Abboda, Inc.
This Independent Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Abboda, Inc. (“Abboda,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the individual or entity accepting this Agreement (“Contractor,” “you,” or “your”). This Agreement governs your access to and use of the Abboda platform as an independent delivery contractor.
Important Notice: This Agreement contains a mandatory arbitration clause and a class action waiver (Section 16). By accepting this Agreement, you agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration and not in court, except for limited exceptions described below.
1.1 Independent Contractor. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee,
partner, joint venturer, agent, or legal representative of Abboda.
1.2 No Benefits. Contractor is not entitled to wages, overtime, minimum wage guarantees,
employee benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, paid leave, or any other
employment-related benefit from Abboda.
1.3 No Exclusivity. Contractor may perform services for other companies, including
competitors, and may engage in any other business activity.
2.1 Services. Contractor may accept delivery opportunities made available through the
Abboda platform (“Opportunities”), which may include shopping for and/or picking up
items and delivering items to customers (“Services”). Items may include snacks,
drinks, convenience goods, and other retail items permitted by Abboda and applicable law.
2.2 Acceptance/Decline. Contractor has sole discretion to accept or decline any
Opportunity. Abboda does not guarantee any minimum number of Opportunities.
2.3 Completion. If Contractor accepts an Opportunity, Contractor agrees to complete
the Services in a timely and professional manner, consistent with customer instructions, merchant
requirements, platform rules, and applicable law.
3.1 Abboda Contractor Deliveries. This Agreement applies to deliveries performed by
Contractor through the Abboda platform (“Abboda Driver” deliveries).
3.2 Third-Party Courier Deliveries. Abboda may, at its discretion, dispatch deliveries
through third-party delivery providers (e.g., Uber Direct) (“Third-Party
Couriers”).
3.3 Not Your Relationship. Third-Party Couriers are not contractors,
employees, or agents of Abboda under this Agreement. Abboda does not hire, supervise, or control
Third-Party Couriers, and they are governed by their own agreements with the third-party provider.
3.4 No Claims. Contractor understands that using Abboda does not create any employment
relationship with Abboda and does not create any relationship with Third-Party Couriers.
4.1 Contractor Control. Contractor controls when, where, and how Services are performed,
subject to customer requirements, merchant requirements, platform rules, and applicable law.
4.2 No Minimum Hours. Contractor is not required to work minimum hours or accept any
minimum number of Opportunities.
4.3 Tools and Equipment. Contractor provides their own equipment and tools (vehicle,
phone, data plan, insulated bags if desired) and determines routes and methods.
5.1 Per-Delivery Compensation. Contractor will be paid per completed delivery based on
rates shown in the Abboda app/platform at the time of acceptance, including any applicable incentives
disclosed to Contractor.
5.2 Tips. Tips, if offered by customers, may be passed through to Contractor subject to
processing, fraud checks, adjustments, and platform rules.
5.3 Payment Timing. Payments are issued via the payment method selected by Contractor,
subject to standard processing times, compliance checks, and payout schedules.
5.4 Adjustments. Abboda may withhold, reverse, or adjust payments if required due to
suspected fraud, policy violations, duplicate payouts, chargebacks, pricing errors, customer refunds,
or legal requirements, provided Abboda uses reasonable efforts to notify Contractor of material
adjustments.
6.1 Company Card. For certain deliveries, Abboda may provide a pre-funded, order-specific
virtual or physical payment card (“Company Card”) to purchase items on behalf of the
customer.
6.2 Use Limits. Contractor agrees:
6.3 No Personal Funds Required. Contractor is not required to use personal funds for
purchases unless Abboda explicitly agrees in writing in advance.
6.4 Misuse. Misuse of the Company Card may result in immediate deactivation, termination,
and liability for unauthorized charges and related losses (including fees, penalties, and investigative
costs).
7.1 Contractor Expenses. Except as expressly stated in writing, Contractor is responsible
for all expenses, including vehicle costs, fuel, maintenance, phone/data, tolls, parking tickets,
insurance, and taxes.
7.2 No Reimbursement. Abboda is not obligated to reimburse expenses unless explicitly
agreed in writing.
8.1 Eligibility. Contractor represents and warrants that they:
8.2 Compliance. Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
and regulations while performing Services.
8.3 Safety. Contractor agrees to operate safely and responsibly and not drive distracted
or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
9.1 Screening. Abboda may require identity verification and/or background screening to
access certain Opportunities. Contractor agrees to provide accurate information for screening.
9.2 Ongoing Eligibility. Abboda may suspend or deactivate access to Opportunities if
screening results, driving record issues, fraud indicators, or legal restrictions reasonably require it.
10.1 Restricted/Illegal Items. Contractor must not purchase, transport, or deliver
illegal items or restricted goods that are not permitted by Abboda or applicable law.
10.2 Platform Rules. Abboda may limit categories (e.g., age-restricted items) and
require additional verification steps. Contractor agrees to follow all in-app restrictions and
instructions.
11.1 Limited Use. Contractor may access customer and merchant information only to
perform Services (e.g., address, contact for delivery coordination).
11.2 No Misuse. Contractor will not:
11.3 Confidential Information. Contractor agrees not to disclose Abboda’s non-public business information, pricing, policies, operational procedures, or platform details obtained through Abboda.
Contractor has no authority to bind Abboda, enter contracts on Abboda’s behalf, or represent themselves as an employee, agent, or partner of Abboda.
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Abboda from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, penalties, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Abboda shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to Contractor’s access to or use of the platform, including loss of profits, loss of data, or business interruption.
15.1 Term. This Agreement is effective upon acceptance and continues until terminated.
15.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause.
15.3 Deactivation. Abboda may suspend or deactivate Contractor’s access to Opportunities
for reasons including safety concerns, policy violations, suspected fraud, misuse of Company Card,
repeated customer complaints, or legal compliance requirements.
16.1 Agreement to Arbitrate. Except for the Excluded Claims listed in Section 16.6, Contractor and Abboda agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Contractor’s access to or use of the Abboda platform, or the relationship between Contractor and Abboda (collectively, “Disputes”) will be resolved by final and binding arbitration, not in court.
16.2 Governing Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
16.3 Arbitration Location and Format. Unless the parties agree otherwise, arbitration will take place in Pima County, Arizona, or may be conducted by video, phone, or written submissions.
16.4 Individual Basis Only (Class Action Waiver). All Disputes must be brought in the parties’ individual capacity.
16.5 Fees and Costs. Each party will pay its own attorneys’ fees and costs unless the arbitrator awards fees.
16.6 Excluded Claims (Limited Exceptions).
16.7 Time Limit. Any Dispute must be filed within the time period required by applicable law.
16.8 Severability. If any part of this Section 16 is found unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
18.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
18.2 Updates. Abboda may update this Agreement from time to time.
By signing up for, accessing, or performing Services through the Abboda platform, Contractor acknowledges and agrees to this Agreement.
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