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This Purchase Order authorizes the engagement of a qualified Physicist to provide specialized scientific consulting, research oversight, and technical advisory services to the Galveston Bay Energy Research Consortium. The Physicist shall perform all duties within the metropolitan area of Houston, United States, with primary work conducted at the Consortium's laboratory facility located at 4820 Research Parkway, Houston, Texas. The Physicist is expected to bring expertise in particle physics, quantum field theory, and applied energy systems to support the Consortium's ongoing fusion energy research program.

• Payment shall be made in monthly installments of $27,750.00 USD, due on the 15th of each month, commencing August 15, 2025.
• All payments shall be issued via ACH transfer to the bank account designated on the W-9 form on file with the Consortium's Accounts Payable department in Houston, United States.
• Invoices must reference this Purchase Order number (PO-2025-HOU-04782) and include a detailed time-and-materials breakdown for the billing period.
• A late payment penalty of 1.5% per month shall apply to any undisputed balance exceeding thirty (30) days past due.
• All amounts are stated in United States Dollars (USD) and are subject to applicable Texas state and federal tax withholdings as required by law.

• Scope of Work: The Physicist shall perform all services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) attached as Exhibit A to this Purchase Order. Any material deviation from the SOW requires written amendment signed by both parties.
• Location Requirement: All on-site work, laboratory access, and in-person meetings shall take place within the Houston, United States metropolitan area. Remote work is permitted for up to two (2) days per week at the Physicist's discretion, provided all data remains on Consortium-secured servers.
• Intellectual Property: All research findings, data sets, inventions, and publications generated under this Purchase Order shall be the sole property of the Galveston Bay Energy Research Consortium. The Physicist assigns all rights, title, and interest therein upon creation.
• Confidentiality: The Physicist agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, experimental parameters, and unpublished results encountered during the engagement in Houston, United States. This obligation survives termination for a period of five (5) years.
• Insurance: The Physicist shall maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and general liability insurance of $1,000,000. Certificates of insurance shall be provided prior to the start date.
• Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of termination for convenience, the Consortium shall pay for all services rendered through the effective date of termination.
• Governing Law: This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Harris County, Houston, Texas.
• Compliance: The Physicist warrants that all services shall comply with applicable United States federal regulations, including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Atomic Energy Act, as the work involves controlled nuclear and particle physics research.

By signing below, the undersigned parties acknowledge and agree to all terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in this Purchase Order for the engagement of the Physicist in Houston, United States.