CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

VERTA Events | Event staff and mobile bar services | Victoria

DRAFT FOR LEGAL REVIEW This is a balanced working draft prepared for VERTA's review. It should be reviewed by a Victorian employment or commercial lawyer before VERTA relies on it for new contractor engagements. The Agreement preserves mandatory statutory rights and does not itself determine whether a worker is legally an employee or contractor.

Parties and commencement

Principal — Joshar Andac trading as VERTA Events

ABN — 47 579 425 091

Notice address — Unit 11/455 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

Notice email — info@vertaevents.com.au

Contractor — The individual identified in the VERTA Staff Onboarding form

Contractor ABN — The ABN supplied in the onboarding form and on each invoice

Commencement — The date the Contractor electronically accepts this Agreement

Background

VERTA operates an event-services business providing mobile bar, hospitality, event setup and related services to clients at private, corporate and licensed venues.

The Contractor operates, or intends to operate, an independent business and wishes to be considered for event-by-event service opportunities offered by VERTA.

The parties intend this Agreement to set standing terms for any event the Contractor accepts. Each accepted Event Brief forms a separate engagement under this Agreement, subject always to applicable law.

Definitions and interpretation

Accepted Event. An event opportunity that VERTA offers and the Contractor accepts in writing, electronically or through VERTA's approved rostering method.

Agreement. This Contractor Services Agreement, the accepted onboarding declarations and each applicable Event Brief.

Event Brief. The written or electronic event details issued by VERTA, including the role, date, venue or suburb, expected start and finish times, service requirements, fee or rate, and any approved expenses or event-specific conditions.

Services. The event lead, driving, bartending, mixology, trainee bartending, barback, setup, pack-down, waiting or other event services that VERTA has approved the Contractor to perform and that are identified in an Event Brief.

Valid Invoice. An invoice containing the information required by this Agreement and applicable tax law, without a disputed or unsupported charge.

A reference to law includes amendments and replacement legislation. Headings aid reading and do not limit the meaning of a clause. If an Event Brief conflicts with this Agreement, the Event Brief prevails only for the event-specific commercial detail, while this Agreement prevails for all standing terms.

Event-by-event framework

No guaranteed work. VERTA is not required to offer any minimum number of events, hours or earnings, and the Contractor is not required to accept any particular event. The Contractor may provide services to other businesses and clients, provided this does not misuse VERTA's confidential information or prevent performance of an Accepted Event.

Offers. VERTA should provide enough information for the Contractor to make an informed decision, including the role, date, general location, anticipated times and fee or rate. Times may reasonably change because of client or event conditions, and material changes should be communicated as soon as practicable.

Acceptance. The Contractor may accept or decline an offer before confirmation. Acceptance creates a commitment to perform that event in accordance with this Agreement and the Event Brief.

No authority to bind VERTA. The Contractor must not enter a contract, vary client pricing, promise additional services, incur an expense or make a representation on VERTA's behalf unless VERTA has given prior authority.

Nature of the relationship

Independent business intention. The parties intend an independent contracting relationship for each Accepted Event. The Contractor is not a partner, agent or representative with authority to bind VERTA. The Contractor remains free to accept or decline future offers and to work for others.

Practical operation and law. The legal character of the relationship depends on applicable law and how the arrangement operates in practice, not merely on its label, an ABN or the submission of invoices. Nothing in this Agreement excludes or reduces any workplace, tax, superannuation, workers compensation, safety or other obligation that cannot lawfully be excluded.

No employee benefits unless required by law. To the extent the Contractor is lawfully an independent contractor, the fee does not create an entitlement to paid leave, minimum ongoing hours or other employee benefits. If a law requires VERTA to provide a payment, contribution, protection or entitlement, VERTA will comply with that law.

Contractor obligations and service standards

Standard of care. The Contractor must perform the Services with reasonable care, skill, diligence, punctuality and professionalism consistent with an experienced event-services provider and the level of training approved by VERTA.

Lawful directions. The Contractor must follow the Event Brief and reasonable lawful directions concerning the required outcome, client commitments, venue rules, safety, responsible service of alcohol, presentation, guest welfare and coordination with other event personnel. Subject to those requirements, the Contractor remains responsible for exercising professional judgment in performing the Services.

