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<br />GENERAL CONDITIONS <br /> <br />SECTION 1: PROJECT INFORMA TION <br /> <br />1.1 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />1.2 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />1.3 <br /> <br />Client will provide a representative to answer questions about the <br />project when required by NTI upon 24-hour notice, <br /> <br />1.4 <br /> <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. <br /> <br />SECTION 2: SAMPLES <br /> <br />2,1 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />SECTION 3: FEE PA YMENT <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <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, <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <br />SECTION 4: OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS <br /> <br />4.1 <br /> <br />All documents prepared by NTI as instruments of service will remain <br />the property of NT I. <br /> <br />4.2 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />4.3 <br /> <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. <br /> <br />NTI Dec 2001 <br /> <br />SECTION 5: DISPUTES <br /> <br />5,1 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />5,2 <br /> <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. <br /> <br />5,3 <br /> <br />Client and NTI herein mutually agree to not pursue litigation against <br />each other for consequential damages, <br /> <br />SECTION 6: STANDARD OF CARE <br /> <br />6.1 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />6.2 NTI will be responsible for its data, interpretation and <br />recommendations, but will not be responsible for interpretation by <br />others, <br /> <br />SECTION 7: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <br />SECTION 8: INSURANCE <br /> <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. <br /> <br />SECTION 9: TERMINATION <br /> <br />9,1 <br /> <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, <br /> <br />9,2 <br /> <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. <br /> <br />SECTION 10: ASSIGNS <br /> <br />10.1 Neither party may assign duties or interest in the agreement without <br />the written consent of the other party, <br />