JSBrown

This agreement made between you; hereafter referred to as “AGENT” with a principal place of business stated earlier. To provide services of Researcher/Speaker and the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Quinault Indian Nation, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, located on the Quinault Indian Reservation, at Taholah, Washington. With a principal place of business at 78 State Route 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, hereafter referred to as “QBRC”.

1. Name, Address and Place of Engagement: 78 St. Route 115 Ocean Shores, WA

2. Date of Engagement: November 21st - 22nd, 2025

3. Hours of Engagement: November 21st 6PM-10PM November 22nd 9AM-10PM

4. Event Details: Sasquatch Summit Speaker & Presenter

5. Payment: $400

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UPON COMPLETION OF PERFORMANCE

6. Event Responsibilities of AGENT:

• I. Agent to speak at conference in the Great Hall.
• II. Agent to staff vendor area for guest interaction.

7. Event Responsibilities of QBRC:

• I. To provide one table for Agent to present and/or sell their merchandise
• II. Lodging
• III. Three meals per day
• IV. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL WILL BE PROVIDED- NO ALCOHOL WILL BE CONSUMED BEFORE OR DURING THE PERFORMANCE.

8. Additional Provisions:

• I. All participants hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by QBRC or anyone authorized by QBRC, of name, biography, likeness and performance in spot advertising and/or promotion without any compensation.

9. Artist-Independent Contractor:

• I. Artist executes this agreement as an independent contractor, not as an employee of Purchaser. Artist will assume responsibility for appropriate payment of all payroll taxes and charges under federal and applicable local law.
• II. In the event Artist is a “Co-op” group, all members execute this agreement collectively, designating one member for all collection of funds for the group. Each member of the group agrees to take complete responsibility for paying the appropriate federal and state taxes, as an independent contractor. Reporting such sum to the IRS on Form 1099.
• III. All Artists hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize QBRC to advertise multiple Agents, in any given medium and for any duration, without input or approval from Artist.

10. Special Provisions:

• I. Artist and personnel supplied by Artist may be members of a Union or Guild. In such an event, Artist and personnel agree to be solely responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of such Union or Guild.
• II. Consumption of Alcohol is strictly prohibited during the performance.
• III. Intoxication in the general, public areas of QBRC during the date(s) of the engagement is also prohibited. Any incident will be considered a breach of this contract, and QBRC reserves the right to withhold payment, to cover any damages caused by the Artist and/or key personnel.

11. The parties agree that this agreement shall be subject to the laws of Quinault Indian Nation and any claims by the parties to this agreement shall be brought to the Quinault Tribal Court or such other court of competent jurisdiction. You must consent to the personal jurisdiction of the Quinault Tribal Court for any matter arising under this agreement.

12. It is understood that the Artist is operating as an independent Artist, and as such, shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Artist shall pay all applicable taxes and other assessments and hold QBRC harmless from the consequences of any act or omission, of whatever kind, or nature of Artist or its Employees or Promoters, of whatever kind. Artist shall not have any right as an employee of QBRC, and No employee/employer relationship is established by this Contract. Furthermore, the Artist is responsible for reporting this income to the applicable federal and/or state agencies. The Artist is responsible for all taxes associated with this income.

13. Commencement of engagement, together with physical delivery of this contract, is deemed to be a verification of an Oral Agreement and acceptance of all terms, by all parties.

14. If any of the provisions in this Agreement are determined to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof, shall remain in full force.