Fitness for work. The Contractor must arrive fit, sober and able to work safely. The Contractor must not consume alcohol or use an impairing substance while performing the Services, and must disclose any condition that makes the assigned work unsafe without being required to disclose unnecessary medical detail.

Conduct. The Contractor must treat clients, guests, venue staff and other workers respectfully and must not engage in harassment, discrimination, violence, intimidation, sexual misconduct, theft, dishonesty or other serious misconduct.

Event completion. The Contractor must complete agreed setup, service, cleaning, pack-down, handover and reporting tasks within the Event Brief, except where prevented by safety, illegality, illness, emergency or a direction from VERTA or an authorised venue representative.

RSA, liquor compliance and guest safety

Credentials. A Contractor performing alcohol-service duties must hold a current Victorian RSA qualification and any refresher or other evidence required by law. The Contractor must give VERTA accurate credential details and promptly notify VERTA if a qualification expires, is suspended or is no longer valid.

Responsible service. The Contractor must comply with applicable liquor laws, licence conditions, the Event Brief and venue procedures. This includes checking acceptable evidence of age when required, refusing service to minors or intoxicated persons, stopping unsafe service and promptly escalating concerns to the event lead or VERTA.

No unauthorised supply. The Contractor must not bring, sell, give away or consume alcohol at an event except as authorised by VERTA, the client and the applicable licence or legal framework.

Work rights, ABN and ongoing disclosures

Required status. Throughout the engagement, the Contractor must maintain lawful Australian work rights, an active ABN appropriate to the Contractor's enterprise, and any licence or qualification required for an Accepted Event.

Verification. The Contractor authorises VERTA to verify publicly available ABN and credential information and, where applicable and separately consented to, Australian work rights through VEVO or another authorised government service.

Changes. The Contractor must promptly notify VERTA of any change to contact information, work rights, ABN status, GST registration, RSA, driver's licence, transport arrangements, payment details, criminal restriction relevant to the Services or other matter that materially affects safe and lawful performance.

Temporary suspension. VERTA may pause new offers or remove the Contractor from an Accepted Event where VERTA reasonably needs to verify work rights, credentials, safety or client requirements. VERTA should explain the reason to the extent lawful and practicable.

Transport, uniform, equipment and property

Transport. The Contractor is responsible for a reliable and realistic means of travelling to and from event locations, including late-night finishes, and for ordinary travel costs unless an Event Brief expressly provides otherwise. A Contractor assigned driving duties must hold a valid licence and ensure any vehicle used is registered, roadworthy and appropriately insured.

Uniform and presentation. Unless the Event Brief states otherwise, the Contractor must provide and wear a clean smart black button-up shirt, smart black trousers and enclosed black shoes, and comply with reasonable grooming and presentation standards suitable for the client and venue.

Equipment. VERTA will identify any event-specific equipment, ingredients, stock or branded materials it supplies. The Contractor must use supplied property carefully, only for the Accepted Event, and return it as directed. The Contractor is responsible for loss or damage only to the extent caused by the Contractor's negligence, wilful misconduct or unauthorised use.

Personal items. The Contractor is responsible for ordinary personal items needed to receive event communications and perform the Services, including a charged mobile phone and any item expressly allocated to the Contractor in the Event Brief.

Fees, invoices and payment

Agreed fee. The Event Brief specifies the fee or rate for an Accepted Event and whether any travel, parking, toll, meal, material or other amount is included or separately reimbursable. The Contractor must not incur a reimbursable expense without VERTA's prior written approval, except for an urgent safety expense that could not reasonably be approved in advance.

Invoice timing and destination. The Contractor should email one invoice for each completed event to info@vertaevents.com.au within 7 calendar days after the event finishes. A later invoice remains payable if valid, but may miss the next fortnightly payment run.

Invoice contents. A Valid Invoice must show the Contractor's full legal or registered business name, ABN, unique invoice number, invoice date, event date and identifying details, Services performed and hours where applicable, agreed amount, GST separately only if the Contractor is registered for GST, and payment details.

Payment cycle. VERTA processes contractor payments fortnightly and will pay a Valid Invoice within a maximum of 14 calendar days after receiving it. If part of an invoice is reasonably disputed, VERTA must notify the Contractor promptly, pay the undisputed amount within the normal timeframe and work in good faith to resolve the balance.

