Milestone Payment Terms
In consideration for the credit extended as a result of an approved application, I (we) hereby agree to pay Milestone Environmental Services, LLC ("Milestone") NO LATER THAN 30 Days from date an Applicant receives the invoice, unless previously agreed by Milestone in writing. ALL AMOUNTS BEYOND 30 DAYS FROM INVOICE DATE WILL BE CONSIDERED PAST DUE AND SUBJECT TO A FINANCE CHARGE OF 1.5% PER MONTH. Applicant agrees to pay all reasonable costs incurred by Milestone in the collection of any delinquent account including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, collection agency fees and court costs. Applicant agrees that in the event any claim arising out of this agreement must be brought in a court of law, that venue for any such claim shall be proper if brought in Harris County, Texas.
Approved Credit Limit: Applicant agrees that the sum of all unpaid invoices will not exceed the Approved Credit Limit. In the event the sum of all unpaid invoices exceeds the Approved Credit Limit, upon request from Milestone, Applicant agrees to immediately make any and all necessary payments to reduce the amount of unpaid invoices below the Approved Credit Limit, regardless of invoice date. Account approval may require a Credit Card Charge Authorization Form and/or Personal Guarantee.
Agreed Billing Procedures: To provide the most cost-effective and efficient service quality to its customers, Applicant and Milestone agree on billing and invoicing procedures. All Services, defined as those listed on Milestone's Standard Price Sheet then in effect, will be billed directly to, and payable by, the Applicant. Milestone is not able to bill subcontractors (i.e.: transporters) hired by the Applicant for any Services, and cannot offer third-party billing or "reinvoicing" of third-parties for Services previously billed to the Applicant. Milestone will provide a separate invoice generated for each of the Applicant's leases or as otherwise agreed between Milestone and the Applicant. All field tickets and manifests, if applicable, will be attached to the invoice and will be [emailed, mailed or provided in-person] to the Applicant's accounts payable department for payment or submitted via portal such as Openlnvoice. Electronic payments (credit card, ACH, wire) are preferred and may be required as a condition to Approve Credit Limit. Milestone will provide required set up forms depending upon applicable payment method.
Manifest Policy: if Applicant is a waste Generator, Applicant agrees to the Manifest Policy further described in the Manifest Addendum of the Credit Application.
Electronic Invoice Approvals: To enable Milestone to provide cost competitive disposal services, Applicant agrees to receive all invoices electronically via email and return approvals, or communicate errors, to Milestone in a timely manner. Applicant agrees to provide Milestone email addresses for all authorized approvers.
Changes: Applicant agrees to notify Milestone in writing of any material changes in ownership, DBA/Trade name, and business location as soon as practical; in any event not later than 10 days prior to the actual changes. If Milestone shall sustain a loss as a result of Applicants failure to comply with its obligation in this agreement regarding the previous sentences, the applicant shall be financially responsible for such loss to Milestone in addition to any other sums due by reason of this agreement.
Applicant certifies that all statements and information contained in this application and agreement are true, complete and correct and are representations made to be relied upon by Milestone to decide to extend credit. By signing below, Applicant authorizes Milestone to investigate the references listed on the additional page of this application pertaining to my (our) credit and financial responsibility and to make credit inquiries it may require concerning this application. By signing this application, the representative of Applicant warrants to Milestone that the signer below has the necessary authority to make this application on behalf of the Applicant.
FOR APPLICANTS THAT ARE TRANSPORTERS: BY SIGNING THE APPLICATION, THE APPPLICANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT MILESTONE IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE "PAY WHEN PAID" FINANCING BEYOND THE PAYMENT TERMS OUTLINED HEREIN. YOU AGREE TO PAY ALL INVOICES NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE INVOICE IS RECEIVED OR OTHER PAYMENT TERMS AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR CREDIT APPROVAL.We accept American Express, Master Card and Visa.
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Applications can be submitted to Rachel Mills via email: rachelmills@milestone-es.com, via fax to 832.739.6699 or via mail to Milestone Environmental Services, 15721 Park Row Blvd., Suite 150, Houston TX 77084.