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Contributor Services Agreement

All of the services provided by you (the “Independent Contractor”) to the Company are
governed by the terms and conditions set out in this Contributor Services Agreement (the
“Agreement”). Please be sure to review the terms and conditions carefully. By
acknowledging this Agreement, you also confirm to have read and understand the terms of
the Agreement which has been provided and originally drafted in the English language. En
cliquant sur Accepter, vous confirmez également avoir lu et compris les termes du Contrat
qui a été fourni et rédigé à l'origine en anglais. By acknowledging this Agreement, you also
consent to signing or acknowledging TELUS International documents electronically,
and agree that your electronic signature will have the same legal effect as a hand-written
signature. Once accepted, a copy of this Agreement will be made available for download in
the “Agreements” section of your profile on the platform.

Independent Contractor and Company agree as follows:

1. Services.

1.1 Services and Deliverables. Company will propose services to be performed by the
Independent Contractor (the “Services”) and for each service will provide information
concerning the required deliverables (the “Deliverables”), fees payable, due dates and other
business terms that apply to the Services. Company may propose Services through the
platform or other means as communicated to Independent Contractor by Company.
Independent Contractor may accept the opportunity or decline to provide the Services in
Independent Contractor’s sole and absolute discretion without any form of detriment to the
Independent Contractor. If Independent Contractor accepts the opportunity, Independent
Contractor will perform the Services and provide the Deliverables in accordance with all of
the specifications and other requirements included in the Work Statement which are
incorporated herein by reference and form the terms of the Agreement. Services shall be
performed in a highly skilled and professional manner consistent with the highest
professional standards in the industry and confirms that the Independent Contractor has the
necessary qualifications and training/expertise required to deliver the Services.
Independent Contractor shall promptly correct any failure of the Services or the
Deliverables to conform to the above warranty at Independent Contractor's sole cost and
expense. Subject to Independent Contractor meeting the requirements for the Services set
out or otherwise communicated by Company, Independent Contractor will have the control
and reasonable discretion as to the manner and means of performing the Services including
full autonomy as to work schedule and tools, materials and equipment used to complete the
Services. Independent Contractor represents and warrants that Services and Deliverables to
Company and under this Agreement will not breach or conflict with any agreement to which
Independent Contractor is a party or any contractual obligation Independent Contractor owes
to a third party.

1.2 Review. Company (or its customer, as applicable) will review each Deliverable and
may provide Independent Contractor with requested corrections to align Services and
Deliverables with Company’s expectations. Independent Contractor will promptly make all
corrections requested by Company that are reasonably within the scope of the Services for
no additional fee. If any requested change is outside of the scope of the Services and/or
Deliverables, Independent Contractor will promptly notify Company and Independent
Contractor will agree on revised Deliverables and delivery dates therto. Any modifications
must be agreed by both parties to be effective.

1.3 Payment. Company will pay Independent Contractor for all Services and
Deliverables as described in the services request but no later than sixty (60) days from either
the issuance of the applicable invoice or, where fees are calculated automatically through
the platform based on Services provided and mutually agreed under the Agreement, the end
of the Term. Independent Contractor agrees that the fees offered will be full and complete
compensation for Independent Contractor’s performance of the Services and shall be
inclusive of any taxes. Independent Contractor will be solely responsible for all costs and
expenses associated with the Services. Independent Contractor is also solely responsible
for the payment of any taxes, fees, costs or otherwise to the appropriate tax authority in a
timely manner and as prescribed by law.

1.4 Equipment. Independent Contractor agrees to supply, at its own expense, all tools
and materials necessary for Independent Contractor to perform the Services, including, but
not limited to, all necessary hardware, software, equipment and supplies. Under exceptional
circumstances, the Company may furnish materials and equipment to Independent
Contractor. Any materials and equipment furnished by Company to Independent Contractor
in connection with this Agreement, unless fully paid for by Independent Contractor are and
will remain the property of Company and will be deemed to be loaned to Independent
Contractor. Upon the earlier of Company’s request or the expiry or termination of the
Agreement, Independent Contractor shall provide, to Company or to Company’s designate,
all Company equipment and materials related to the Services covered under the Agreement
in the same condition as they were when furnished by Company. Final payment by
Company of the fees for Services and Deliverables will be contingent on the return of such
equipment and materials in addition to any other legal remedies the Company may have.

