FAQ – General Information
- 1What is NCLS Data Solutions?
NCLS Data Solutions is a company specialized in Information Technology consultancy. NCLS Data Solutions provides services in all areas of expertise in the digital world.
- 2When was NCLS Data Solutions created?
NCLS Data Solutions was founded in 2016, under the laws and regulations of the Panama Public Registry.
- 3Where was NCLS Data Solutions created?
NCLS Data Solutions was founded in Panama City, Panama.
- 4Where does NCLS Data Solutions operate?
NCLS Data Solutions provides services for end customers located in North America, Europe and Asia.
- 5What are the NCLS Data Solutions core expertise domains?
NCLS Data Solutions provides consultancy services in the expertise domains as listed below:
- Business Intelligence
- Data Science
- Web
- ERP
- CRM
- Mobile Applications
- Training
- Recruitement
FAQ – Contractual Conditions
- 1What are the types of contracts accepted by NCLS Data Solutions?
The company NCLS Data Solutions only accepts to sign two types of contracts as listed below:
- Service Support-Based Contract (daily/hourly rates)
- Project Commission-Based Contract (one payment)
- Recruitment
- Training
- Full Project
- 2Regarding the Support-Based Services Contract, does NCLS Data Solutions agree to sign a contract of any duration with its end customers?
No. NCLS Data Solutions accepts to only sign service support-based contracts for a minimum period of six (6) months (= one hundred and twenty (120) days) of services that must be provided in the first eight (8) months.
- 3A client requires to establish and sign a Support-Based Services Contract respecting a period of eight (8) months or one hundred sixty (160) days of services? Does NCLS Data Solutions accept to sign the contract?
No. NCLS Data Solutions accepts to only sign a Support-Based Services Contract with the corresponding durations as described below:
Duration From the start date of the contract, the services must be provided in the next… Months Days 6 120 8 Months 12 240 14 Months 18 360 22 Months 24 480 28 Months Any other Support-Based Services Contract with another duration is refused by NCLS Data Solutions.
- 4Does another duration can be negotiable?
No. Other duration can’t be negotiable.
- 5Can the client close the Support-Based Services Contract before the end date mentioned in the contract?
Yes. The client can close the contract. In that case, two situations can appear:
- The client closes the contract before the end contractual date. The final duration of the provided services is less than the duration of services (written as initial in the contract). In that case, the Client is subjected to pay penalties fees (see the next section of the document for the penalties fees descriptions).
- The client closes the contract before the end contractual date. The final duration of the provided services is equal or superior to the duration of services (written as initial in the contract). In that case, the Client does not pay penalties fees.
- 6What is the notice period that must be mentioned in the Support-Based Services Contract?
The notice period that must be mentioned in the Support-Based Services Contract (any duration, from 6 to 24 months) is:
- From 00 to 03 months of service provided: 15 calendar days of notice period.
- From 03 to 06 months of service provided: 30 calendar days of notice period.
- From 06 to 12 months of service provided: 45 calendar days of notice period.
- From 12 to 24 months of service provided: 60 calendar days of notice period.
- 7Can the Support-Based Services Contract notice period be changed?
Yes. The change of duration of the notice period can be changed. It must be approved by both parties (The Client and The Provider) through an agreement document. This document must be dated, stamped, signed and must mention the new duration of the notice period.
- 8Regarding to the Service Support-Based Contract, what areas of expertise should be highlighted in the description of the services?
The areas of expertise that must be highlighted in the support services contract are: Business Intelligence, Data Science, Project Management, Web, Training.
- 9What is the location that should be mentioned in the Service Support-Based Contract?
As an international IT consulting company, NCLS Data Solutions accepts to sign the Service Support-Based Contract Contract with any type of customer based in most of the countries of the world.
- 10Does NCLS Data Solutions accepts to sign a Service Support-Based Contract with a non-disclosure clause included in the contract?
Yes.
- 11Does NCLS Data Solutions accepts to sign a Service Support-Based Contract with a non-competition clause mentioned in the contract?
