The hourly rates shall be deemed to include establishment charges and charges for time expended by clerical staff;

The words "advise", "appoint', "approve", "authorise", "certify", "consent', "decide", "delegate", "designate", "instruct', "issue", "notify", "object, "reply", "request', and "specify" shall indicate an act required to be carried out in writing;

All monetary amounts exclude VAT which shall be added to any amounts which become due and payable, provided the service provider is registered for VAT;

Notice in terms of service agreements shall be deemed to have been duly received when delivered by hand on the day of the delivery; sent by registered post 7 (seven) days after posting; and sent by e-mail on delivery/read receipt confirmation or 3 (three) days after transmission.