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In practice, this means that the party providing the service or product will receive the agreed-upon amount, even if the work requires more or less effort than anticipated. For example, a contractor might be paid a set sum for completing a project, irrespective of the hours worked. This clause provides cost certainty for both parties and simplifies budgeting, while also allocating the risk of cost overruns to the service provider."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}