Corrections. VERTA may return an invoice containing missing, inconsistent or unsupported information for correction. The 14-day payment period for the affected amount starts when VERTA receives the corrected Valid Invoice, provided VERTA does not unreasonably delay identifying the problem.

Cash. If VERTA pays in cash, the Contractor must still provide an invoice or receipt marked 'Paid in cash' showing the amount and payment date. Cash does not change the Contractor's recordkeeping or tax responsibilities.

Tax, GST, withholding and superannuation

Contractor tax responsibilities. To the extent applicable to a lawful independent contracting arrangement, the Contractor is responsible for recording and declaring all business income, keeping required records, claiming only lawful deductions, lodging required returns and meeting income tax, PAYG instalment and GST obligations.

Tax-free threshold. The individual income tax-free threshold is not an exemption from recording or declaring business income. The Contractor's actual tax position depends on total income, residency and personal circumstances, and the Contractor should obtain advice from the ATO or a registered tax agent.

GST. The Contractor must not charge GST unless registered for GST. The Contractor must notify VERTA promptly of any GST registration change and issue a compliant tax invoice where GST is charged.

ABN withholding. If the Contractor does not quote an ABN in connection with the supply, VERTA may be required to withhold 47% from the payment and remit it to the ATO, subject to applicable exceptions.

Mandatory payer obligations. Nothing in this Agreement transfers to the Contractor a PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee, payroll tax, WorkCover or other payer obligation that the law places on VERTA. If superannuation is legally required, VERTA will pay it in the legally required manner and will not substitute a direct cash payment to the Contractor.

Substitution, delegation and assignment

Proposed substitute. If the Contractor cannot personally perform an Accepted Event, the Contractor may propose a suitably qualified substitute. No substitute may attend unless VERTA has approved the person in writing after verifying work rights, RSA, safety, client, venue and onboarding requirements. VERTA must not unreasonably withhold approval where the proposed substitute genuinely satisfies those requirements.

Direct engagement. VERTA may elect to engage an approved substitute directly. If so, the original Contractor has no obligation to pay the substitute and is not entitled to the fee for Services performed by the substitute, except for any separate amount agreed in writing.

No unauthorised assignment. Neither party may assign an Accepted Event or this Agreement without the other's written consent, except that VERTA may transfer the Agreement as part of a genuine sale or restructure of the VERTA business if the successor assumes VERTA's obligations and the transfer does not materially reduce the Contractor's rights.

Health, safety and incidents

Shared safety obligations. Each party must comply with the health and safety duties that apply to it. Nothing in this Agreement excludes VERTA's duties concerning matters within its management or control, or the Contractor's duty to take reasonable care for personal and public safety.

Safe work. The Contractor must follow reasonable safety procedures, use equipment correctly, manage manual-handling and fatigue risks, wear required protective equipment, keep work areas reasonably clear and report hazards before they cause harm where practicable.

Stop-work right. The Contractor may stop or refuse unsafe or unlawful work without penalty, provided the Contractor promptly explains the concern to VERTA or the event lead and cooperates on a safe alternative where reasonably available.

Reporting. The Contractor must report any injury, illness, near miss, property damage, security issue, violence, harassment, refusal-of-service incident, client complaint or regulatory attendance as soon as practicable, and provide a written factual report within 24 hours where reasonably possible.

Emergency action. Nothing prevents the Contractor from contacting emergency services, police, venue security or a regulator when reasonably necessary.

Insurance

Required cover. The Contractor must maintain any insurance compulsory for the Contractor's business or vehicle and any additional cover expressly and reasonably required in an Event Brief because of a client or venue requirement. VERTA may request reasonable evidence of required cover before the affected event.

No assumption about statutory cover. A requirement for contractor insurance does not determine whether the Contractor is a worker for WorkCover or any other statutory purpose and does not remove an insurance or safety obligation imposed on VERTA by law.

Claims cooperation. Each party must promptly notify the other of an event-related claim that may affect the other party and reasonably cooperate with factual enquiries, insurers and lawful reporting requirements.

Confidentiality, privacy and client information

Confidential information. The Contractor must keep confidential all non-public information about VERTA, clients, guests, event addresses, schedules, access instructions, security arrangements, pricing, suppliers, procedures and other contractors that the Contractor receives through the engagement.