1.5 Company Requirements. Independent Contractor will comply with all requirements
and policies provided to Independent Contractor by Company or the applicable Company
customer (collectively, the “Requirements”). In addition to the Requirements, Independent
Contractor agrees to comply with Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct found at
www.telus.com/suppliercodeofconduct and any requirements concerning information
security measures in performance of Independent Contractor’s obligations. Independent
Contractor shall observe and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and
codes of governmental entities relating to the provision of the Services and Deliverables.

2. Confidentiality.

2.1 Definition. “Confidential Information” means any non-public information that is


provided to Independent Contractor by Company or any of Company’ affiliates, customers,
business partners or Independent Contractors. The Confidential Information includes, but is
not limited to, (i) all software, documentation, financial, marketing and customer data,
customer retention plans, strategies and other business information, (ii) any rating
procedures, rules and guidelines, systems and processes, ratings hub, and the underlying
methodologies and processes of the foregoing and all related training and documentation,
and (iii) any discoveries, inventions, trade secrets, research and development efforts, know-
how and show-how, and all deliverables, derivatives, improvements, and enhancements to
any of the above which were created or developed by Independent Contractor under this
Agreement.. “Confidential Information” does not include information that: (a) was rightfully
known to Independent Contractor, without any obligation of confidentiality, prior to receiving
the same information from Company; (b) is or becomes publicly available without breach of
any confidentiality obligation; or (c) is rightfully obtained by Independent Contractor from a
source other than Company without breach of any confidentiality obligation.

2.2 Use of Information. Independent Contractor understands that Confidential


Information constitutes a valuable and unique asset to the Company. Independent
Contractor will use Confidential Information only for the purpose of providing the Services
and will not use it for Independent Contractor’s own benefit or the benefit of any other
party. Independent Contractor will not disclose or distribute Confidential Information to any
third party without Company’s prior written consent.

2.3 Protection of Information. Independent Contractor will protect Confidential


Information from any unauthorized use or disclosure, including implementing all reasonable
security measures needed to protect the Confidential Information. Independent Contractor
will notify Company immediately if Independent Contractor becomes aware of any
unauthorized disclosure or use of any Confidential Information, including any personal data
received by Independent Contractor in the course of performing the Services. Independent
Contractor may disclose Confidential Information pursuant to a valid order issued by a court
or government agency; provided that, Independent Contractor gives Company at least ten
(10) days prior written notice of such obligation and the opportunity to oppose such
disclosure or obtain a protective order or the equivalent.

2.4 Customer Information. In addition to and without reducing any other obligation
set out in this Agreement, Independent Contractor specifically acknowledges that all
information related to any Company customer, including any information about a
customer’s business, product plans, strategic relationships, etc., is to be held in the
strictest confidence. Independent Contractor must not disclose any information
about the Services performed by Independent Contractor or the customer’s identity in
any materials, including postings in social media or on the Independent Contractor’s
website. Independent Contractor must not duplicate any images or text provided to
Independent Contractor, other than as strictly needed to perform the Services.

2.5 Return of Information. All Confidential Information will remain the property of the
Company. Upon Company’ request, Independent Contractor will promptly return or destroy
all copies of Confidential Information in Independent Contractor’s control and certify the
completion of Independent Contractor’s obligations under this Section in writing.

2.6 Investigations and Audits. Independent Contractor will cooperate fully in any
investigation of any unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information and will
promptly provide requested information and reasonable access to any evidentiary matter
(e.g. documents or work systems). Independent Contractor will cooperate in any reasonable
audit required by law or under Company’s contracts with its customers. Company will
provide the Independent Contractor with reasonable notice and an explanation in connection
with any required audit.

2.7 Protection of Business Interests. Independent Contractor will not directly or indirectly
solicit any customer of Company for any business or other opportunity based on any
information learned in the course of providing the Services or that was otherwise provided by
Company.

