Consulting Services Agreement between Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. and Frank Ruffo
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. has engaged Frank Ruffo to provide financial consulting services on an as-needed basis starting January 1, 2023. The agreement outlines compensation of $25,000, paid in two installments, and reimbursement for pre-approved expenses. Any intellectual property created by the consultant during the engagement will belong to the company. The consultant is required to perform services professionally and may not use or disclose company intellectual property without permission. The agreement also includes provisions for indemnification and requires the consultant to avoid conflicts of interest.
Exhibit 10.19
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of January 1, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with an address of 640 Lee Road, Suite 200, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, the “Company”) and Frank Ruffo, an individual, with an address of (“Consultant”).
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to engage Consultant to provide services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth below; and
WHEREAS, Consultant wishes to provide such services to the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereby agree as follows:

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If to the Company: | If to Consultant: |
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Attn: Legal Department | Attn: Frank Ruffo |
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. | |
640 Lee Road, Suite 200 | |
Wayne, PA 19087 | |
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Email: ***@*** | |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consulting Services Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | CONSULTANT |
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By: /s/ Doug Manion | By: /s/ Frank Ruffo |
Name: Doug Manion | Name: Frank Ruffo |
Title: President and Chief Operating Officer | |
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