Addendum B

Addendum B governs the management of Sub-Teams by our Main Freelancer contracts. They are responsible for a full legal and financial support for their Sub-Teams’, which includes compliance with data protection measures, clear accountability and platform-centric collaboration within a secured jurisdiction.

1. Scope & Purpose

The Main Freelancers assume full legal and financial responsibility for their Sub-Teams’ compliance with:

  • The primary contract with BERTRAMS |COORDINATING COMPLEXITY|.
  • Regional Addenda (A, B,C, D & E pending on their regional contracts).
  • Platform rules for Bertrams.app, Bertrams.academy and Bertrams-Coordinating-Complexity.com.

2. Key Definitions

  • Main Freelancer: Lead contractor responsible for supervising Sub-Team Members.
  • Sub-Team Member: Individual/entity engaged by the Main Freelancer to assist in project delivery.
  • Platform: Includes Bertrams.app (tools like Fluent Boards, SureTriggers) and Bertrams.academy (training modules).

3. Main Freelancer Responsibilities

3.1 Compliance Assurance

  • Ensure all Sub-Team Members sign a GDPR/CCPA-compliant Sub-Team Compliance Agreement (Annex 1) before accessing the Platform.
  • Verify qualifications, certifications, and legal eligibility to work for all Sub-Team Members.

3.2 Sub-Team Onboarding

Provide Sub-Team Members with:

  • Access to mandatory training on GDPR/CCPA compliance and anti-fraud protocols via Bertrams.academy.
  • Role-specific permissions on Bertrams.app (e.g., “Junior Developer” access).

3.3 Access Management

  • Use Fluent Boards for task assignment and progress tracking.
  • Revoke Platform access immediately for non-compliant Sub-Team Members.

3.4 Training & Oversight

  • Conduct quarterly compliance reviews using SureTriggers-generated audit reports.
  • Escalate unresolved issues to BERTRAMS within 48 hours.

4. Sub-Team Obligations

4.1 Contractual Compliance

Sub-Team Members must adhere to:

  • The primary contract terms and regional Addenda (A, B, or C).
  • GDPR/CCPA-compliant data processing agreements (Annex 2).
  • Platform usage rules (e.g., no unauthorized data exports).

4.2 Confidentiality & Security

  • Sign NDAs for client data accessed via Bertrams.app.
  • Use AES-256 encryption tools for sensitive file transfers.

4.3 Prohibited Actions

  • Sharing login credentials or using Platform tools for non-BERTRAMS projects is strictly forbidden.

5. Access & Permissions

5.1 Platform Access

Main Freelancers must request Sub-Team access via the “Team Management” plugin on Bertrams.app. Access levels include:

  • Restricted roles (e.g., “Analyst” vs. “Project Lead”).
  • Activity monitoring through Fluent Boards dashboards.

5.2 Revocation Rights

BERTRAMS reserves the right to suspend Sub-Team access if:

  • Non-compliance with Addendum terms occurs.
  • Security risks are identified (e.g., failed GDPR audits).

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Fee Structure

  • Main Freelancer retains 70% of total Sub-Team fees; BERTRAMS retains 30% for compliance oversight and administrative costs.
  • Payments to Sub-Team Members are managed directly by the Main Freelancer under agreed terms.

6.2 Invoicing & Disputes

  • All hours logged via Bertrams.app’s time-tracking plugins must be invoiced through BERTRAMS systems.
  • Disputes resolved through BERTRAMS mediation (€150/hour arbitration fee).

7. Liability & Dispute Resolution

7.1 Liability

Main Freelancers are fully liable for breaches by their Sub-Team (e.g., data leaks, contract violations). BERTRAMS is not responsible for payment disputes between Main Freelancers and their Sub-Team Members.

7.2 Dispute Escalation

Unresolved disputes are escalated to ICC arbitration under shared costs.

8. Integration with Regional Addenda

Addendum A (EU Markets):

Sub-Teams must comply with GDPR protocols and local VAT rules.

Addendum C (Industrial Services):

Sub-Team Members require safety certifications (e.g., ISO 45001).

9. Termination

BERTRAMS may terminate Sub-Team access in cases of:

  1. Repeated compliance failures or fraudulent activity.
  2. Immediate termination for security risks.
  3. Notice period: 7 days for non-critical breaches.

10. Post-Termination Obligations

Upon termination, Sub-Team Members must:

  1. Return all client data securely.
  2. Delete Platform credentials.
  3. Provide completion certificates for required training modules.

11. Confidentiality & Data Protection

All parties must adhere to Annex 2 (Data Processing Agreement), ensuring compliance with GDPR/CCPA standards.

Penalty: €10,000 per breach + legal fees.

12. Governing Law

EU Projects: Governed by German law under exclusive jurisdiction in Papenburg courts.

Non-EU Projects: Governed by ICC rules.

Annexes

  1. Sub-Team Compliance Agreement Template
  2. Data Processing Agreement (aligned with GDPR/CCPA)
  3. Platform Access Checklist

Signatures

By signing below, all parties agree to the terms outlined in this Addendum B:

Main Freelancer: _________________________
BERTRAMS Representative: _____________________
Date: __________