2.8 Court-granted Relief. Independent Contractor acknowledges that any breach of its
obligations under this Agreement will result in irreparable harm to the Company. In the
event of an actual or threatened breach of this Agreement, Company will be entitled to
immediate injunctive relief in addition to any other legal relief available to it.

3. Relationship. Independent Contractor is engaged as, and shall perform the Services
as an independent contractor and Independent Contractor acknowledges that Independent
Contractor will not be considered an employee, agent, joint venture or partner of Company
or any of its customers, under the provisions of this Agreement or otherwise. Independent
Contractor shall not receive nor be entitled to any employment-related benefit or entitlement
such as vacation pay, holiday pay, termination notice, payment in lieu of termination notice,
or severance pay, in connection with the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. Independent Contractor does not have and will not have any authority to bind
Company or assume or create any obligation on behalf of Company and Independent
Contractor will not represent to any third party that Independent Contractor has any such
authority. No part of Independent Contractor’s compensation will be subject to withholding
by Company or payment by the Company for the payment of social insurance, pension plan,
social security, unemployment insurance, or disability insurance or their equivalents or any
other similar tax obligations, unless otherwise required by laws applying to Independent
Contractors.

4. Legal Compliance.

4.1 Personal Data.

(a) Independent Contractor’s Personal Data. Company will use and share any
personal data provided by Independent Contractor solely in accordance with the terms of its
Community Data Privacy Notice. Company’s Community Data Privacy Notice includes
information about how to contact Company with any questions or concerns regarding use of
personal data.

(b) Others’ Personal Data. Independent Contractor acknowledges that some of


the content that Independent Contractor may receive in connection with the Services or
generate in the course of providing the Services may include personal data, and
acknowledges that personal data is and shall remain the exclusive property of the
Company. Independent Contractor will treat all such personal data as Confidential
Information as described in Section 2 above. In addition, Independent Contractor will use,
process and disclose any such personal data solely as directed by the Company.

4.2 Legal Compliance. Independent Contractor will comply with all laws, rules and
regulations in connection with Independent Contractor’s performance of the Services,
including all registration as an independent contractor, as required, reporting and other
obligations related to operating a business in Independent Contractor’s jurisdiction, for
example, regulations prohibiting bribery, money laundering and discrimination. Independent
Contractor represents and warrants that Independent Contractor has the legal authority to
enter into this Agreement any and that all of the information they provide to Company in any
application or any required form is accurate and complete. Additionally, Independent
Contractor represents and warrants that Independent Contractor is not subject to any
contractual obligations that interfere with or prohibit Independent Contractor’s performance
of the Services.

For Independent Contractors operating in France, Independent Contractor represents and


warrants that Independent Contractor is duly registered with the Registre du Commerce et
des Sociétés as an independent contractor and shall produce any evidence of Independent
Contractor’s compliance with independent contractor’s tax and social security regulations as
required by the Company under applicable laws.

5. Proprietary Rights.

5.1 Ownership. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Independent Contractor


agrees that the Services are provided on a “work-for-hire” basis and that all right, title and
interest in any and all intellectual property rights (including, for example, all copyrights,
trademarks, patents, trade secret rights and all contract and licensing rights) developed by
Independent Contractor (either individually or in collaboration with others) relating to the
Services or Deliverables (collectively, the “Work Product”) will be the sole and exclusive
property of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that Company’s rights to the
Work Product are exclusive to Company and include, for example, the right to use, adapt,
reproduce, distribute, broadcast, display and make derivative works of the Work Product in
any and all media and all formats now known or later developed. In addition, all files,
records, documents, drawings, specifications, equipment and similar items related to
Company’s business, whether prepared by Independent Contractor or otherwise coming into
Independent Contractor’s possession, will remain the exclusive property of Company.

