Monthly Technology Fee Schedule (Required)
This Schedule is required for any project where Consultant hosts, registers, licenses or manages technology on Client's behalf, such as website hosting, domains, CRM, email or SMS platforms, bots, databases or AI tools. It attaches to the client's Service Agreement and is governed by that Agreement and Exhibit A — Standard Terms.
1. What the Technology Fee Covers
The Technology Fee has two parts: a required base fee for hosting and domain, plus any platform add-ons the project uses. The total is billed as one monthly charge.
Base fee (required)
| Item | Included | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Website hosting, domain, SSL and backups | 1 site, 1 domain | $25 |
Platform add-ons
| Add-on | Provider | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Customer support inbox / live chat | Chatwoot | From $100 |
| Social DM and Instagram/Facebook automation | ManyChat | From $44 |
| Email sending (Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3, by emails per month) | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
| SMS sending | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
| CRM / automation platform | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
| Database and storage | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
| AI / API usage | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
| Business email inboxes | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
Add-on prices track the provider's current pricing and plan size. If a client outgrows an add-on's included amount, they move to the next tier, with notice under Section 4.
2. Billing
- Starts on project launch or the date the first service is set up, whichever comes first.
- Billed monthly in advance by auto-pay. No partial-month refunds.
- Annual items (such as domain renewals) may be billed once a year; prepaid annual items are non-refundable.
3. Usage Overages
Usage above the included amounts (API calls, SMS, email, storage) is billed at cost plus an administration fee on the next invoice. Consultant will notify Client when usage reaches 80% of the included amount.
4. Price Changes
If a provider raises its prices or Client's usage needs a higher plan, the fee adjusts with 30 days' written notice.
5. Mandatory While Services Are Live
The Technology Fee is required for as long as Consultant hosts or manages any technology for Client and cannot be waived. It covers technology costs and platform management only. Support, fixes and edits are covered by the optional Monthly Maintenance Plan or billed hourly.
6. Late Payment and Suspension
- 10 days late: Consultant sends written notice.
- 30 days late: Consultant may suspend hosted services until the account is current.
- Consultant is not liable for downtime, lost sales or lost data caused by suspension for non-payment. Restoring service carries a reinstatement fee.
7. Ownership and Transfer
- Domains are registered in Client's name where the registrar allows. Client owns its domains, content and data.
- Client may move hosted services to its own accounts with 30 days' written notice. The Technology Fee continues until migration is complete.
- Consultant releases domain transfer codes, data exports and credentials once the account is paid in full.
- Migration assistance is available for a flat or hourly fee.