4.1 All fees are as set out in the applicable Scope of Work or Client Service Agreement. Fees are denominated in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.2 Retainer invoices are issued on the 1st of each month and are due within 7 days of the invoice date. Project-based and supporting service invoices require a 50% deposit before work commences, with the remaining 50% due upon delivery.
4.3 Late payments are subject to a 1.5% monthly interest charge on outstanding balances. Runebolt reserves the right to pause all active services without liability until outstanding balances are settled in full.
4.4 Primary payment is accepted via Payoneer Business. Runebolt holds a Payoneer Business account with a US local bank routing number and account number, allowing US-based clients to pay via domestic ACH transfer at no additional fee to the client. All Payoneer platform fees are Runebolt’s responsibility.
4.5 Payments may alternatively be made via SWIFT international wire transfer directly to Runebolt’s Pakistan business bank account. In SWIFT transactions, the client is responsible for all intermediary and correspondent bank fees. The amount received by Runebolt must equal the full invoiced amount.
4.6 Runebolt is a Pakistan-registered foreign entity. Services are performed entirely outside the United States and are not subject to US federal income tax withholding. Runebolt will provide a completed IRS Form W-8BEN-E upon request. The issuance of a Form 1099 by the client is not applicable. Clients are solely responsible for their own applicable tax obligations.
4.7 Runebolt does not accept credit cards, cryptocurrency, or payment via third-party consumer apps. All payments must originate from a verified business bank account.
4.8 In the event of a disputed invoice, the client must notify Runebolt in writing within 7 days of the invoice date. Undisputed portions of any invoice remain due regardless of any dispute.