Permitted use. Confidential information may be used only to perform the Services, meet a legal obligation or obtain professional advice from a person who must also keep it confidential. The Contractor must not use client information to divert work from VERTA or for unrelated marketing, but this does not prevent general advertising or independently sourced work that does not use VERTA's confidential information.

Privacy and security. The Contractor must take reasonable steps to protect personal information, must not retain client access codes or guest information longer than needed, and must promptly notify VERTA of any loss, unauthorised access or suspected privacy breach.

Photos and social media. The Contractor must not photograph, film, identify or publish information about a client, guest, private residence or event without prior approval from VERTA and any consent required from the relevant person or client.

Return and deletion. On request or when no longer required, the Contractor must return or securely delete confidential material, subject to any lawful recordkeeping requirement. These obligations continue after termination.

Brand, materials and intellectual property

VERTA materials. VERTA retains ownership of its names, logos, menus, templates, manuals, client lists, event briefs, training materials, photographs and other pre-existing or supplied materials. The Contractor may use them only as needed for an Accepted Event and must stop using them when directed or when the Agreement ends.

Contractor materials. The Contractor retains ownership of pre-existing know-how, tools and materials developed independently of VERTA. If the parties want VERTA to own a new menu, photograph, design or other work created specifically for an event, that transfer must be agreed in writing and is effective upon payment of the agreed fee.

Cancellations, inability to attend and force majeure

Contractor cancellation. After accepting an event, the Contractor must not cancel merely to accept preferable work. If illness, emergency or another unavoidable circumstance prevents attendance, the Contractor must notify VERTA immediately, provide reasonable information needed to manage the event and, if able, propose an approved substitute. The Contractor is not required to disclose unnecessary medical information.

VERTA or client cancellation. VERTA may cancel or change an event because of client cancellation, venue issues, unsafe conditions, illegality, force majeure or operational necessity. VERTA must notify the Contractor as soon as practicable and pay for Services already performed, approved non-refundable expenses and any cancellation amount expressly stated in the Event Brief. Unless the Event Brief states otherwise, neither party owes a fee for Services not performed.

Reliability. Repeated late cancellations, unexplained non-attendance or serious lateness may be treated as a material performance issue and may result in suspension or termination of future offers after the Contractor has a reasonable opportunity to explain, except where immediate action is reasonably necessary for safety or client protection.

Force majeure. Neither party is liable for failure caused by an event beyond reasonable control, such as natural disaster, government restriction, venue closure or serious transport disruption, provided the affected party gives prompt notice and takes reasonable steps to reduce the impact. Payment remains due for Services already performed and approved non-refundable expenses.

Complaints, investigations and corrective action

Notification and response. VERTA should notify the Contractor of a material complaint or performance concern and give a reasonable opportunity to respond, subject to privacy, safety, legal privilege and the need to protect a complainant.

Interim action. VERTA may suspend new offers or remove the Contractor from an event while investigating a credible allegation involving safety, work rights, intoxication, dishonesty, violence, harassment, privacy or serious client risk. Interim action is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Cooperation. Each party must preserve relevant records and cooperate reasonably with factual enquiries. VERTA must pay undisputed fees for Services already properly performed despite an unrelated investigation.

Liability and indemnity

Responsibility for loss. Each party is responsible for direct loss, damage, injury or third-party claims to the extent caused by that party's breach of this Agreement, negligence, wilful misconduct or unlawful act or omission.

Limited indemnity. The Contractor indemnifies VERTA against a third-party claim to the extent it is caused by the Contractor's negligence, wilful misconduct, fraud or unlawful act in performing the Services. The indemnity is reduced to the extent the claim was caused or contributed to by VERTA, a client, venue or another person, and does not apply to an obligation that VERTA cannot lawfully transfer.

Consequential loss. To the extent permitted by law, neither party is liable to the other for indirect or consequential loss that was not reasonably foreseeable when the Accepted Event was agreed. This limitation does not apply to personal injury, fraud, wilful misconduct, confidentiality or privacy breaches, unpaid fees, or liability that cannot legally be limited.

Mitigation. A party claiming loss must take reasonable steps to reduce that loss.

Term, suspension and termination

Term. This Agreement begins on the Commencement date and continues until terminated. Either party may end the standing Agreement at any time by written notice, but termination does not automatically cancel an Accepted Event or affect accrued rights.

