EX-10.1 3 0003.txt CONSULTING AGREEMENT - JON MARPLE John F. Huguet Chief Executive Officer e-Financialdepot.com Century City, CA October 17, 2000 Dear John, From our numerous discussions and a previously drafted term sheet the Company, e-Financialdepot.com (FDPO), desires to retain on a consulting basis the undersigned management consultant. The terms are as follows: Position: Management consultant Term: Two years Salary: $240,000 per year, - Retro commencing this date - accrued until financing in place. Bonus: Incentive bonuses to be included in contract as agreed upon Signing Bonus: 175,000 shares of S-8 stock, to be issued immediately upon signing this term sheet. Options: 2 million shares vested quarterly, pro-rata. Expenses: To be paid by the Company including contract expenses for this consulting agreement and car allowance. The parties below indicate their agreement to this letter by signing below. /s/ Jon Marple /s/ John Huguet Jon H. Marple Date Oct 17, 2000 John F. Huguet Date Oct 17, 2000 Individually Chief Executive Officer e-Financialdepot.com