5.2 Assignment of Rights. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Independent


Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns and transfers to Company all right, title and interest in
and to the Work Product. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the Company will have
the sole and exclusive worldwide right, title and interest in perpetuity to use and exploit all or
any part of the Work Product. Independent Contractor agrees they will not assert any moral
rights in the Work Product and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, hereby waives all
such moral rights. In addition, Independent Contractor agrees to execute any documents as
the Company may request evidence or otherwise protect Company’s ownership of the Work
Product.
5.3 Third Party Rights. Independent Contractor will not use any third party materials or
otherwise infringe any third party property right of any kind in the performance of the
Services. Independent Contractor will not disclose any third party confidential information to
Company at any time.

6. Term and Termination. Subject to the terms of this Section, this Agreement will
become effective when accepted by Independent Contractor and will remain in effect until
terminated by either Independent Contractor or Company for a period of twelve (12) months
unless terminated earlier by either Independent Contractor or Company as provided below
(the “Term”). Thereafter, this Agreement will automatically be extended for consecutive one
(1) year term, unless otherwise terminated as provided in this Agreement. The Parties may
terminate this Agreement at any time on written notice to Company; provided Independent
Contractor completes any Services that Independent Contractor has agreed to provide prior
to Independent Contractor’s termination of the Agreement and provided that the Company
will pay Independent Contractor for all Services properly performed as of the termination
date. After termination of this Agreement, Independent Contractor and Company will
continue to comply with the following Sections of this Agreement: Section 2 (Confidentiality),
Section 3 (Relationship), Section 4 (Legal Compliance), Section 5 (Proprietary Rights),
Section 8 (Company Contracting Party and Governing Law), Section 9 (General) and
Section 10 (Arbitration).

7. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity.

7.1 Neither party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential
damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the provision of
the Services or Deliverables, including lost profits, anticipated or lost revenue. In no event
shall Company be liable to Independent Contractor for any injury, claim, losses, damages,
liabilities, or costs (including, without limitation, legal fees) of any nature arising out of or
related to this Agreement, the Services or the Deliverables in excess of the amount which
Company paid for the fees payable to Independent Contractor for the Services and
Deliverables for the three (3) prior months preceding the first event or matter that gave rise
to the claim, loss, damage or cost.

7.2 Independent Contractor shall, at its own expense, defend, indemnify, Company and
hold harmless Company, its affiliates and successors, and each of their respective directors,
officers and employees (each a “Company Indemnitee”) harmless from and against any and
all damages, expenses, liabilities, costs, penalties, losses and claims of whatever nature
(including legal fees and expenses) arising from or attributable to the Independent
Contractor in connection with its performance of Services or any breach of this Agreement
by Independent Contractor, including any and all damages, expenses, liabilities, costs,
penalties, losses and claims any Company Indemnitee may suffer as a result of enforcing
the indemnification provisions set out in this section 7.2.

7.3 Independent Contractor shall (to the extent permitted by applicable law), at its own
expense, indemnify, defend and hold Company, its affiliates and their respective directors,
officers and employees harmless each Company Indemnitee from a determination by any
court, arbitrator, taxing authority, government entity, agency, ministry or adjudicating body
that the relationship between the Company and Independent Contractor, is not an
independent contractor relationship, including any and all damages, expenses, liabilities,
costs, penalties, losses and claims any Company Indemnitee may suffer as a result of
enforcing the indemnification provisions set out in this section 7.3.

8. 8. Company Contracting Party and Governing Law.

8.1 This Agreement will be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Delaware,
without reference to any conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the
laws of any other jurisdiction. Additionally, the provisions of Section 10 (Arbitration) below
will apply to Independent Contractor.

