Client recognizes that prompt payment of consultant’s invoices is an essential aspect of the overall consideration consultant requires for providing services to client. Accordingly, client agrees to advise consultant in writing as to the preferred billing cycle, invoice format, person to whom invoices should be addressed, and such other pertinent details consultant should observe to help client expedite payment. Scope progress invoices will be forwarded monthly. Client agrees to pay all charges not in dispute within 30 days of receipt of consultant’s invoice and to notify Scope in writing of any disputed amount within 15 days from the date of invoice. Client recognizes that any charges not paid within 30 days will be charged a late payment equivalent to 1.5 percent of the balance due for each additional month or fraction thereof that undisputed charges remain unpaid. Client agrees that consultant has the right to suspend or terminate service if undisputed charges are not paid within 30 days of receipt of consultant’s invoice, and client agrees to waive any claim against consultant and to indemnify, defend, and hold consultant harmless from and against any claims arising from consultant’s suspension or termination due to client’s failure to provide timely payment. Any Charges held to be in dispute shall be called to consultant’s attention within ten days of receipt of consultant’s invoice. Client shall work together in good faith to resolve their differences. If client and consultant are unable to resolve their differences within 30 days, consultant shall have the right to suspend or terminate service.

Payment of fees for professional services is in no way contingent upon approval of plans or documentation.

Retainers forwarded with the authorized proposal will be credited toward the last invoice for the related project.