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1. Payment shall be made in Brazilian Reais (BRL) via bank transfer (TED/PIX) to the account designated by the Architect firm. All payments are subject to the receipt and approval of the corresponding deliverable by the Client's project management team.

2. Payment schedule: 20% upon signing of this Purchase Order; 25% upon approval of the Conceptual Design (Item 01); 25% upon approval of Construction Documentation (Item 03); 15% upon municipal permit approval (Item 04); 15% distributed monthly during the construction supervision phase (Item 05).

3. Invoices must be issued with full tax documentation (Nota Fiscal) in compliance with Brazilian federal, state (Rio de Janeiro), and municipal tax regulations. Applicable taxes include ISS (Imposto Sobre Serviços) at the rate of 5% for services rendered in Rio de Janeiro, and any applicable PIS/COFINS deductions.

4. Late payments beyond 30 days from the invoice due date shall accrue interest at the rate of 1% per month, in accordance with Brazilian commercial law (Código Civil, Art. 406).

1. Professional Registration: The Architect firm shall maintain valid registration with the Conselho de Arquitetura e Urbanismo do Rio de Janeiro (CAU/RJ) throughout the duration of this Purchase Order. The lead Architect responsible for this project shall hold a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in residential developments in the State of Rio de Janeiro.

2. Intellectual Property: All architectural drawings, designs, models, and documentation produced under this Purchase Order shall become the exclusive property of Construtora Horizonte Azul Ltda. upon full payment. The Architect firm retains the right to display the project in professional portfolios with prior written consent from the Client.

3. Regulatory Compliance: All architectural work shall comply with the building regulations of the City of Rio de Janeiro, the State of Rio de Janeiro, and applicable federal Brazilian standards (ABNT). The Architect is responsible for ensuring that all designs meet the requirements of the local fire department (Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) and environmental licensing (INEA – Instituto Estadual do Ambiente).

4. Confidentiality: Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all project details, financial terms, and proprietary information exchanged in connection with this Purchase Order. This obligation shall survive the termination of the agreement for a period of five (5) years.

5. Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with 60 days' written notice. In the event of termination, the Client shall pay for all services rendered and deliverables approved up to the date of termination. The Architect shall deliver all work-in-progress documentation to the Client.

6. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising from this Purchase Order shall be resolved through amicable negotiation. Failing resolution within 30 days, the matter shall be submitted to arbitration under the rules of the Câmara de Arbitragem do Centro Brasileiro de Arbitragem (CBAr), with the seat of arbitration in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. The governing law shall be the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

7. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters affecting the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area, government-mandated shutdowns, or pandemics, provided that the affected party notifies the other within 72 hours.