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3. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES Architects will submit invoices at the same time benchmark tasks are completed and submitted to the HRA according to the benchmark schedule in Exhibit A. However, the first benchmark payment will be made by the HRA when the invoice is presented following agreement signing. The HRA will issue the check within 30 working days of receipt of invoice. 4. PRODUCT Architects will provide the HRA with an iomega zip drive cartridge with the remodeling plan book fully designed in Quark printer ready. Architects will scan in all images. Assuming the product is published, the HRA will provide 25 copies of remodeling plan book free of charge. The HRA makes no representations as to timing. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Architects shall select the means, method, and manner of performing the services herein in consultation with the HRA. Nothing is intended or should be 1111 construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of copartners between the HRA and Architects or as constituting Architects as the agent, representative, or employee of the HRA for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. Architects is to be and shall remain an independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this Agreement. Architects represents that it has or will secure at its own expense all personnel required in performing services under this Agreement. Any and all personnel of Architects or other persons while engaged in the performance of any work or services required by this Agreement shall have no contractual relationship with the HRA, and shall not be considered employees of the HRA. Any and all claims that may or might arise under the Unemployment Compensation Act or the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said personnel, arising out of employment or alleged employment, including, without limitation, claims of • discrimination against Architects, its officers, agents, contractors, or employees shall in no way be the responsibility of the HRA. Architects shall defend, indemnify, and hold the HRA, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all such claims irrespective of any determination of any pertinent tribunal, agency, board, commission, or court. Such personnel or other persons shall neither require nor be entitled to any compensation, rights, or benefits of any kind whatsoever from the HRA, including, without limitation, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, Workers' compensation, • Unemployment Insurance, disability, severance pay, and PERA. 2