1.0      DUTY OF CARE

1.1      The Consultant shall exercise reasonable skill and care in conformity with the normal standards of our profession in performing the Services defined in the Client Agreement and discharging all our obligations.
 
2.0       FEES

2.1       The Client will pay the fee and expenses set out in the Client Agreement.
2.2.      Unless otherwise agreed, invoices will be submitted monthly or, if appropriate, a programme of instalments shall be drawn up.  Installments may not necessarily reflect the progress of our works and, in such cases, payment shall be made in accordance with Clause 9.0 thereunder if suspension or termination occurs.
2.3       Payments are due within 21 days of the date of the invoice and the Consultant reserves the right to cease work on the project if fees are not paid by the due date.
2.4       Interest is payable on all outstanding amounts at the rate of statutory interest applicable on the payment due date,
10% above the base rate. Interest is chargeable from the due date for payment accruing on a daily basis up to the date of receipt of cleared funds.
2.5       The Consultant reserves the right to cease work in the case of breach of contract or the non-payment of fees.
2.6       The Consultant reserves the right to charge the customer with
 
3.0       EXPENSES

3.1       Out of pocket expenses include the cost of hotel charges and travelling expenses , but exclude postage, telephone, internet and fax charges and various minor items, which are included in our fee.
3.2       Disbursements (or out sourced works) to be charged additionally include such items as:
3.2.1        Drawings and documents required by agents, funds or third parties with an interest in the development.
3.2.2        Colour prints and drawings. (A1 Prints and emailed pdf drawings issued at 30Rs. each).
3.2.3        Physical models.
3.2.4        Site surveys, structural investigations and load tests (unless otherwise agreed).
3.2.5        Fees for specialist professional advice not covered by the Client Agreement.
3.2.6        All costs relating to the engagement and payment of resident site staff.
3.2.7        Special reports and photographs for publicity or progress records.
3.2.8        Letting specification, drawings, brochures.
3.2.9        Planning and Building Control Submission fees.
3.2.10     Courier charges.
 
4.0       CHANGE CONTROL

4.1       Should there be a variation in the agreed scope of works the Consultant will identify and issue this in a Change Notification Form which will identify any fee or programme implications. All Change Notification Forms issued will need to be agreed by the Client before the Consultant progresses with any variations.
4.2       Charges – Lumpsum rates include direct staff costs as well as indirect overhead costs apportioned across all technical staff.
 
5.0       CLIENT’S INSTRUCTIONS

5.1       Although the Consultant is responsible for guiding the Client, the success of the project will depend to a large extent upon the Client’s instructions and approvals being given when required to suit the project timetable. The Client therefore will provide the Consultant with such information and make such decisions as are necessary for the proper performance of the agreed service.
5.2.      Additional charges may be made for extra work arising from changes or delays in Client instructions in accordance with clause 5.1.
 
6.0       COPYRIGHT

6.1       Intellectual property rights including copyright in the original work produced in the performance of the Service shall remain the property of the Consultant and the Consultant generally asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of such work. However, the Client shall be entitled to use such documents and drawings under a non-exclusive license and subject to payment having been received by the Consultant of a license fee.
6.2       The Consultant shall not be liable for the consequences of any use of information or designs prepared by them except for the purposes for which they were provided.
6.3       Photography – The Consultant shall obtain the consent of the Client, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, before publication of any other information relating to the Project, unless reasonably necessary for the performance of the Services.
 
7.0       CLIENT FEEDBACK/POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION

7.1       As a practice, we continuously strive to improve upon our service and approach and as such may request Client feedback at key project stages including post occupancy evaluations on completion with the Client’s consent.
 
8.0       ASSIGNMENT

8.1       Neither the Client or the Consultant shall at any time assign the benefit of this agreement or any rights arising under it without the prior written consent of the other, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
 
9.0       SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION 
 
9.1       In the event of our appointment being suspended the Consultant shall be entitled to fees for all work executed at that time.
9.2       During such a period of suspension the Consultant shall be reimbursed for all expenses, and disbursements necessarily incurred under this appointment.
9.3       On the resumption of a suspended service within six months previous payments will be regarded solely as payments on account towards the total fee. The Consultant shall be entitled to treat as terminated any Appointment under which the service remains suspended for six months or more, and the provisions of 9.4 below shall then apply.
9.4       Should the Consultant’s appointment with you be terminated at any stage of the project because you decide to:
9.4.1        Relinquish your interest in the site or project to others
9.4.2        Proceed with the development without ourselves acting as your consultant designers
9.4.3        Abandon the development for any reason
9.4.4        Terminate the appointment for any reason
 
Then the fee due to the Consultant at the time of termination shall be calculated, either;
9.4.5        As a pro rata proportion of an agreed fixed fee
9.4.6        On a time charge basis at the agreed work based rates or, 
9.4.7        In the event of no rates having been agreed, at the Consultant’s rates current at that time, such sum shall be recoverable as a debt. 
9.5          The Consultant's appointment with you may be terminated at any stage of the project by the Consultant for any reason.
9.6          Use of the Consultants documents and drawings in the event of termination shall be subject to Clause 6.0 above.
 
10.0    RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES

10.1    Nothing in this appointment shall confer or is intended to confer any right to enforce any of its terms on any person
who is not a party to it other than lawful assignees.
 
11.0    DATA PRIVACY NOTICE 

11.1    The process of personal data is governed. It regulates how organizations store and use individuals' personal data. the process of personal data is governed. It regulates how organizations store and use individuals' personal data.
11.2    PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE is the data controller. This means PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE decides how your personal data is processed and for what purposes within our organization.
11.3    PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE complies with its obligations by keeping personal data up to date; by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.
11.4    PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE use your personal data for the following purposes:
11.4.1 To enable us to contact you for the benefit of your project and to deliver the services that you have requested.
11.4.2 To administer client, contractor, and supplier records.
11.4.3 To maintain our own accounts and records.
11.4.4 To share your contact details with various governmental bodies, contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors etc. as necessary to progress your project.
11.4.5 To contact you via surveys to allow PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE to monitor and measure the quality of our service.
11.4.6 To inform you of news, events or activities.
11.5    Your personal data will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be shared with:
11.5.1 Planning Authority
11.5.2 Building Control
11.5.3 Other relevant states bodies pertinent to your application
11.5.4 We will only share your data with third parties with your consent
11.6    We will keep your personal data for no longer than is necessary for a period of 10 years since the last correspondence with you in order to comply with our statutory insurance legislation.

12.0    YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PERSONAL DATA

12.1    Unless subject to an exemption, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
12.1.1 The right to request a copy of your personal data which PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE holds about you.
12.1.2 The right to request that PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE corrects any personal data if it is found to be inaccurate or out of date.
12.1.3 The right to request your personal data is erased where it is no longer necessary.
12.1.4 The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commissioner’s Office.
 
14.0    YOUR PERSONAL DATA CONSENT

14.1    By signing or confirming your acceptance of this agreement you are confirming you have read this Data Protection Notice and that you are consenting to PROTRUDE ARCHITECTURE holding and processing your personal data.

15.0    CLIENT ACCEPTANCE

15.1    Client confirmation of acceptance of this fee agreement is necessary for the Consultant to commence work.
Confirmation may be by way of an email.