<br />GENERAL CONDITIONS
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<br />SECTION 1: PROJECT INFORMA TION
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<br />1.1
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<br />Client will make available to NTI all known information regarding
<br />existing and proposed requirements which affects the work including
<br />but not limited to specifications, contracts, recommendations, plans
<br />and change orders,
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<br />1.2
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<br />Client will immediately transmit to NTI any new information, which
<br />becomes available to it or its subcontractors, so that recommended
<br />actions can be reviewed,
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<br />1.3
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<br />Client will provide a representative to answer questions about the
<br />project when required by NTI upon 24-hour notice,
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<br />1.4
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<br />NTI will not be liable for any incorrect advice, judgment, or decision
<br />based on any inaccurate information furnished by Client and Client
<br />will indemnify NTI against liability arising out of or contributed to by
<br />such information.
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<br />SECTION 2: SAMPLES
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<br />2,1
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<br />NTI will retain represenlative samples for 30 days after submission of
<br />NTI report, Upon request by Client, samples can be shipped, charges
<br />collect, to destination selected by Client; or NTI can store them for an
<br />agreed storage charge,
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<br />SECTION 3: FEE PA YMENT
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<br />3.1 NTI will submit invoices to client monthly, and a final invoice upon
<br />completion of services, Invoices will show charges based on current
<br />NTI Fee Schedule or other agreed upon basis. A detailed separation
<br />of charges and backup data will be at Clients request.
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<br />3.2 The Client will pay the balance stated on the invoices unless Client
<br />notifies NTI in writing of the particular item that is alleged to be
<br />incorrect within fifteen (15) days from the invoice date.
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<br />3.3 Payment is due upon receipt of invoice and is past due thirty (30)
<br />days from invoice date, On past due accounts, Client will pay a late
<br />charge of 1.5(%) per month, or the maximum allowed by law, In the
<br />event of litigation, resulting from Client's refusal to make payment,
<br />without just cause, then all warranties and representations, expressed
<br />or implied, by NTI shall be void,
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<br />3.4 In the event Client fails to pay NTI within sixty (60) days following
<br />invoice date, NTI may consider lack of payment a total breach of this
<br />agreement and all duties ofNTI under this agreement may be
<br />terminated at sole discretion of NT I.
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<br />3.5 In consideration for NTI agreeing to provide services to Client, the
<br />individual(s) authorizing work on Client's behalf, jointly, severally
<br />and unconditionally guarantee prompt payment of all amounts
<br />currently due or due in the future due from Client to NTI. This
<br />Guarantee is absolute and shall be a continuing one.
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<br />SECTION 4: OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
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<br />4.1
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<br />All documents prepared by NTI as instruments of service will remain
<br />the property of NT I.
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<br />4.2
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<br />Client agrees that all reports and other work furnished to the Client or
<br />his agents, which are not paid for, will be returned upon demand and
<br />will not be used by the Client for any purpose,
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<br />4.3
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<br />NTI will retain all pertinent records concerning services performed
<br />for a period of two (2) years afterthe report is sent; during that time
<br />the records will be made available to the Client during NTI's normal
<br />business hours.
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<br />NTI Dec 2001
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<br />SECTION 5: DISPUTES
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<br />5,1
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<br />IfNTI institutes suit against the Client to enforce any part of this
<br />agreement, then all litigation expenses or collection expenses,
<br />including attorney's fee will be paid to the prevailing party,
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<br />5,2
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<br />If the Client institutes a suit against NTI, which is dismissed, or a
<br />verdict rendered for NTI, Oient agrees to pay NTI for all cost of
<br />defense, including attorney's fees, expert witness fees and court costs.
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<br />5,3
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<br />Client and NTI herein mutually agree to not pursue litigation against
<br />each other for consequential damages,
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<br />SECTION 6: STANDARD OF CARE
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<br />6.1
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<br />NTI will perform consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily
<br />exercised by members of the geotechnical and materials testing
<br />profession currently practicing under similar conditions. No other
<br />warranty, expressed or implied, is made,
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<br />6.2 NTI will be responsible for its data, interpretation and
<br />recommendations, but will not be responsible for interpretation by
<br />others,
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<br />SECTION 7: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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<br />7,1 NTI's liability to the Client, all contractors and subcontractors on the
<br />project, for damages due to professional negligence, negligence or
<br />breach of any other obligation to Client or others, will be limited to an
<br />amount not to exceed $20,000 or the NTI fee, whichever is less.
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<br />7.2 Client will notify any contractor or subcontractor who performs work
<br />in connection with any work done by NTI of the limitation of liability
<br />for design defects, errors, omissions, or professional negligence, and
<br />to require as a condition precedent to their performing their work, a
<br />like indemnity and limitations of liability on their part as against NT!.
<br />In the event the Client fails to obtain a like limitation and indemnity,
<br />Client agrees to indemnify NTI for any Liability to any third party.
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<br />SECTION 8: INSURANCE
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<br />8.1 NTI will carry workers compensation insurance and public liability,
<br />property damage, and errors and omissions insurance policies, which
<br />NTI considers adequate. NTI will not be responsible for liability
<br />beyond the limits and conditions of the insurance. NTI will not be
<br />responsible for any loss or liability arising from negligence by client
<br />or by other consultants employed by client.
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<br />SECTION 9: TERMINATION
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<br />This agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven (7)
<br />days written notice if there is substantial failure by the other part to
<br />perform, Termination will not be effective if substantial failure is
<br />remedied before expiration of the seven days. Upon termination, NTI
<br />will be paid for services rendered plus reasonable termination
<br />expenses,
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<br />9,2
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<br />If the contract is terminated prior to completion of all reports
<br />contemplated by the agreement, or suspended for more than three
<br />months, NTI may complete analysis and records as are necessary to
<br />complete its files and may complete a report on the services
<br />performed. Termination or suspension expenses will include direct
<br />costs of completing analysis, records and report.
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<br />SECTION 10: ASSIGNS
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<br />10.1 Neither party may assign duties or interest in the agreement without
<br />the written consent of the other party,
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