1. Parties to the Agreement

This Contract is entered into between the following parties:

Employer / Organisation	Francis Pwavwe Production (operating as AZ Learner)
CEO / Authorising Officer	Francis Pwavwe • pwavwef@gmail.com
Employee / Team Member	Patrick Awuku Amada
Designation	Chief Operations Manager
Project	AZ GPA Calculator — Flutter-based Predictive Academic Intelligence App
Contract Type	Project-Based Collaboration with Pathway to Permanent Employment
Contract Date	1st March, 2026

2. Background & Purpose

Francis Pwavwe Production, operating under the brand AZ Learner, is developing the AZ GPA Calculator — a Flutter-based, offline-first predictive academic intelligence mobile application designed to serve university students in Ghana and across Africa. The organisation hereby engages Patrick Awuku Amada as Chief Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across the project lifecycle.

3. Role and Responsibilities

As Chief Operations Manager, Patrick Awuku Amada shall:

1. Oversee all day-to-day operational activities of the AZ GPA Calculator project.
2. Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of project milestones from Planning through Launch phases.
3. Manage team resources including personnel allocation, scheduling, and performance tracking.
4. Establish, document, and maintain operational workflows, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
5. Coordinate directly with the CEO (Francis Pwavwe) on strategic decisions and progress reporting.
6. Oversee the Assistant Operations Manager (Griffiths Ampiaw) and provide mentorship.
7. Identify risks, bottlenecks, and operational challenges and propose timely solutions.
8. Manage vendor and partner relationships where applicable.
9. Ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
10. Attend all project meetings, reviews, and reporting sessions as required.
11. Represent the operations function in cross-functional discussions with development, design, and marketing teams.

4. Duration of Engagement

This engagement commences upon signing of this contract and covers the full lifecycle of the AZ GPA Calculator project across all phases: Research, Planning, Design, Development, Testing, Documentation, Launch, Marketing, and Review.

This contract shall be reviewed at the end of each major project phase, and may be extended, revised, or converted to a permanent employment agreement at the sole discretion of the CEO.

5. Time Commitment

Patrick Awuku Amada is expected to dedicate a minimum of 15 hours per week to the project during the Research and Planning phases, scaling to full-time commitment during Development, Testing, and Launch phases, or as agreed with the CEO. Flexibility arrangements shall be discussed and confirmed in writing.

6. Remuneration and Benefits

Upon Commencement of Operations:

1. Monthly Salary: A competitive monthly salary for the role of Chief Operations Manager, to be agreed in writing between Patrick Awuku Amada and the CEO prior to the commencement of operations. The salary shall be benchmarked against industry standards for a similar role in Ghana.
2. Equity / Profit Share: Patrick Awuku Amada shall be entitled to a negotiated equity stake or profit-sharing percentage in the AZ GPA Calculator revenue stream, to be formalised in a separate equity agreement upon commencement of operations.
3. Performance Bonuses: Quarterly performance bonuses based on achievement of agreed KPIs and project milestones, as determined by the CEO.
4. Benefits: Upon commencement of operations, benefits shall include mobile data allowance, transport allowance, and any other benefits as may be agreed upon in writing.
5. Pre-Operations Compensation: While no fixed monetary compensation is provided during the pre-operations phase, Patrick Awuku Amada shall receive formal recognition, a letter of reference, and priority consideration for senior roles upon business launch.

7. Confidentiality

Patrick Awuku Amada agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, business strategies, technical architectures, source code, financial data, user data, marketing plans, and any other information relating to the AZ GPA Calculator project and AZ Learner ecosystem.

This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this contract for a period of three (3) years after the last date of engagement.

8. Intellectual Property

All works, deliverables, materials, processes, and outputs created by Patrick Awuku Amada in the course of performing duties under this contract shall be the exclusive intellectual property of Francis Pwavwe Production / AZ Learner.

Patrick Awuku Amada hereby assigns all intellectual property rights, including copyrights and related rights, to the Employer and shall execute any further documents necessary to perfect such assignment.

9. Exclusivity and Conflict of Interest

Patrick Awuku Amada shall not, during the term of this contract, engage in or be associated with any competing business, project, or product that offers substantially similar academic intelligence or GPA calculation tools targeting the same user base, without the prior written consent of the CEO.

Patrick Awuku Amada shall promptly disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest to the CEO in writing.

10. Code of Conduct and Professional Standards

1. Maintain professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions with team members, partners, and stakeholders.
2. Represent AZ Learner and AZ GPA Calculator positively in all public and professional communications.
3. Adhere to all agreed project standards, processes, and documentation requirements.
4. Participate constructively in team meetings and provide honest and timely updates.
5. Refrain from disclosing, sharing, or using confidential project information for personal gain.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this contract with a minimum of 30 days written notice to the other party. Immediate termination without notice may occur in cases of gross misconduct, breach of confidentiality, wilful negligence, or actions prejudicial to the interests of Francis Pwavwe Production / AZ Learner.

Upon termination, Patrick Awuku Amada shall return all project assets, documents, access credentials, and devices in their possession and shall have no further claim to remuneration beyond amounts duly earned up to the date of termination.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this contract shall first be addressed through direct negotiation between the parties in good faith. If unresolved within 30 days, the matter may be referred to a mutually agreed mediator. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana.

13. General Provisions

1. Amendments: Any amendments to this contract must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
2. Entire Agreement: This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements.
3. Severability: If any provision of this contract is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
4. Waiver: Failure to exercise any right under this contract shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
5. Notices: All formal notices shall be delivered by email to the respective party's confirmed email address.

14. Acceptance

By signing below, both parties confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions set out in this contract.