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E209E210E211E212E213E214Outline means material submitted in a mutually-agreed form embodyingan idea or ideas with suggestions for development into a Script.Polish means minor improvement of script details within the basicstructure as written and shall not include changes in the basic structure.Changes not to exceed 5% of total Script.Program means a produced entity either live or recorded by any meanswhatsoever.Proposal means any material prepared for the Producer or Client duringthe tendering process, prior to the selection of a Producer.Rewrite means writing that significantly changes the Script.Script means written material in a format suitable for use in the productionof a Program.ARTICLE E3 – GENERAL CONDITIONSE301E302E303PaymentPayment to the Writer shall become due and payable within fifteen (15)calendar days from the receipt of materials as scheduled in the Writer’scontract. The Producer and the Writer may negotiate to defer payment atindividual stages; however, upon delivery of the Final Draft, the fullamount will become due within thirty (30) days. All terms of paymentshall be clearly stated in the Writer’s contract, and each and every paymentshall be made pursuant to this Agreement. Failure to make payment afterforty-five (45) days shall result in interest in the amount of 2% per monthto be paid to the Writer on any overdue amounts.On-Site Risk InsuranceThe Producers will provide appropriate insurance coverage for the Writerin accordance with Article C12.ExpensesAny reasonable expenses incurred by the Writer with the prior approval ofthe Producer, shall be reimbursed in accordance with Article C12, andsupported with receipts, where applicable.113