9. General. This Agreement and the Requirements embody the entire understanding
between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all other
negotiations or agreements between the parties. This Agreement cannot be modified except
in the form of a writing accepted by both parties. This Agreement has no third party
beneficiaries other than Company’s customers, who may enforce the terms of this
Agreement or any applicable Requirements directly. No failure of either party to exercise or
enforce any of its rights under this Agreement will act as a waiver of any of its
rights. Independent Contractor will not subcontract or assign any of Independent
Contractor’s rights or obligations under this Agreement or the Requirements without the prior
written consent of Company. This Agreement shall benefit and be binding upon the
Company’s successors, affiliates and assigns. Should any provision of this Agreement be
found unenforceable, such provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law
and the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

10. Arbitration (US-based Independent Contractors only).

10.1 Exclusive Use of Arbitration. Independent Contractor and Company mutually agree
to resolve any disputes exclusively through final and binding arbitration instead of filing a
lawsuit in court. This arbitration provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9
U.S.C. §§ 1-16) and will apply to any and all claims arising out of or relating to the Services,
the Requirements, this Agreement, the nature of the relationship between Independent
Contractor and Company (including any Company affiliates or customers) and all other
aspects of Independent Contractor’s relationship with Company whether arising under
federal, state or local statutory or common law. The arbitrator will have the exclusive
authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability,
enforceability, or formation of this arbitration provision, other than Sections 10.2 and
10.3 below relating to the Class Action Waiver or Representative Action
Waiver. Independent Contractor acknowledges this means such disputes will not be
resolved by a court or jury trial.
10.2 Class Action Waiver. Independent Contractor and Company mutually agree that
by agreeing to arbitrate any dispute, each waives its right to have any dispute or claim
brought, heard or arbitrated as a class action or collective action and that the
arbitrator will not have any authority to hear or arbitrate any class or collective action
(“Class Action Waiver”).

10.3 Representative Action Waiver. Independent Contractor and Company mutually


agree that by agreeing to arbitrate, each waives its right to have any dispute or claim
brought, heard or arbitrated as a representative action and that the arbitrator will not
have any authority to arbitrate a representative action ("Representative Action
Waiver").

10.4 Process.

(a) Notice. If either party wishes to initiate arbitration, the initiating party must
notify the other party in writing delivered by courier or other verifiable delivery method. The
notice must include (1) the name and address of the party seeking arbitration, (2) a
statement of the legal and factual basis of the claim, and (3) a description of the remedy
sought.

(b) Procedural Requirements. The arbitration will be governed by the terms of


this Section and, except as otherwise provided in this Section 10, by the Judicial Arbitration
and Mediation Services (“JAMs Rules”). The arbitration will be heard by one arbitrator
selected in accordance with the JAMs Rules. The arbitrator will apply the state or federal
substantive law, as applicable. The arbitrator may issue orders (including subpoenas to third
parties) allowing the parties to conduct discovery sufficient to allow each party to prepare
that party’s claims and defenses, taking into consideration that arbitration is designed to be a
speedy and efficient method for resolving disputes. The arbitrator may hear motions and will
apply the standards of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing such motions. Except
as provided in the Class Action Waiver and Representative Action Waiver, the arbitrator may
award only remedies that would otherwise be available in a court of law. The arbitrator’s
decision or award will be in writing with findings of fact and conclusions of law and will be
final and binding on the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may apply to a
court of competent jurisdiction for temporary or preliminary injunctive relief as needed to
protect such party’s rights.

11. Advice of Counsel. Independent Contractor has the right to consult with private
counsel of Independent Contractor’s choice with respect to any aspect of, or any claim that
may be subject to, this Agreement, including this arbitration provision.

12. Enforceability. In the event any portion of this arbitration provision is deemed
unenforceable, the remainder of this arbitration provision will remain in full force and effect.
13. Prevailing Language. The parties have expressly requested that this contract be
drafted in the English language. Les parties ont expressément requis que ce contrat soit
rédigée en anglais. If this Agreement is translated into a language other than English for any
purpose, the English version shall prevail in the event of any differences, questions or
disputes concerning the meaning, form, validity or interpretation of this Agreement.

☐ Yes, I have read and I accept and agree to the above Contributor Services Agreement.

Please confirm the items below to successfully submit your registration.

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documentation, training materials, or other project documents received from TELUS
International, nor I will disclose information about Telus International’s clients and their
names.

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our Privacy Policy.

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I'm personally responsible for declaring the amount of the compensation received for the
task according to the tax regulations of my country/region and that I’m legally entitled to
perform work.

- I understand and accept that TELUS International has the right to suspend or stop the
project at any point during my collaboration.

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