Fee and Invoicing Terms a. The Fee has been calculated to take account of payroll tax and social insurance contributions that, as a non-employee, you are required to pay in full.
b. You shall provide a monthly invoice to us, itemizing the time spent and details involved in providing the Service.
c. The Fee will be subject to deductions by law in the event that you have not registered as a consultant with the relevant Government department.
d. The Fee will be subject to further deductions for the following reasons:
(i) if you have not delivered the Service or any part of the Service, in a prompt or satisfactory manner. In the event that the unsatisfactory performance continues for at least five (5) days, we may suspend a Service or reduce payment of the Fee or may seek performance from another supplier of similar service at your Expense, at no liability to us;
(ii) where we have suffered loss by your failure to follow instructions or exercise due diligence;
(iii) if you cause damage to Government property, the value of replacement or repair of the damaged property shall be deducted from the Fee;
(iv) if you leave or terminate this Agreement without giving the required notice, the value of the Fee for the notice period may be deducted;
(v) overpayments or advances of payment taken in excess of the Fee.
e. You will only be paid the Fee for the time that you provide a Service. For the avoidance of doubt, you will not be paid during any time that you do not provide services and you will not be paid for public holidays.
f. We shall pay the Fee and/or undisputed invoices thirty (30) days in arrears. We may dispute an invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt, however, we reserve the right to dispute payments, made on an invoice at any time if it suspects fraud or willful misconduct on your part (“Faults”). In the event that any Faults are discovered in relation to payments made to you, we reserve the right to recover such payments from you, at your cost (which shall include all legal and collection fees and expenses) or to set off any disputed amounts against unpaid invoices.
g. Your failure to timely submit a proper invoice in a timely manner may result in a delay in payment to you. You agree that we are not responsible, nor will we be liable to you or under law or equity for any interest or expenses that you may incur resulting from any delays in payment caused by your failure to comply with your obligations under this Agreement.
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