Independent Contractor Agreement

This Agreement is between:

1. Nature of Agreement

(a) The Company hereby engages Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts such engagement, as an independent contractor to provide certain services to the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. (b) Contractor agrees to provide the services set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement (collectively, the "Services"). Exhibit A is incorporated in this Agreement as though fully set forth herein. Additional Services shall be set forth in additional Exhibits and evidenced by the signatures of both Parties. (c) The Company does not and shall not control, direct or advise Contractor in the manner or means by which Contractor performs the Services, including the time and place Contractor performs the Services. (d) The Company shall provide Contractor with access to materials, information and systems to the extent necessary for the performance of the Services. Unless specified in Exhibit A, Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, the materials, equipment and other resources necessary to perform the Services. (e) All Services must be completed within the agreed time periods set forth in Exhibit A, and time is of the essence in Contractor's performance of Services under this Agreement.

2. Relationship of the Parties

Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and may undertake other professional engagements. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a relationship of employer and employee, agency, partnership, or joint venture. Neither Party has the authority to represent or bind the other. The Contractor shall not represent themselves as an employee of the Company and shall not be entitled to any statutory or voluntary benefits available to employees, including Provident Fund, Gratuity, ESI, or paid leave. The Company shall not be responsible for deducting or remitting any TDS, professional tax, or any statutory levies. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable tax and labour laws, including filing returns and making contributions, and shall indemnify the Company against any liability, claim, or penalty arising from the Contractor's non-compliance.

3. Term of Agreement

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for the duration set out in Exhibit A (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 4.

4. Termination

(a) Either Party may immediately terminate this Agreement if the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure said breach within seven (7) days of receipt of written notice. (b) Company may immediately terminate this Agreement if an event of default occurs pursuant to Section 5. (c) Upon early termination, Contractor shall receive a prorated payment of fees for Services actually rendered, to the Company's reasonable satisfaction, up to the termination date.

5. Default

Company shall notify Contractor in writing detailing potential conditions of non-acceptance of the Services and/or Deliverables, and the requirements for acceptance. Failure of Contractor to (i) correct the conditions specified by Company at Contractor's own expense, or (ii) come to an amicable solution with Company, within three (3) days of Company's written notice, shall constitute default.

6. Fees

(a) Contractor shall be paid for Services rendered in accordance with the remuneration schedule set forth in Exhibit A. (b) Contractor shall bear the cost of all expenses (including travel) related to the performance of Services, unless the specific expense has been pre-approved in advance and in writing by an authorised representative of the Company. Contractor shall comply with the Company's expense reimbursement policies for independent contractors from time to time in effect.

7. Invoicing and Payment

(a) Contractor shall submit a written invoice to the Company for Services rendered on a monthly basis or as otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Approved invoices shall be payable to the Contractor within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Company. Contractor acknowledges that the Company will not issue a Form 16A or deduct TDS unless expressly required by law, and Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of all applicable taxes, including GST, income tax, and professional tax. (b) Contractor shall submit a written invoice for pre-approved expenses, if any, within five (5) business days of the date the expense was incurred, itemised with original receipts attached. Approved expense invoices shall be payable within thirty (30) days of receipt. (c) All invoices shall be sent by email to: Barg Info Solutions Private Limited, Attention: Accounts Payable — payments@barginfosolutions.com.

8. Review, Reports and Records

Contractor shall, upon the Company's request, review the status of the Services being performed and furnish such reports and information as may be reasonably requested. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate books and records, in accordance with standard accounting and industry practices, regarding its provision of Services under this Agreement.

9. Proprietary Rights

(a) "Intellectual Property" includes trademarks, service marks and all goodwill associated therewith; patents and patent applications; copyrights in writings, designs, software, mask works or other works; databases and database rights; trade secrets, confidential information, inventions (whether or not patentable), discoveries, improvements, research and development, formulae, ideas, know-how, technology, business methods, processes and all other proprietary and intellectual property rights. (b) All plans, reports, drawings, inventions, processes, ideas, discoveries, programs, systems, methods, interfaces, code, protocols, databases, design specifications, creations, documentation, drawings, flowcharts, know-how, programming, processes, designs, and works of authorship conceived or developed by the Contractor in the course of providing the Services (collectively, the "Deliverables") shall be deemed "works made for hire" to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and shall be owned exclusively by the Company. If any Deliverable is deemed not a work made for hire, Contractor hereby assigns to the Company all right, title and interest in such Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property rights therein. Contractor shall execute all such further deeds, assignments and conveyances as may be required to perfect the Company's title. (c) The Company shall also own all right, title and interest in and to any copies, modifications, adaptations and derivatives of the Deliverables. (d) Nothing in this Agreement grants Contractor any rights to the Deliverables or any licence to use, copy, adapt or take other action in respect to the Deliverables.

