Corporate Information
Standard Terms and Conditions

Form of Organization

The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology (dba learningtech.org) is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation. We have been incorporated since March 2000. Our Federal Employer Identification Number [FEIN], California State Tax Identification Number [STIN], and our Dun and Bradstreet [DUNS] number will be made available to prospective clients upon request.

There is no separate charge for time spent en route to client site;
Fifteen minute minimum for remote support including email and teleconference;
Thirty minute minimum for assignments within San Carlos, CA;
One hour minimum for assignments outside San Carlos, but within San Mateo County;
Four hour minimum for assignments outside San Mateo County, but within San Francisco Bay Area;
Daily rate based on nominal ten hour day for all other assignments, including those requiring air travel or an overnight stay;
For travel outside the SF Bay Area, auto mileage is billed at standard I.R.S.-approved rates (48.5 cents per mile for 2005).

Receipts are provided for non-travel out-of-pocket expenses over $25 (parts, cables, media, reproduction);
Receipts are also provided for actual travel expenses greater than $25, typically including: coach airfare, ground transportation, modest accommodations and meals;
If Miller Institute is asked to purchase more than nominal quantities of parts, equipment, services, or software on behalf of Client, a handling fee of $25 or five percent (5%) of purchase price, whichever is larger, shall apply;
Major equipment orders should be placed directly with primary suppliers; since our services include recommendations regarding equipment purchases and vendor selection, we avoid acting as a reseller.

Fixed-price quotations can be provided for well-defined assignments with limited scope;
If significant parts are to be purchased, a 50% deposit is required, at least 2 weeks prior to start of work;
For substantial, long-term assignments, a preferred client discount may be available.

Invoices are due and payable upon receipt -- payment within 15 days is expected;
We reserve the right to stop work on any project if invoices remain unpaid over 30 calendar days;
Late fees and collection fees may be applicable to delinquent accounts.

To assure our clients of unbiased recommendations, The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology does not accept commissions or sales incentives from hardware or software manufacturers.

Since the majority of our clients are schools, all of our employees and subcontractors are required to undergo fingerprinting, tuberculosis screening, and background checks, prior to starting work. These procedures are performed at the San Mateo County Office of Education; results are on file at San Carlos School District, 826 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA 94070.

As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to help teachers and learners -- everywhere -- use technology more effectively for learning. We recognize that budget limitations and insufficient access to technical expertise can be significant barriers to technology implementation, especially for schools serving disadvantaged communities. Often, we can help identify sources of grant funding, or assist with proposal preparation, enabling schools to obtain needed equipment, telecommunications services, software, or subsidized technical services. Since our employees must earn a living, too, we are fee for service; it is difficult for us to help on a purely pro bono basis, unless we can jointly identify a sponsor for your school or non-profit organization. We will make every effort to help leverage your resources, through: aggressive labor rates; selecting cost-effective hardware/software solutions; promulgating best practices; training your internal staff; and establishing a volunteer tech team composed of students and/or caring members of your community. Let us work together to find ways to meet your technology needs.