Independent Contractor Agreement

This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is between Leads Under Control LLC, doing business as SparkBNB ("Company"), and you, the cleaning professional ("Contractor"). By creating a Cleaner account and accepting jobs on the SparkBNB platform ("Platform"), you agree to the terms of this Agreement.

1. Independent Contractor Relationship

You are not an employee of SparkBNB. You are an independent contractor. This Agreement does not create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.

As an independent contractor, you:

• Control when, where, and how you perform cleaning services
• May accept or decline any job request without penalty
• Set your own hourly rate within the Platform's guidelines
• Provide your own cleaning supplies, equipment, and transportation
• May work for other platforms, companies, or clients simultaneously
• Are not entitled to employee benefits (health insurance, paid leave, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance)

2. Contractor Requirements

To maintain active status on the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Complete identity verification (government ID + selfie)
• Consent to and pass a background check (see Section 7)
• Provide W-9 tax information
• Maintain a smartphone capable of GPS check-in and photo upload
• Provide your own cleaning supplies and equipment (vacuum, mop, cleaning products, gloves, trash bags)
• Have reliable transportation to job locations

3. Services and Standards

When you accept a job through the Platform, you agree to:

• Arrive at the scheduled time (within a 15-minute window)
• Check in via GPS at the property location
• Follow the SparkBNB cleaning checklist (30 steps for turnover cleans)
• Upload a minimum of 5 completion photos before marking the job as done
• Report any property damage, safety hazards, or guest left-behind items
• Maintain professional conduct at all times
• Not bring unauthorized persons to the property
• Not use the property for personal purposes
• Not remove any items from the property

4. Compensation

Your rate: You set your own hourly rate within the Platform's range ($30–$60/hour). You earn exactly what you quote — SparkBNB does not take a cut of your earnings.

How it works: The Host pays a total that includes your rate plus a separate service fee charged by SparkBNB to the Host. Your payout is calculated before the booking is accepted.

Tips: 100% of tips go directly to you. Tips are optional and set by the Host.

Payout schedule:

• Standard: 1-2 business days after job approval (free)
• Instant: Within minutes to your debit card ($1.99 per payout)

Job approval: Hosts have 24 hours to review and approve completed jobs. If no action is taken, jobs are automatically approved and payout is released.

5. Taxes

As an independent contractor, you are responsible for:

• Reporting all income earned through the Platform to the IRS
• Paying all applicable federal, state, and local taxes
• Paying self-employment taxes (Social Security and Medicare)
• Filing quarterly estimated tax payments if required

SparkBNB will issue a 1099-NEC form if your annual earnings exceed $600. You must provide accurate W-9 information to receive payouts.

6. Insurance

Liability insurance: You are strongly encouraged to maintain general liability insurance covering property damage and bodily injury that may occur during cleaning services. SparkBNB does not provide liability coverage for Contractors.

Workers' compensation: As an independent contractor, you are not covered by SparkBNB's workers' compensation insurance. You are responsible for your own health and safety.

Vehicle insurance: You must maintain valid auto insurance if you drive to job locations.

7. Background Check (FCRA Compliance)

By accepting this Agreement, you consent to a consumer report (background check) conducted by Checkr, Inc. in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The background check may include:

• Criminal history (federal, state, and county records)
• Sex offender registry
• National criminal database
• Social Security number trace

Your rights under FCRA:

• You will be notified before any adverse action is taken based on the report
• You have the right to dispute any inaccurate information
• You will receive a copy of the report and a summary of your rights
• The background check fee ($35) is covered by SparkBNB for your first check

8. Strike Policy

To maintain platform quality, the following infractions result in strikes:

3 strikes = account suspension. Suspended Contractors may appeal by contacting hello@sparkbnb.com. Strikes reset after 6 months of clean performance.

9. Confidentiality

You agree to keep confidential all property access codes, lockbox combinations, alarm codes, WiFi passwords, and other sensitive information shared by Hosts. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

10. Non-Circumvention

You agree not to directly solicit Hosts for off-platform work for a period of 12 months after your last job with that Host through SparkBNB. This protects the marketplace that connected you.

11. Dispute Resolution

If a Host disputes the quality of your work:

• Your completion photos serve as your evidence
• SparkBNB reviews photos, checklist completion, and Host complaint
• Resolution options: full payment to you, partial payment, or no payment
• You will be notified of the outcome within 48 hours
• You may appeal any decision by contacting hello@sparkbnb.com

12. Safety

Your safety is important. If at any time you feel unsafe at a property, you may:

• Leave the property immediately
• Report the safety concern through the Platform
• Contact local law enforcement if necessary

SparkBNB will investigate all safety reports and may suspend or ban the Host if warranted. You will not receive a strike for leaving an unsafe situation.

13. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Upon termination:

• Outstanding payouts will be processed within 7 business days
• You must complete any accepted jobs that are within 24 hours, or cancel with proper notice
• Your account will be deactivated and your profile removed from search results
• Confidentiality obligations (Section 9) survive termination

14. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida.

15. Contact

For questions about this Agreement:

• Email: hello@sparkbnb.com
• Leads Under Control LLC
• Pompano Beach, FL 33060