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For the purposes of this clause, food is deemed to be distributed to a member when it has been allocated to that member, notwithstanding that food has not been collected by the member.\n5.2 The handling fee is not linked to the value of food supplied but relates directly to the cost of storing and handling those products and is used to help defray Foodbank\u2019s overhead costs.\n5.3 Foodbank reserves the right to waive or reduce the handling fee on selected items generally, on such terms and conditions as the CEO/GMO may from time to time determine.\n5.4 Schedule 1 may be varied from time to time by the Board of Foodbank at its discretion.\n5.5 Foodbank invoices each member for the handling fee at the end of each withdrawal, and fees will be charged as per trading terms detailed in Schedule 1. 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The handling fee covers all costs, including administrative and MFMP transaction fees, incurred by the Contractor in obtaining the required goods or services. The handling fee will be included on each project as a separate pay item with each invoice, as appropriate. 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This fee is typically added to the base price of a transaction and may apply to activities such as order fulfillment, special packaging, or administrative processing. By specifying the handling fee, the clause ensures that the party providing the service is compensated for extra operational expenses, thereby clarifying cost allocation and preventing disputes over incidental charges."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}