Yes. The non-competition clause must be restricted to the country of location of the client.
- 12Does the Service Support-Based Contract must mention an obligation of result related to the delivery of a final solution?
No. Unlike the Service Project-Based Contract which corresponds to a contract of engagement, the Service Support-Based Contract corresponds to a support services service.
FAQ – Billing and Pricing
- 1In the case of a Service Support-Based Contract, what are the criteria used by NCLS Data Solutions to define a daily/hourly price?
The criteria that can be used to define a daily/hourly price are listed below:
- Level of complexity of the project.
- Experience level required.
- Duration of the contract.
- Area of expertise.
- Location.
- 2What are the payment frequencies approved by NCLS Data Solutions?
Regarding to a Service Support-Based Contract:
- Payment Monthly (Payment during the Month N for the services provided Month N-1)
- Payment 50/50 (50% of the total amount at the start date and 50% at the end)
- Payment One Time (100% of the total amount at the start)
Regarding to a Recruitment Commission-Based Contract:
- Payment One Time
- 3Can NCLS Data Solutions apply a discount on the total contractual amount if the Client choose the payment frequency: Payment 50/50 or Payment One Time?
Yes. A discount must be applied. The discount amount can be discussed during the meetings.
- 4Can the Client change the payment frequency after having signed the Service Support-Based Contract?
Yes, the Client can request for a change of payment frequency subjected to fees of 1000$ per change request. The client must:
- Send a service request document to NCLS Data Solutions.
- Receive a undertaking letter sent by the company NCLS Data Solutions.
- 5Regarding to a Service Support-Based Contract, what are the penalties charges if the client decides to close the contract before the end date of the contract and if there are still missing days to work?
The penalty fees are listed in two categories:
Penalty Fees – Contract Closure Before Contractual End Date
- If the number of days missing to work is equal to 15 days or less: (Sum (Daily Rate x Number Missing Work Days)) x 10%.
- If the number of missing days to work is between 15 days and 30 days: (Sum (Daily Rate x Number Missing Work Days)) x 20%.
- If the number of days missing is between 30 and 60 days: (Sum (Daily Rate x Number Missing Work Days)) x 30%.
- If the number of days missing is equal or superior to 60 days: (Sum (Daily Rate x Number Missing Work Days)) x 50%.
Penalty Fees – Recalculation Amount Due/Requested to Final Client
- Administrative Charge: 2000$.
- Re Calculation: 500$.
In the case if the Client closes the Service Support-Based Contract and if the Client had chosen the payment frequency Payment 50/50 or Payment One Time A, Penalty Fees – Contract Closure Before Contractual End Date + Penalty Fees – Recalculation Amount Due/Requested to Final Client are applied.
- 6Regarding to a Service Support-Based Contract, what is the duration of payment accepted by NCLS Data Solutions?
In the context of a Service Support-Based Contract, the duration of payment must be between 1 and 30 calendar days after the date of issue of the invoice.
- 7Regarding to a Service Support-Based Contract, can discount(s) be applied on the initial established daily/hourly rate?
Yes. NCLS Data Solutions can apply discounts.
- 8What payment methods are accepted?
For any type of contract signed with the customer, the payment methods accepted by NCLS Data Solutions are:
- Banking Transaction
- Card Payment Through Online Platform
The payment methods such as Cash or Cash Mandate (Western Union) are not accepted.
- 9If the customer must make an international payment, can NCLS Data Solutions DMCC take into account the payment bank charges?
Yes.
- 10Does NCLS Data Solutions DMCC apply a supplementary percentage charge on the initial internal established daily/hourly rates if the services (requested by the Client) must be provided in two (2) or more linguistic language?
Yes.
- 11Does NCLS Data Solutions ask a SWIFT receipt document to the Client?
Yes. It can appear in some situations.
- 12What are the currencies of payment approved by NCLS Data Solutions?
The currencies approved are: EUR and USD.