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The Virtual Assistant Subcontractor Agreement is essential for businesses and contractors operating in the Philippines' growing digital service sector. This document is specifically used when a primary contractor (often a virtual assistant agency or digital services company) needs to subcontract work to individual virtual assistants. It reflects the unique requirements of Philippine law, including compliance with the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), Telecommuting Act (RA 11165), and relevant tax regulations. The agreement covers crucial aspects such as service scope, payment terms, confidentiality, data protection, and intellectual property rights, while clearly establishing an independent contractor relationship. It's particularly relevant given the Philippines' position as a leading destination for virtual assistant services and the increasing demand for flexible, remote work arrangements.

1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - the primary contractor and the virtual assistant subcontractor, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement, including the primary contractor's business and need for virtual assistant services

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Confidential Information', 'Deliverables', and 'Intellectual Property'

4. Scope of Services: Details the virtual assistant services to be provided, including specific tasks, responsibilities, and deliverables

5. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the agreement, renewal terms, and conditions for termination by either party

6. Compensation and Payment Terms: Outlines payment rates, payment schedule, invoicing requirements, and any performance-based incentives

7. Independent Contractor Status: Clearly establishes the relationship as independent contractor, not employment, with relevant tax and benefit implications

8. Working Hours and Availability: Specifies expected working hours, time zone considerations, and response time requirements

9. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Details obligations regarding confidential information handling and compliance with data privacy laws

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Addresses ownership of work product and transfer of intellectual property rights

11. Equipment and Resources: Specifies responsibilities for providing and maintaining necessary equipment and software

12. Performance Standards: Establishes quality standards, KPIs, and performance review processes

13. Representations and Warranties: Contains standard contractual warranties about capacity to contract and service quality

14. Limitation of Liability: Sets boundaries on liability and includes indemnification provisions

15. General Provisions: Includes standard boilerplate clauses such as governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement