A. The Independent Contractor agrees to perform the Services hereunder solely as an Independent Contractor.
The parties to this Agreement recognize that this Agreement does not create any actual or apparent agency,
partnership, franchise, or relationship of employer and employee between the parties. The Independent Contractor
is not authorized to enter into or commit the Company to any agreements, and the Independent Contractor shall
not represent itself as the agent or legal representative of the Company.

B. Further, the Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to participate in any of  benefits, including without
limitation any health or retirement plans. The Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to any remuneration,
benefits, or expenses other than as specifically provided in the applicable payment schedule.

C. The Company shall not be liable for taxes, Worker's Compensation, unemployment insurance, employers'
liability, employer's FICA, social security, withholding tax, or other taxes or withholding for or on behalf of the
Independent Contractor or any other person consulted or employed by the Independent Contractor in performing
Services under this Agreement. All such costs shall be Independent Contractor's responsibility.