Rates

Absent written agreement otherwise, the standard hourly rate shown above, rounded up to nearest hour, applies to any and all services provided by Tom. Payment due at each 'end of day'.

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Typical discount rate options other than hourly (or hourly fractions = $2/min), are found in the easy-to-use, nice round numbers, rate schedule below. Reservation fee required.

Prepaid discount, specific project scope or other contract pricing available upon request.

• Daily - $500
• Weekly - $2500
• Monthly - $10,000
• Quarterly - $30,000
• Yearly - $120,000

One may notice that these rates are equal to the average salary of several positions commensurate with my experience. Of course that's excluding the overhead costs on both sides of the equation.

The bulk rates listed above reflect the following average hours of work performed (*-equivalent to an employee at a job); said average may not include such things as research, analysis, planning, travel time, communications and other time spent on a client's project which may go unseen on certain projects and/or when hourly billable time accounting is not required. Total hours spent "on the job" for a client may vary from the averages listed, however excess time may incur additional hourly charges. Such additional costs are indicated via contract clause or otherwise handled on a case-by-case basis. [For example; Delivery Captain service or a 3D printing project may include 8-12 hours in a day and typically would not be subject to additional hourly fees. Whereas, providing certain on-site services exceeding ~8 hours in a day is more likely to result in hourly surcharges.

• Daily = 4-6 hours
• Weekly = ~24 hours
• Monthly = 80-100 hours
• Quarterly = ~250 hours
• Yearly = ~1080 hours

[* - This is a high average compared to the equivalent; reports indicate 60%, or more, of employee time is spent on non-productive tasks.]

Travel costs and Per Diem (or a reasonable estimate thereof) must be paid in advance.

Implied Contract

Engagment of any services provided constitutes agreement with the terms herein unless explicitly excepted by written contract. Other terms not specifically stated may exist according to implied contract and/or other applicable law.

Reservation Fee

Bulk rates (daily or greater) or scheduling hourly work for a specific day/time (4 hour minimum) require a 35% reservation fee in advance. The reservation fee is a non-refundable, non-transferable retainer.

Late Payments

Any payment due that remains unpaid past 48 hours from end of service may be subject to additional fees, including, but not limited to, 5% late fee, interest up to 18%, collection costs, maritime, mechanic's, or other lien costs and legal fees. An invoice which includes any courtesy discount(s) and remains unpaid in excess of 45 days will result in loss of discount(s) and be due for the original non-discounted amount, in addition to applicable late charges.

Equipment Loans

Any tools, electronics, or other equipment provided for client's use may be subject to a rental fee equal to 5% of the current retail cost of the item per day. Any item not returned after 15 days from end of service, unless otherwise subject to specific rental agreement, may be charged the greater of accrued daily rental fees or current full retail equivalent replacement value +20%.

Expenses

Any materials, parts, consumables, misc. fees, and/or other expenses not specifically noted otherwise will be invoiced at cost+20%.

Scope of Service

Client is generally responsible for providing a clear, concise scope. In the event client is unable (eg. lacking specialty or complete knowledge required to provide an accurate scope, etc.) or otherwise fails to provide specific scope requirements, the actual scope of service(s) provided may be a "best guess" based on Consultant's understanding of client's project goal(s).
Specific services, and the methods employed to provide said services, are done so at Consultant's discretion and Consultant reserves the right of refusal for any task.
Consultant not responsible for additional time or other costs incurred due to changes in scope, or as a result of using any particular methods specified by client in the performance of any services provided.
Service may include knowledge-based work, the product of which may be in any form including, but not limited to; oral, written, report, advice, research, training, demonstration, design, physical object/ construction/configuration/assembly, hardware/firmware/software design or other digital format. Consultant reserves all rights to Intellectual Property.

Cancellation / Refunds

Prepaid deposits in excess of the 35% fee, excluding applicable travel and/or other expenses, cancellation fees, etc. incurred, may be refunded in the event of cancellation prior to a scheduled start of service date. If cancellation occurs after start of service, the full standard hourly rate will be applied to all time spent, which may include, but not be limited to, preparation (preliminary research, analysis, planning, etc.), client account administration, communications with client and/or with others on behalf of client, travel to/from client site or otherwise unaccounted for travel, labor, onsite wait-time/delays, sourcing/purchasing materials/supplies/etc. Written contract terms may vary.