1. Independent contractor status
You perform delivery services as an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement creates an employment relationship. You control your own schedule, routes, and equipment.
2. Fair-pay formula
You are paid Base + Mileage + Time + 100% of consumer tips for every delivery you complete. Base and per-mile rates are published in the Driver Dashboard and may be updated with notice.
3. Payouts
Payouts are processed weekly via Stripe Connect Express. You are responsible for connecting a valid bank account and completing Stripe onboarding.
4. Vehicle & insurance
You must maintain a valid driver's license, safe vehicle, and any insurance coverage required by Illinois law for commercial or delivery driving.
5. Conduct
You will comply with traffic laws, deliver promptly, treat consumers and merchants respectfully, and follow food-safety handoff protocol. Repeated complaints or safety violations may end your driver status.
6. Taxes
You are responsible for your own taxes. Locally Starved will provide a 1099 when required by IRS rules.
7. Deactivation
Either party may end this agreement at any time. Serious safety issues result in immediate deactivation.
8. Governing law
Illinois law governs. Venue: LaSalle County.