ClipCall Hairstylist Contractor Agreement
(Ontario-Compliant Version)
Last updated: December 2025
Party A: ClipCall Inc. (Toronto, Ontario)
Party B: Independent Hairstylist (hereinafter “Stylist”)
Both parties confirm: The Stylist is an independent contractor, not an employee, and is not entitled to ESA employee benefits, but is protected under the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act (DPWRA).
1. Basic Requirements
- At least 18 years old with valid Ontario hairstylist licence or equivalent
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Own tools, vehicle, and commercial general liability insurance
- Responsible for own income tax and HST filings
2. Service Standards (Mandatory)
- Arrive on time; late >15 min → auto $20 compensation to client
- Use disposable capes & fully sanitized tools; clean up hair on-site
- No off-platform private bookings (during cooperation + 6 months after)
- Report any incident within 24 hours
3. Earnings, Platform Fees, and Payouts
- 3.1 Confirmed Stylist Earnings Before accepting each service order, the Platform will clearly display to the Stylist the earnings amount payable to the Stylist for that specific order (the “Confirmed Stylist Earnings”). Provided that the service is completed in accordance with this Agreement and without violation, the Confirmed Stylist Earnings represent the final net amount payable to the Stylist for that order. The Platform shall not deduct any additional or undisclosed fees from the Confirmed Stylist Earnings.
- 3.2 Platform Pricing and Platform Service Fees As a technology and marketplace facilitator, the Platform reserves the right to determine and adjust the pricing structure presented to customers, based on market conditions, customer demand, operational considerations, and promotional strategies. From the total amount paid by the customer, the Platform may retain a platform service fee to cover payment processing, customer acquisition, technology infrastructure, customer support, safety mechanisms, dispute handling, and other operational costs. Any adjustment to customer pricing or platform service fees shall not affect the Confirmed Stylist Earnings already presented to and accepted by the Stylist.
- 3.3 Transparency Principle The Platform commits to full earnings transparency. The earnings amount shown to the Stylist at the time of order acceptance is the exact amount the Stylist will receive upon completion of that order, subject only to the terms of this Agreement.
- 3.4 Tips Any voluntary tips paid by customers shall belong 100% to the Stylist. The Platform does not retain or share in any portion of tips.
- 3.5 Payout Method and Schedule The Platform shall remit earned amounts to the Stylist on a weekly basis, typically every Monday for completed and undisputed orders. The Platform will provide itemized earnings statements accessible to the Stylist for record-keeping and tax reporting purposes.
- 3.6 Tax Responsibility The Stylist acknowledges and agrees that they are an independent contractor and are solely responsible for reporting and remitting all applicable income taxes, HST, and any other statutory obligations arising from their earnings. The Platform does not withhold or remit taxes on behalf of the Stylist.
4. Account Deactivation Rules (DPWRA compliant)
- Serious violations → immediate deactivation
- Other cases → 14-day written notice + 7-day appeal window
- Stylist may close account anytime; final payment within 7 days
5. Liability
The Stylist is fully responsible for service quality, burns, allergic reactions, or property damage.
The Platform is only responsible for order matching and assumes no liability for the Stylist’s personal actions.
6. Other Key Terms
- Platform may amend agreement with 14-day App notice; continued use = acceptance
- Governing law: Ontario, Canada Dispute resolution: Toronto arbitration
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