
expansion of the Corporation's business in the United States and
Europe;
(b) Introduce the Corporation to potential strategic partners in the
United States and Europe for the purpose of entering into joint
venture, licensee or distributor relationships.
(c) Merger and acquisition advisory services
(d) Assist in Investment Banking services such as raising capital and
developing market support such as getting additional market makers
to represent the company on the OTC Bulletin Board through our
Investor Relations/ Public Relations programs.
(e) Create a research report (Corporate Profile) done by an independent
research firm; and
(f) Create Company awareness.
COMPENSATION
Consultant shall receive $ 47,500.00 upon signing of this Agreement.
Consultant shall receive 625,000 restricted shares of common stock ($ 50,000.00
divided by $.08per share) upon signing of this Agreement
Consultant shall receive common stock purchase warrants to purchase 625,000
restricted shares of common stock ($50,000.00 divided by $.08 per share)
exercisable at $.20 per share, upon signing of this Agreement, which such
warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis; provided, however, in the event
that the corporation shall have an effective Registration Statement registering
such shares underlying the common stock purchase warrants, the warrants shall be
exercisable only on a cash basis.
Consultant shall receive common stock purchase warrants to purchase 625,000
restricted shares of common stock ($50,000.00 divided by $.08 per share)
exercisable at $.40 per share, upon signing of this Agreement., which such
warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis; provided, however, in the event
that the corporation shall have an effective Registration Statement registering
such shares underlying the common stock purchase warrants, the warrants shall be
exercisable only on a cash basis.
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COMPANY OBLIGATIONS
1. Corporation agrees to assist Consultant, as requested, in the preparation
of the corporate profile report.
2. Corporation will, if requested, provide or arrange to be provided to
Consultant or its designee, suitable accounting information as may be
necessary to complete the corporate "due diligence" necessary to compile
an accurate and detailed profile report on the companies.
3. Corporation agrees to provide Consultant with certain business and other
material information about the Company, its products, services, contracts,
pending litigation, patents, trademarks and other such business matters
which Consultant may request and which Consultant considers to be
important for the completion of this contract.
4. Corporation agrees, during the term of this agreement, to notify
Consultant of any changes in the status or nature of its business, any
pending litigation, or any other developments that may require further
disclosure.
5. Corporation will provide weekly DTC sheets showing the daily trading of
stock to Consultant.
6. Corporation will provide the NOBO list to Consultant monthly.
