1. Overview
Aevum Zenth Conglomerate maintains a unified financial framework across all 400 subsidiaries while allowing divisional flexibility to accommodate industry-specific standards. All fees, billing cycles, and payment terms outlined below are subject to the specific Master Service Agreement (MSA) executed by the client or partner entity.
Prices and terms may vary based on geographic region, contract volume, and service tier. Custom enterprise agreements are available for institutional clients exceeding $2M annual commitments.
2. Standard Fee Structure
Our pricing models are designed for scalability and transparency. Fees are categorized by engagement type and division tier.
| Engagement Type | Billing Model | Standard Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting & Advisory | Hourly / Fixed | $250 - $450 / hr | 5 hrs / month |
| SaaS & Platform Access | Subscription (Per Seat) | $49 - $299 / user | 10 seats | d>
| Infrastructure & Hosting | Pay-As-You-Go | Tiered Volume Pricing | $500 / month |
| Manufacturing & Production | Project / Unit-Based | Custom Quote | 1 Unit |
| Logistics & Freight | Mileage / Weight | Dynamic Routing Rates | 1 Shipment |
All rates exclude applicable local taxes, duties, or cross-border compliance fees unless explicitly stated as all-inclusive.
3. Payment Terms & Methods
3.1 Standard Terms
- Net 30: Standard for corporate, government, and institutional clients. Invoice due 30 days from issue date.
- Net 15: Applied to new accounts, high-risk regions, or promotional early-adopter programs.
- Upfront / Milestone: Required for custom engineering, aerospace contracts, and multi-phase R&D projects (typically 30% upfront, 40% mid-milestone, 30% on delivery).
3.2 Accepted Payment Methods
- Wire Transfer (SWIFT/SEPA)
- ACH / Direct Debit (US & EU)
- Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) – *2.4% processing fee applies*
- Digital Assets (BTC, USDC) – *Available for Tech & Fintech divisions only*
All invoices are issued in USD unless otherwise contracted. Foreign currency payments will be converted at the SWIFT mid-market rate on the day of settlement, with a 0.5% FX handling fee for amounts under $50,000.
4. Late Payment & Penalties
To maintain operational continuity and fair resource allocation, overdue accounts are subject to the following escalation policy:
| Days Overdue | Penalty / Action | Account Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 15 | 1.5% monthly interest on outstanding balance | Active (Automated reminders) |
| 16 - 30 | 3% flat fee + suspended access to non-critical services | Limited Access |
| 31 - 60 | Full account suspension + referral to internal collections | Suspended |
| 60+ | Legal escalation / Third-party debt recovery | Closed / Legal Review |
Penalty waivers may be granted upon written request for verified force majeure events or banking system failures.
5. Refund & Dispute Policy
Aevum Zenth is committed to service quality and financial fairness. Refunds and billing disputes are processed through our centralized Finance Operations hub.
- Service Credits: Granted for documented SLA breaches exceeding 4 hours/month or platform downtime >0.99% uptime guarantee.
- Early Termination: Refunds for prepaid annual contracts are prorated, subject to a 15% administrative cancellation fee.
- Dispute Window: Clients must file billing discrepancies within 10 business days of invoice date. Claims filed after 30 days will be closed without review.
Custom R&D, licensed IP transfers, hardware manufacturing, and one-time consulting engagements are non-refundable upon delivery or publication, unless fraud or material breach is proven.