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Engagement Terms

Rates, models, payment terms, and what's included when you work with Serendipity Technology.

Effective 2026-06-09

Rate Structure

Standard hourly
$225 / hr
Default published rate
Democratic & civic discount
$112.50 / hr
50% off for democratically-aligned causes

The Democratic and civic discount applies to Democratic clubs and caucuses, county and state Democratic infrastructure, and democratically-aligned 501(c) civic organizations — including the Volusia County Democratic Black Caucus, NW Dems, the Volusia County Democratic clubs and caucuses, and similar mission-aligned organizations. Eligibility confirmed at engagement start.

Billing increments: 15 minutes ($28.13 / 15 min at discounted rate)

Engagement Models

ModelBest forHow it works
Hourly
default
Ongoing or as-needed work Time tracked in 15-min increments, invoiced monthly in arrears, Net 30
Retainer Stable ongoing needs (~5+ hr/month) Fixed monthly amount, typical 5-10 hr/month at +10% additional discount, billed in advance
Fixed-fee project Defined scope with clear deliverables Quoted up front, 50% deposit + 50% on completion
Recurring services Hosted services (Google Workspace, Stripe Connect, hosting) Quarterly or yearly invoice billed in advance, includes the service cost plus administrative support

You can mix these — e.g., a small monthly retainer for routine work plus occasional fixed-fee project bills.

Payment Terms

Client Portal

Every active client gets free access to a hosted Client Portal at dashboard.serendipitylabs.cloud, which provides:

Access is via magic link (no password required) sent to your email; bookmark for permanent access.

What's Always Included (No Charge)

What's Specifically Excluded

Working Hours & Boundaries

Questions?

troy@serendipitytech.net

407.545.6070