Effective: January 01, 2022 (Version 1)

This Delivery Partner Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (“Delivery Partner”) and Base Bites LLC (“BaseBites”). This Agreement governs your use of BaseBites to accept delivery opportunities.

1. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

  • You are an independent contractor, not an employee.

  • Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, or agency relationship.

2. ELIGIBILITY

  • Must meet local legal age requirements.

  • Must have valid identification, required licenses, and insurance.

3. PLATFORM ACCESS

  • BaseBites grants limited access to accept deliveries.

  • We may modify platform features at our discretion.

4. ACCEPTANCE OF DELIVERIES

  • You may accept or reject deliveries at your discretion.

  • Once accepted, you must complete deliveries professionally and on time.

5. PAYMENT TERMS

  • BaseBites pays delivery fees according to the then-current schedule.

  • Payments are subject to deductions required by law.

  • Fees may change; updated rates are available on www.base-bites.com.

  • Base Pay:

    • 0.1–5 miles: $10 base pay + 100% of tips

    • 5.1–10 miles: $15 base pay + 100% of tips

    • 10.1–15 miles: $20 base pay + 100% of tips

6. TAXES

  • You are responsible for all taxes on earnings.

7. EQUIPMENT & INSURANCE

  • You provide your own transportation, valid driver license, and maintain required insurance.

  • BaseBites is not responsible for damage or theft of personal equipment.

  • BaseBites permits approved dashers to complete deliveries using rental vehicles. However, by using a rental vehicle for BaseBites deliveries, the dasher acknowledges and agrees that BaseBites (Base Bites LLC) assumes no liability or responsibility for any accidents, damages, injuries, insurance disputes, rental agreement violations, or other incidents that may occur while operating the rental vehicle during delivery activity.

  • Dashers are solely responsible for ensuring:

    • The rental vehicle is legally permitted to be used for delivery or commercial/gig-work purposes under the rental provider’s terms and conditions.

    • The vehicle remains properly insured at all times during delivery activity.

    • They comply with all local, state, federal, rental company, and insurance requirements applicable to the operation of the vehicle.

  • Dashers using rental vehicles must keep their vehicle insurance information and supporting insurance images updated in their BaseBites profile throughout the rental period to ensure accurate records are maintained.

  • Failure to maintain updated insurance documentation may result in temporary suspension or restricted delivery access until updated information is provided.

  • These liability and insurance responsibility requirements also apply to personally owned and leased vehicles; however, rental vehicles are addressed separately due to additional rental and insurance considerations.

8. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

  • Follow all laws and traffic regulations.

  • Maintain professionalism with customers and restaurants.

  • Protect customer information.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

  • Do not share BaseBites’ confidential information or trade secrets.

10. TERMINATION

  • Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time.

  • Upon termination, you must immediately stop using the BaseBites platform.

11. DISCLAIMER OF BENEFITS

  • Independent contractors are not eligible for employee benefits.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  • BaseBites is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from your delivery activities.

  • BaseBites does not provide health or vehicle insurance.

  • Delivery partners are responsible for their own insurance, licensing, and taxes.

  • BaseBites is not liable for accidents, injuries, or property damage during deliveries.

13. GOVERNING LAW

  • This Agreement is governed by local applicable law.

14. CONTACT