10. Representations and Warranties

Contractor represents and warrants that: (a) it has the requisite power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement; (b) it is in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the jurisdiction where the Services are performed; (c) it shall perform its obligations in a professional, competent and timely manner, and has the expertise, knowledge, ability and resources necessary; (d) execution and performance will not conflict with, or breach, any agreement to which Contractor is a party; (e) the Services and Deliverables shall not infringe upon the Intellectual Property rights of any third party; and (f) it has and shall maintain adequate security measures to prevent loss, theft, destruction or breach of confidentiality of the Services or Deliverables.

11. Indemnification

Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and their employees, agents, members, officers and directors ("Indemnified Parties") against any and all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, liabilities, losses, fees, assessments, interest, charges, penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of, caused or contributed to, in whole or in part, from: (i) Contractor's performance under this Agreement, including any action or failure to act; (ii) any actual or alleged infringement of Intellectual Property Rights of any third party by the Services or Deliverables; (iii) any actual or alleged breach by Contractor of its representations and warranties; or (iv) any actual or alleged breach of Contractor's confidentiality obligations. This indemnity is in addition to any other rights or remedies available to the Company.

12. Confidentiality and Non-disclosure

Contractor may gain access to confidential and proprietary information about the Company and its affairs. All information and materials disclosed to Contractor by the Company, its affiliates, or its customers, or obtained in the performance of this Agreement, shall be considered sensitive, confidential and proprietary ("Confidential Information"). Contractor shall maintain Confidential Information in strictest confidence, shall not disclose it to any person or entity without the Company's prior written consent, and shall not use it other than as directed by the Company. Contractor shall notify the Company immediately, via email to legal@barginfosolutions.com, of any unauthorised disclosure and shall cooperate in discovering the source. Information shall not be deemed Confidential Information if it (i) is or becomes generally available to the public other than through Contractor's breach, or (ii) is communicated to Contractor by a third party having no confidentiality obligations. Where disclosure is required by law, Contractor shall (unless legally prohibited) give the Company at least fifteen (15) days' prior written notice, afford the Company a reasonable opportunity to obtain protective orders, and take all reasonable and lawful actions to obtain confidential treatment. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, or earlier upon the Company's request, all Confidential Information and copies thereof will be either immediately returned to the Company or destroyed by Contractor, with written certification of destruction upon request.

13. Information Security

Contractor represents, warrants and covenants that it will at all times abide by the Company's information security principles and guidelines. Contractor shall at all times: • Use industry-standard virus and malware protection on all computers and electronic systems used to perform the Services. • Implement controls to restrict access to Company data from all other data. • Maintain the operating system of any devices used at the latest security patch level. • Ensure remote access to Company data occurs only over secure, Company-approved connections. • Protect Company data with passwords meeting industry-standard complexity requirements. • Use only licensed software in the performance of the Services. • Refrain from duplicating, distributing, or disseminating any data received from, processed for, or sent to the Company, except as necessary to perform the Services. • Refrain from accessing or downloading Company data on any shared computer, public-venue computer, or unapproved portable device. • Strictly adhere to Company instructions regarding destruction or purging of electronic and physical data, and provide written certification of such destruction upon request. • Immediately inform the Company of any information security incident, or potential incident. Any breach of this Section, or of Sections 9, 12, or 14, may cause the Company irreparable harm entitling it to injunctive relief and specific performance in addition to any other available remedies.

14. Publicity

Contractor shall not publicise or disclose the terms or existence of this Agreement, the nature of the Services, or the identity of the Company's customers or affiliates, without the Company's express written consent. Contractor shall not use the Company's name, logo, or trademarks, or those of its customers, without such consent. The terms and existence of this Agreement, and the identity of the Company's customers, shall be considered Confidential Information under Section 12.

15. Assignment

Contractor may not assign or transfer any part of this Agreement, or any interest or claim hereunder, without the Company's prior written consent; any such assignment shall be null and void. The Company may freely assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.

16. Notices

All notices shall be given by email. Notices to the Company: Barg Info Solutions Private Limited, Attention: Legal / Founder's Office — legal@barginfosolutions.com. Notices to the Contractor: to the email address set forth in Exhibit A. Either Party may designate a different address by written notice.

17. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable Indian law, such provision shall be deemed severed or modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right or remedy shall operate as a waiver. All rights and remedies are cumulative and in addition to any rights available under applicable Indian law or in equity.

18. Waiver

No waiver of any provision, right, or breach under this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of the waiving Party. Such waiver shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or any subsequent or prior breach.

19. Dispute Resolution Procedures

The Parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement through good faith discussion. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days after written notice, either Party may pursue any process or remedy available by law. Nothing herein shall prevent either Party from resorting immediately to judicial process where injunctive or other equitable relief is necessary to prevent injury.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement and the legal relations among the Parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Andhra Pradesh, regardless of conflict-of-law principles. The Parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nellore with respect to any legal proceedings arising from a dispute as to the interpretation or breach of this Agreement.

21. Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be liable for any failure, default, or delay in performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent such failure, default, or delay is caused by war, fire, flood, earthquake, acts of God, governmental regulations, riots, civil disorder, strikes, labour difficulties, disruption of telecommunication systems, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of such Party. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party of such an event within two (2) business days of its occurrence. This section shall not prevent either Party from terminating this Agreement in accordance with its terms.

22. Modifications

No alteration or modification to this Agreement shall be binding or effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of the Company and Contractor.

23. Survival

The following sections shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement: Sections 1, 2, 8–14, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24.

24. No Additional Terms

Except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, neither Party will be bound by, and each Party specifically objects to, any term or provision that is different from or in addition to the provisions of this Agreement proffered by the other Party in any purchase order, receipt, acceptance, confirmation, correspondence or otherwise, unless each Party specifically agrees to such provision in writing.

25. Entire Agreement

This Agreement together with all Exhibits constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties when executed by a duly authorised representative of the Company and Contractor, and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written, relating to the subject matter herein. Headings are for reference only and shall not affect the meaning of any terms. In the event of a direct conflict between this Agreement and any Exhibit, the Exhibit shall take precedence with respect to the specific conflict.

Exhibit A — 1. Contact Information

Company Contact: as designated by Barg Info Solutions Private Limited from time to time (contact@barginfosolutions.com). Contractor Contact: Name, email and mobile as recorded by the Contractor on the talent.bargtechnologies.in platform at registration. Address: as recorded in the Contractor's profile.

Exhibit A — 2. Term and Termination

Services under this Exhibit A commence on the Effective Date recorded on the platform and continue until terminated in accordance with the Agreement (the "Term"). Termination of the Agreement will automatically terminate the Services set forth in this Exhibit A.

Exhibit A — 3. Description of the Services

The Contractor shall perform data annotation, content moderation, and linguistic review tasks to support AI and Machine Learning training projects for Signal Core AI Private Limited ("AI Signal Lab"), a client of the Company. Key responsibilities include: • Reviewing, labelling, and annotating data as per project guidelines. • Ensuring accuracy, quality, and contextual relevance of all deliverables. • Reviewing and refining AI-generated content for linguistic and cultural accuracy. • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to project timelines and standards. All Services shall be delivered remotely, in accordance with the instructions provided by the Company, and under the terms of this Agreement.

Exhibit A — 4. Deliverables

The Contractor shall deliver: • Accurately completed and reviewed work product as per project guidelines. • Quality-checked outputs meeting agreed accuracy and consistency standards. • Timely submission of assigned tasks and progress updates. • Feedback or suggestions to enhance quality and workflow, where relevant. All deliverables will adhere to agreed timelines, quality benchmarks, and project specifications.

Exhibit A — 5. Fee Schedule

Compensation shall be paid at the per-task / hourly / monthly rate set by the Company for the Contractor's assigned task type, as reflected in the Contractor's profile on the platform. The actual number of hours/tasks may vary depending on project requirements and availability of work. Contractor will be compensated only for hours/tasks worked and logged, subject to approval by the project supervisor. Work Assignment Protocol: • Contractor shall perform Services solely on the specific projects and tasks assigned by the Company, as communicated in writing (including by official company email). • Upon completion of the assigned project or task queue, Contractor shall pause work and await further written instructions from the Company before undertaking any additional work. • The Company shall have no obligation to pay for any work performed by Contractor without prior written instructions from the Company.

Exhibit A — 6. Materials Supplied by Company

• Source of Truth / project guidelines document, containing detailed guidelines, sample jobs, and best practices. • Training materials (deck/video) to support onboarding and varied learning styles. • A point of contact or Q&A channel to answer questions that arise during the project. • [Optional] A short knowledge check/assessment to evaluate readiness to begin work.

Exhibit A — 7. Payment

Payment to the Contractor will be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of a valid invoice, via bank transfer to the account recorded in the Contractor's profile.

Exhibit A — 8. Awareness & Workers' Rights Notice

Barg Info Solutions Private Limited is committed to maintaining transparency, respect, and the well-being of everyone who works with us. As part of your participation in this project, we clearly communicate the following: 1. Nature of Project Content: The tasks associated with this project are not expected to include graphic, explicit, or otherwise objectionable content. However, due to the nature of the work, the complete exclusion of such content cannot always be guaranteed. 2. Right to Skip Content: If you encounter any content that you consider graphic, sensitive, disturbing, or otherwise objectionable, you have the right to skip that individual task without penalty. Your decision to skip such content will not negatively affect your standing on the project. 3. Well-Being and Support: If you experience stress or discomfort related to the work, please reach out to your point of contact at the Company. By participating in this project, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the possibility (though not the expectation) of encountering sensitive material, and understand your right to decline or skip such tasks.