Consultancy Services Policy

Level 1 – Premium Training

  • Structured technical training sessions covering coating chemistry, raw material selection, process flow, quality control, and troubleshooting.
  • Delivered through online/offline modules.
  • Premium training fee applicable. Rs. 15,000 per category of products excluding Smar coating products like nanozirconia coating, zincal aerosol coating etc.

Level 2 – Free Formula

  • Consultant provides a basic trial formula at no additional cost.
  • Formula is for preliminary understanding only, not guaranteed for direct production.
  • Intended to serve as a starting point for the client’s evaluation.

Level 3 – Client Lab Trial

  • Client executes lab-scale trials based on the free formula.
  • Consultant may guide remotely on lab procedure and initial testing.
  • All raw materials, equipment, and testing costs borne by the client.

Level 4 – Premium Consultancy (Hourly Basis)

  • Consultant standardises the formula with the client through multiple iterations.
  • Charges are on an hourly consultancy basis. Rs. 3750 per hour of online meeting.
  • Fees are applicable irrespective of the success or failure of the trial/product.

Level 5 – Costing & SOP Documentation

  • Consultant develops a detailed costing sheet based on the actual raw materials and prices provided by the client.
  • Consultant standardises the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) document.
  • A documentation fee is charged for preparing and handing over these documents.

Level 6 – Annual Royalty Agreement

  • Once production is ready to commence based on the consultant’s standardised formula and SOP:
    • The client pays a fixed annual royalty fee to the consultant.
    • The annual royalty fee ensures continued rights to use the formula, SOP, and consultant’s know-how.
    • Renewal of the royalty agreement is required every 12 months to maintain the license.

Level 7 (Optional) – QC Review

  • Client shares QC reports of each production batch.
  • Consultant reviews the QC data and provides feedback.
  • QC review charges apply for each report reviewed.

Important Notes

  • All levels are sequential but modular; clients may engage at any chosen level.
  • Consultant’s responsibility is limited to technical guidance and documentation. Actual performance depends on the client’s raw materials, process setup, and operational discipline.
  • All fees, documentation charges, and the annual royalty fee are payable in advance or as mutually agreed.

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