Flawless Courier Hire : Terms and Conditions for Casual Owner-Drivers By accepting these Terms and Conditions, you, hereinafter referred to as the "Owner-Driver," agree to the following provisions:
Engagement and Minimum Term
The Owner-Driver is engaged by Flawless Courier Hire on a casual basis. The engagement is non-exclusive and at the discretion of the Company.
The Owner-Driver agrees to a minimum engagement period of one (1) month from the commencement date, during which the services shall be provided in accordance with the terms herein.
Allocation of Work
The provision of work is strictly performance-based and is subject to the operational requirements of the Company.
The Company reserves the unilateral right to assign, modify, or withdraw work allocations without prior notice.
Notice Requirements
The Owner-Driver must provide the Company with no less than fifteen (15) business days' written notice prior to the cessation of services.
Failure to provide the required notice will result in the forfeiture of payments equivalent to two (2) weeks of work.
Non-Solicitation Clause
The Owner-Driver is prohibited from entering into direct engagement with any client, business, or entity to which the Company has assigned work for a period of six (6) months following the final work assignment.
Any breach of this clause will result in the Company seeking appropriate remedies, including but not limited to legal action or Failure to oblige the terms and conditions will result in the forfeiture of payments equivalent to two (3) weeks of work.
Financial Responsibilities
The Owner-Driver shall bear full responsibility for all costs associated with the performance of their duties, including but not limited to:
a) Work cover insurance;
b)Income tax obligations;
c) Vehicle and vehicle maintenance, insurance and operational expenses; and d) Any other costs directly or indirectly related to the provision of services.
Payment Terms
Flawless Courier will generate invoices on behalf of the drivers (you) upon receipt of accrued payments from the respective companies.
Payments corresponding to approved invoices will be processed on a weekly basis.
Invoices for completed services will always be processed on a two-week arrears basis.
Company Rights and Termination
The Company reserves the right to terminate or modify the engagement at its sole discretion, without prior notice, in cases of:
a) Non-compliance with these terms and conditions;
b) Substandard performance; or
c) Any reason deemed appropriate by the Company. 7.2 Termination under Clause 7.1 shall not entitle the Owner-Driver to any compensation or recourse against the Company.
Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By accepting these Terms and Conditions, the Owner-Driver acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all provisions contained herein.