Sample Contract:
Solar Maid Operator Contract: (Operator # XXXXX
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This contract is entered
into by the following parties. The Solar Maid Company, to be referred as, Solar
Maid hereinto and XXXXXX to be referred
to as Operator.
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Contract to be signed and dated then returned to Solar Maid
by Operator:Solar Maid
has agreed to provide unlimited use of the Solar Maid brand to said, operator for a period of time described as non-ending,
based on the continued yearly license renewal fee. Operator agrees to abide by the terms and conditions for name rights defined
as: for business purpose related to all Solar Maid products and services existing and those developed in
the future. Operator is not required to use the Solar Maid
name at anytime or in any manner that does not coincide with the best interest of their business model. If Operator uses the
Solar Maid name as a primary or secondary identity they do so without additional obligation to Solar Maid. Operator agrees
to protect the Solar Maid name from harm and to abstain from usage of the name in any offensive manner.The purchase of specified territory grants full ownership to operator for unconditional
management for a period of time described as non-ending.
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Operator
has the right to develop a solar panel cleaning and maintenance business without interference from Solar Maid. These rights
give sole authority to operator on all current and future business functions including the rights to: 1.
Marketing and Promotion of the Solar Maid trademark
within assigned territory2. Participation and or display in any local or national industry events as a Solar Maid identity3.
Territory specific business development4.
Development of additional products and or services5.
Level of service/ Customer selection6.
Resell rights on all Solar Maid labeled products and
services including transfer of ownership of the Solar Maid territory ( under the original obligations agreed to by operator)7.
Expansion of business into additional territories under
the Solar Maid brand (where available)8.
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Distributor pricing
set by Solar Maid and posted on the web site for all current and future products and services
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Solar Maid grants exclusive territory rights to Operator based on agreement made
during the purchase proceedings. These territory (s) (is)(are) defined as: XXXXXXX.
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agreed to be worked in accordance to the terms and conditions of purchase under the “Honor System”.
“Fixed” territory borders are described above as “Operators Territory” whereas “General”
is considered areas outside stated fixed territory. Operators may be asked to expand their territories by request of Solar
Maid to cover un-serviced locations/contracts. These requests come with no additional requirements of fees or obligation to
operator and operator has full rights to accept or deny said request. Operators may be asked to travel into other designated territories ( where operations
have not been established) to perform cleaning and maintenance services. When this type of issue arises, operator has the
right to secure contracts specific to that request and will maintain ownership of said contract at their discretion. This
ownership will stay in affect even after a new operator is developed in the previously vacant territory. Current operators,
obligation in these matters is to advise Solar Maid regarding the details of this contract, so it may be stated as “Off
Limits” on any future contracts generated for previously vacant territories.
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Renewal Fees: Licenses will be subject to renewal fees as stated and described on the web site.
As part of the disclosed license agreement, these fees are subject to change at the sole discretion of Solar Maid, but not
within a four (4) year interval from the original date of purchase. Operator agrees to the billing of renewal fees around
the 12th month of ownership and on a continual 12 month basis thereafter. Operator understands and agrees that
failure to maintain said fees will result in a forfeiture of ownership rights to both the territory license and use of the
Solar Maid name.
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Operator Obligation:Operator agrees that they will commit to purchase a minimum of $120.00 USD of product and or services from
Solar Maid during any 12 month period. These items apply to all current and future offerings provided through the Solar Maid
web site. Failure to meet this obligation can in some cases be waived, but only at the full discretion of Solar Maid. If obligation
is not met and an agreement to waive said obligation is not agreed upon, operator forfeits ownership of both territory license
and rights to usage of the Solar Maid name and brand. This obligation is a standard requirement for all levels of licensing.
Operator
agrees to allow Solar Maid to include them whether in copy or image for promotional materials related to advancement of the
Solar Maid “Brand”. Solar Maid will supply and host a separate web site exclusively for operator but, with specific
content at the operator’s discretion. Solar Maid agrees to provide continual promotion of Solar Maid brand for the advantage
of all operators. This includes but is not limited to industry networking, online and off-line promotions both local and national,
relationship development with current and future PPA providers and government entities.
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Operator understands and agrees that the development of a strong
network of independent operators all of whom represent the local “face” of the Solar Maid brand, will be the impetus
of our future success, as such, operators agree to present themselves in a professional manner by way of the general public/
potential contractors/ government entities/ Current and or potential operators/ Other Solar Industry professionals. Operators
agree to carry individual insurance coverage for activities related to the maintenance and general operation of their business
and to not hold The Solar Maid Company liable for any unforeseen circumstances. Solar Maid provides all operators unlimited
consultation on all matters related to business operations and direct referrals. Solar Maid will not hold individual operators
liable for any unforeseen circumstances in regards to the function of our business. Operator understands that they are not
subject to the rules and regulations associated with a franchise, the Solar Maid network of operators are independent of each
other and The Solar Maid Company and work together only in name for purposes of “Branding” the Solar Maid Trademark.
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Operators will be granted special distributor pricing on all future products and services developed
or contracted through Solar Maid. Solar Maid agrees to provide operator all leads (specific to the operators territory as
described above), solicited and unsolicited in a timely manner, operator agrees to provide a best effort when following these
leads and in an acceptable business manner. Many projects require support through the Solar Maid HQ’s beyond basic marketing
and lead generation including preliminary project quoting, customer and technical support, equipment or financial support
and coordination of bundled multiple asset contracts which will require a 2% administration payment of any awarded contract
and will be considered a first lien on any original payments made by the customer.
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The Solar Maid Company: Agrees to act as a primary referral agent for all of their operators in the development of any potential
contracts. Solar Maid marketing efforts are focused primarily on the commercial markets with continued efforts to grow
and develop relationships with PPA providers/ Energy Management Organizations/ Utilities/ Large Commercial system owners.
Solar Maid provides limited, but effective marketing programs focused on the residential system market through various on
and off-line market programs based solely on operator supported territories. Solar Maid provides unlimited operator
phone & on-line support for licensees in the development of their local territory. The general office hours for Solar
Maid are Mon-Fri 9-5 Est., but Solar Maid supports their operators with an On-call support representative that is available
to all licensed operators 24/7/365 Solar Maid provides complete details in the multiple format options for the solar
panel cleaning and maintenance business including, pricing and marketing options for growing the local Solar Maid operation.
These business structure options are outlined in the Solar Maid business manual which is included as part of all license options.
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The Solar Maid
Company Jay Welsh (
Principle, AE Media Group) Date _____________________________________________________________
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Maid Operator # XXXXXXXXXXXXON, XXXXX
Please sign, make copy
and return original in addressed envelope provided:
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SOLAR MAID
is a registered trademark of the AE Media Group