Notes on Epstein: Contract with the Devil
"The Apprentice will grant the above-mentioned Favors on a voluntary basis as gratitude for previous services the Beneficiary provided to the Apprentice."
Here’s something “fun” from the Epstein files: a pseudo “contract” drawn up by one of the young women in Epstein’s orbits. The woman’s name is redacted (she calls herself “The Apprentice”), but it appears from the files that she was from Russia and that she sought Epstein’s assistance in pursuing a law degree in the US. They seem to have made their initial contact through a French multinational law firm.
If it needs to be said, nota bene that this document was obviously created as an in-joke. It was not a legal document. But it might tell us something about the informal expectations that structured Epstein’s relationships with his various “Apprentices.”
For example:
It is hereby agreed that the Apprentice will provide the Beneficiary with the following favors (hereinafter the “Favors”):
Presenting beautiful women. The Apprentice will find beautiful women among her friends and acquaintances. Their appearance, age and ethnical origins are subject to oral discussion with the Beneficiary.
And:
The Apprentice will grant the above-mentioned Favors on a voluntary basis as gratitude for previous services the Beneficiary provided to the Apprentice.
However, the Beneficiary will assist the Apprentice in teaching her new things about adult life, emotional intelligence, interpersonal relations and sex if he wishes to do so.
The Beneficiary will try his best to take the Apprentice to the United Nations building in New York for an excursion and a live conference during which the Favors can be provided to the Beneficiary.
Read on for the full “contract” and Epstein’s response.
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN:
Mr. Jeffrey Edward Epstein
jeevacation@gmail.com
Hereafter referred to as the “Beneficiary”
ON THE ONE HAND
AND
Ms. [Name Redacted]
Hereafter referred to as the “Apprentice”
ON THE OTHER HAND
The Beneficiary and the Apprentice shall hereafter be collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”
IT HAS BEEN AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
The Beneficiary is willing to benefit from the Apprentice’s experience, skills and generosity in the framework of his amusements.
In this context, the Parties have agreed to conclude this agreement of favors (the “Agreement”) by which the Apprentice will provide, on an independent basis, fun, pleasure and assistance in relation to the various forms of amusement of the Beneficiary. The terms and conditions of these activities are specified in the present Agreement.
It is specified that the Apprentice’s obligations towards the Beneficiary pursuant to this Agreement are those of an independent contractor and that the Apprentice shall work independently. Thus, the relationship between the Apprentice and the Beneficiary shall not be requalified as an employment relationship or an agency relationship.
Clause 1. Definition of Favors
It is hereby agreed that the Apprentice will provide the Beneficiary with the following favors (hereinafter the “Favors”):
Presenting beautiful women. The Apprentice will find beautiful women among her friends and acquaintances. Their appearance, age and ethnical origins are subject to oral discussion with the Beneficiary.
Accompanying for swimming naked in places with no danger.
Stripping, which includes taking off clothes slowly.
Making full body massages.
Posing naked for the Beneficiary in case he wishes to draw or for other purposes previously discussed.
Playing sexual games which both the Beneficiary and the Apprentice enjoy. As it follows below, the Beneficiary’s obligations may include teaching the Apprentice to enjoy new sexual games to which she has never been exposed before.
The Beneficiary shall provide to the Apprentice the necessary means, environment, information, as well as good humor and playfulness for the performance of the Favors. The Apprentice shall perform the Favors in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and in the best interest of the Beneficiary.
Clause 2. Favors’ Compensation
The Apprentice will grant the above-mentioned Favors on a voluntary basis as gratitude for previous services the Beneficiary provided to the Apprentice.
However, the Beneficiary will assist the Apprentice in teaching her new things about adult life, emotional intelligence, interpersonal relations and sex if he wishes to do so.
The Beneficiary will try his best to take the Apprentice to the United Nations building in New York for an excursion and a live conference during which the Favors can be provided to the Beneficiary.
Clause 4. Term
The Agreement shall commence on [ ] 2011. Its duration is unlimited.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice sent by email or text message to the other Party if that other Party fails to cure any breach of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receiving such written notice.
The right for each Party to terminate the Agreement for breach is without prejudice to the right to claim damages for breach of Agreement.
Clause 5. Confidentiality
The Apprentice undertakes to keep strictly confidential and not to disclose any information that she acquires during the performance of the Favors to third parties at any time, either during or after the termination of this Agreement.
Clause 6. Insurance
The Apprentice undertakes to take out all necessary insurance policies covering any risk and damage that might arise from or in connection with the performance of her obligations.
Clause 7. Miscellaneous
The fact that either Party fails to invoke any provision of this Agreement or to claim breach of such provision shall not be interpreted to mean that that Party has renounced the benefit conferred on it by that provision.
If any provision of this Agreement is declared to be null and void or unenforceable for whatever reason, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties hereby agree to replace any such provision held to be null and void or unenforceable by a new and valid provision.
Any correspondence between the Parties in relation to this Agreement shall be sent to the email addresses indicated at the beginning of this Agreement.
Clause 8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by French law.
The Tribunal de première instance of Paris shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any dispute regarding the performance, the object or the termination of this Agreement.
SIGNATURES
Signed on [ ] 2011 in [ ] in two originals.
For the Beneficiary
Signed on [ ] 2011
In [ ]
Mr. Jeffrey Edward Epstein
For the Apprentice
Signed on [ ] 2011
In [ ]
Ms. [Name Redacted]
Epstein’s Response:
Epstein suggested the document was “not a bad first try.”
The original of this contract and the above correspondence are available in the DOJ database here.
This is just devastating. It sounds exactly like a more sinister version of promotional material for Playboy. Or a grotesque parody of it. It's the final death of All That.