Terms of Agreement

Between the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (hereafter referred to as TIMES), and the named individual entered above (hereafter referred to as INSTRUCTOR) regarding the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat (hereafter referred to as RETREAT).

1. INSTRUCTOR agrees to be engaged as an independent contractor and will prepare and conduct instructional classes, enrichment lectures/workshops, and/or performances for the RETREAT during the period October 18th – November 8th, 2020.
   
   
2. TIMES agrees to pay an honorarium fee of $1,750.00 (if living outside the U.S.) to be paid INSTRUCTOR by the closing of the RETREAT on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 for INSTRUCTOR’S services listed below.
   1. Videotape nine core class lessons up to 30 minutes each.
   2. Participate in three one-hour online “class forums” with your students to discuss your lessons using provided conferencing platform.
   3. Present a one-hour live enrichment class OR “informance” using provided conferencing platform.
   4. Videotape a concert performing solo or in collaboration with others not exceeding 10 minutes and your performance for the finale that will be combined with all of the instructors.

3. TIMES will provide an online space where INSTRUCTOR merchandise may be promoted.  INSTRUCTORS will submit descriptions and other appropriate content for their merchandise with links to online vendors/partners where merchandise may be purchased. TIMES will help promote INSTRUCTOR merchandise but not process sales or fulfill orders.
   
   
4. TIMES agrees that INSTRUCTOR, after December 8th, 2020, shall obtain ownership and sole use of INSTRUCTOR’s videotaped lessons that INSTRUCTOR recorded for the RETREAT and such transfer of rights is without remuneration. 
   
   
5. INSTRUCTOR gives permission to TIMES and its representatives to photograph, videotape and record INSTRUCTOR’S classes, performances and interviews for its use in the marketing of RETREAT or for its educational purposes. Unless INSTRUCTOR objects in writing, such recordings of performances may also be used for fundraising through CD or video sales and INSTRUCTOR’S concert(s) may be streamed live to help raise needed funds to defray the cost of the RETREAT. 
    
6. INSTRUCTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless TIMES, its volunteers and managers, its board of directors, and other representatives, from and against any and all actions, costs, claims, losses, expenses or injuries arising out of the acts of INSTRUCTOR related to INSTRUCTOR’S role before, during and after the RETREAT including liability for taxes, insurance and workers compensation.

By signing below, I understand and agree to the terms of this agreement as stated above.