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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

(a) The convertible debenture loan from the CEO of the Company mentioned in Note 8 was repaid during the year ended September 30, 2023.
   
(b) The Company has an employment agreement with Mehran Ehsan, the former CEO of the Company, for an annual base salary of $250,000, with no specified term. Mr. Ehsan is also eligible on an annual basis for a cash bonus of up to 100% of annual salary, subject to the discretion of the board of directors. During the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred management salary of $250,000 and $220,834, respectively, for Mr. Ehsan, with no bonuses incurred in either year. Further, the terms of this employment agreement provide that if Mr. Ehsan’s employment with the Company is terminated without “cause” (as defined in the agreement) than Mr. Ehsan is entitled to a severance payment equal to three years of base salary and a bonus equal to 20% of his annual base salary. Mr. Ehsan resigned as President and CEO of the Company on April 29, 2024. On May 15, 2024, the Company amended the employment agreement to change his role to Vice President of Business Development. All other terms and conditions of the employment agreement remain the same. The Company considers this a related party transaction, as it relates to key management personnel and entities over which it has control or significant influence.
   
c) On May 1, 2022, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the CFO of the Company for an annual base salary of $50,000, with no specified term. The CFO is also eligible on an annual basis for a cash bonus of up to 100% of annual salary, subject to the discretion of the board of directors. The employment agreement may be terminated with a termination payment equal to two months of base salary. During the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred salaries of $50,004 and $20,835, respectively to the CFO of the Company, with no bonuses incurred in either year. The Company considers this a related party transaction, as it relates to key management personnel and entities over which it has control or significant influence.