Become a Mystery Shopping Supplier
Independent Contractor Agreement - Phase 1
You are an independent contractor and not an employee of AboutFace™.
This means AboutFace™:
- May request your services on a project-by-project basis or not at all.
- Will not withhold taxes from your compensation and will not pay any taxes on your behalf. If you make more than $599.00 in one year, AboutFace™ will provide you with a 1099 form.
- Will pay you only via PayPal. You must have an active PayPal account to shop for AboutFace™.
- Will not cover you under any type of workers compensation plan.
- Will not provide tools or equipment for completion of a shop.
This also means that you as a Mystery Shopping Supplier:
- Will complete projects from your own location or place of business (may be a home office).
- Are able to accept mystery shop projects based on your own schedule or hours of availability.
- Must provide a home phone number so AboutFace™ staff can contact you regarding your accepted shops.
- Are responsible for submitting an invoice as a shop attachment.
- Are able to determine the volume of shop projects you accept for completion.
- Are able to accept shop projects from other mystery shopping companies.
- Are a self-directed supplier and will not receive direct supervision regarding completing projects. Shop deliverables are assessed upon completion.
- Are not required to attend regular meetings or performance updates.
- Are not required to sign in and out according to hours of work.