Immediate suspension or termination by VERTA. VERTA may suspend or terminate immediately for a serious safety risk, lack of work rights or required credentials, fraud, theft, violence, harassment, intoxication at work, serious confidentiality or privacy breach, deliberate liquor-law breach, material dishonesty, repeated unexplained non-attendance or another material breach that cannot reasonably be remedied.

Remediable breach. For a material breach that can reasonably be fixed, the non-breaching party should give written details and a reasonable opportunity to remedy before termination, unless urgent action is reasonably required.

Contractor termination for cause. The Contractor may suspend or terminate an Accepted Event where VERTA fails to pay an undisputed overdue amount after written notice, requires unlawful work, fails to address a serious controllable safety risk or commits another material breach.

Final payment and continuing clauses. VERTA must pay undisputed amounts for Services properly performed. Clauses concerning confidentiality, privacy, intellectual property, liability, accrued payments, disputes and any term intended by its nature to continue survive termination.

Dispute resolution

Good-faith discussion. A party should give written notice describing a dispute and the outcome sought. A representative of each party must attempt in good faith to resolve it within 10 business days.

Mediation. If unresolved, either party may propose mediation in Melbourne through a mutually agreed mediator. Unless agreed otherwise, the parties share the mediator's fee equally and pay their own preparation and representation costs.

Urgent and statutory rights. Nothing prevents urgent court relief, recovery of an undisputed debt, reporting to a regulator, exercising a statutory workplace right or using any tribunal or commission process available by law.

Governing law. Victorian law governs this Agreement, and the parties submit to the courts and tribunals with jurisdiction in Victoria.

Notices

VERTA notices. A notice to VERTA must be sent to info@vertaevents.com.au or delivered to Unit 11/455 High St, Northcote VIC 3070.

Contractor notices. A notice to the Contractor may be sent to the email or residential address most recently supplied in the onboarding form or later updated in writing.

Receipt. An email notice is treated as received on the next business day after sending unless the sender receives an automated failure notice. This does not apply where a law requires another method.

General terms

Entire agreement. This Agreement and each Event Brief record the agreement about their subject matter and replace earlier inconsistent discussions. This does not exclude liability for fraud or a representation that cannot legally be excluded.

Variations. A variation is effective only if recorded in writing and accepted by both parties. Publishing a new website version does not alter an existing Contractor's Agreement unless the Contractor is given the revised terms and accepts them. Event-specific operational changes may be agreed through the Event Brief or written communications.

Severability. If a term is invalid or unenforceable, it is read down to the minimum extent necessary or severed, and the remaining terms continue where legally capable of doing so.

No waiver. A delay or failure to exercise a right is not a waiver. A waiver must be in writing and applies only to the specific circumstance stated.

Electronic records. The parties agree that electronic offers, acceptances, signatures, Event Briefs and notices may evidence the Agreement and each Accepted Event, subject to applicable law.

Opportunity for advice. Each party acknowledges that it has had a reasonable opportunity to read this Agreement, ask questions and obtain independent legal, tax or business advice before accepting it.

Contractor tax responsibilities summary

All payments for VERTA work, including cash, must be recorded and declared. The $18,200 individual tax-free threshold is not a reporting exemption. The Contractor is responsible for keeping business records, lodging required returns and meeting personal tax and GST obligations, while VERTA remains responsible for any payer obligation imposed on it by law.

Contractor working arrangement and invoicing summary

Work is offered event by event with no guaranteed hours or earnings. The Contractor may decline before accepting, but an Accepted Event is a commitment. One Valid Invoice should be emailed to info@vertaevents.com.au within 7 calendar days after completion. VERTA pays Valid Invoices through fortnightly runs and within a maximum of 14 calendar days after receipt.

Acceptance

By electronically selecting 'I have read and agree', entering a full legal name and submitting the acceptance form, the Contractor confirms that the onboarding information is accurate, the Contractor has read this Agreement and the two summaries above, the Contractor accepts Version 1.0 dated 5 August 2026, and the Contractor understands that mandatory legal rights and obligations continue to apply.

Contractor legal name — Contractor email

Electronic signature — Date accepted

Contractor ABN — Agreement version

____________________________ — Version 1.0 - 5 August 2026