No initial retainer will be required. ATS reserves the right, however, to require a retainer in the event that any invoice is not paid in a timely manner. Client shall reimburse ATS for all direct expenses including travel expenses incurred as a part of the performance of the services rendered hereunder. ATS shall submit a statement to Client at least quarterly during each quarter in which ATS renders services hereunder. The total due ATS shall be subtracted from Client's credit balance, and so noted on the ATS statement.
Invoices are due upon receipt.
Client assumes full responsibility for payment of ATS invoices. In the absence of a separate written contract between ATS and any other party sharing costs, cost-sharing arrangements entered into by the Client, do not affect Client's responsibility for payment under this contract. The below-signed companies and individuals have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Contract and agree to its execution effective on the date of signature. Copyright 1999 Applied Technical Services, Inc.