Synergetic Web Group – Subcontractor Agreement
This agreement applies to all subcontractors performing work on projects through Synergetic Web Group.
1. Scope of Engagement
- The Subcontractor may be engaged to perform services including WordPress development, Shopify development, website maintenance, troubleshooting, and general web development services.
- This agreement governs all work performed for Synergetic Web Group unless otherwise authorized in writing.
2. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure (NDA)
The Subcontractor acknowledges that they may receive access to Confidential Information belonging to Company and its clients. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:
- Client names and identities
- Login credentials and access details
- Pricing, proposals, scopes, and internal communications
- Website code, content, business data, and strategy
- The Subcontractor agrees to keep all such information strictly confidential.
- Confidential Information may only be used for the purpose of performing assigned services for Synergetic Web Group.
- These obligations continue even after the subcontractor relationship ends.
3. Non-Solicitation of Clients
- During the term of engagement and for twenty-four (24) months thereafter, the Subcontractor may not directly or indirectly contact, solicit, market to, or accept work from any Synergetic Web Group client outside of Company authorization.
- All client communication must remain exclusively through Synergetic Web Group.
- This restriction applies worldwide and includes any attempt to bypass Company for direct client relationships.
4. Portfolio, Credit & Public Attribution Prohibition
- All projects completed through Synergetic Web Group are white-label and confidential.
- The Subcontractor is under a TOTAL PROHIBITION from using, referencing, or displaying Synergetic Web Group projects in any public forum.
- This includes personal websites, portfolios, Upwork profiles, case studies, social media, or any other marketing materials.
- No screenshots, URLs, code samples, or project descriptions may be shared.
- No authorship or credit claims are permitted.
- No exceptions are allowed unless prior written permission is provided by Synergetic Web Group.
5. Work-for-Hire and Ownership
- All work product, deliverables, code, designs, content, and materials created in connection with Services are considered WORK-FOR-HIRE.
- All such materials are the exclusive property of Synergetic Web Group.
- The Subcontractor retains no ownership or reuse rights to any project work.
- The Subcontractor assigns all rights, title, and interest in any deliverables to Company.
6. Consequences of Breach
- A violation of this agreement would cause serious and irreparable harm to Company.
- Company is entitled to seek immediate injunctive relief to stop the breach.
- Company may recover legal fees, costs, and any remedies available under California law.
7. Independent Contractor Status
- The Subcontractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of Company.
- The Subcontractor has no authority to represent Synergetic Web Group to any client or third party.
8. Electronic Signature Consent
- The Subcontractor agrees that electronic acceptance and signature of this agreement is legally binding and enforceable.
- Submitting this form constitutes formal execution of the Agreement.
9. Governing Law
- This agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the State of California.
- All disputes must be resolved in California venue and jurisdiction.
10. Entire Understanding
- This agreement represents the entire understanding between Company and Subcontractor.
- Any modifications must be provided in writing by Synergetic Web Group.
Please read carefully – your signature in the following step confirms full agreement to all terms above.