UPLIFT Foundation – Right to Represent

UPLIFT Foundation Right to Represent Agreement

This Right to Represent Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between UPLIFT Foundation (“Foundation”) and (“Candidate”).

1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms under which the Candidate agrees to be represented by the Foundation in seeking employment opportunities with the Foundation’s partner organizations. The Candidate acknowledges and agrees that they will not negotiate employment terms directly with any partner organization but will be considered for employment only as part of a team.

2. Representation
The Foundation will represent the Candidate in seeking employment opportunities with partner organizations. The Candidate agrees to the following:

The Candidate will only engage in employment negotiations and discussions with any partner organization through the Foundation.
The Candidate will not accept any employment offers from partner organizations unless the offer is made to the entire team represented by the Foundation.

3. Team Employment
The Candidate acknowledges that the Foundation’s program focuses on employing teams of young Black and Latinx adult software engineers. Therefore, the Candidate agrees to the following:

The Candidate will only accept employment as part of a team and not as an individual.
The Candidate understands that individual employment offers from partner organizations are not in line with the Foundation’s mission and will be declined.

4. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year following the termination of this Agreement, the Candidate agrees not to:

Solicit or attempt to solicit any employment opportunities directly with the Foundation’s partner organizations.
Engage in any discussions or negotiations regarding employment with the Foundation’s partner organizations without the Foundation’s involvement.

5. Confidentiality
The Candidate agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared by the Foundation or its partner organizations. This includes, but is not limited to, business strategies, employment terms, and any other sensitive information.

6. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall commence on the date first above written and shall continue until terminated by either party with 60 days’ written notice. The Candidate agrees that any termination of this Agreement does not nullify the terms outlined in the Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation clause for the specified period.

7. Miscellaneous
Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
Amendments: This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written agreement signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first below written.