Independent Contractor Status - Affiliates are independent contractors and are not purchasers of a franchise or business opportunity. The agreement between Saving a Child and its Affiliates does not create an employer/employee relationship, agency, partnership, or joint venture between the Company and the Affiliate. All Affiliates are responsible for paying their own income and employment taxes. Affiliates will not be treated as employees for any purpose including, but not limited to, workers compensation, superannuation, or insurance. Each Affiliate is encouraged to establish his/her own goals, hours, and methods of sale, so long as he/she complies with applicable laws and the terms and conditions of the Affiliate User Agreement.