Define: Breakdown of Costs

The meaning of “Breakdown of Costs” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Breakdown of Costs defined in a legal contract?

  • Breakdown of Costs means a detailed document that’s part of the account statement. This contains a comprehensive list of all fees, expenses and other payment obligations associated with the payment services, which are due to be paid by the client who qualifies as a consumer or micro-business to [organization]. Seen in 36 SEC filings
  • Breakdown of Costs means a detailed schedule associated with a specific classification, that separately itemizes each component that represents 10% or more of the total costs. All other costs are grouped together under the heading of 'miscellaneous costs'. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Breakdown of Costs means a document that’s part of the account statement. This contains a comprehensive list of all fees, costs, and other payment obligations related. Seen in 4 SEC filings

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Breakdown of Costs means a detailed document itemizing all fees, expenses, and payment obligations associated with [services].

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Creation of business collaborations or partnerships
  • Establishing terms for consultancy or specialized services
  • Hiring a subcontractor to complete a task

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Genie Definition 2

Breakdown of Costs means an itemized schedule where each component representing 10% or more of the total costs is listed separately.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Implementation of a predefined project
  • Establishing commercial property rental agreements
  • Setting up a supply chain relationship

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Breakdown of Costs means a detailed document itemizing all fees, expenses, and payment obligations associated with [services].