1. Working languages. Working languages for translation and interpreting services will always be English, German, French and Spanish. As Spanish is my mother tongue, and in order to provide the client with the best translation possible, I will mainly translate into Spanish. As a exception, I might work translate into English and my translation will always be proofread by a native English speaker. However, I do work from and into the three languages for liaison interpreting services.

2. Interpreting types. Consecutive interpreting is the process by which the interpreter takes notes on a given speech, which cannot be more than 10-15 minutes long, in order to reformulate it in his own language. Liaison interpreting is the process by which an interpreter facilitates communication between two or more people who speak different languages.

3. Projects.

a. Translation. Rates and conditions for translation projects might vary depending on the format of the document, its length, the project deadline and the degree of specialization required.

b. Interpreting services. This type of services must always be agreed at least 48 hours before they are due to take place.

4. Rates and quotes. For a project to be accepted the client must provide the translator with a copy of the original document and inform her of the exact number of words to be translated and the format of the document. 24 hours after the document has been received the client will receive a quote specifying the total amount to be paid for the translation, the specific deadlines for the project and the rates to be applied. This quote is in all cases subject to negotiation until a final quote is agreed. This final quote must be in all cases accepted by both parts and will be valid for three months.

5. Special rates and surcharges. Special discounts might be applicable for those translations consisting of a high number of words. Whenever the translator is given a project to be translated in less than 24 hours, or in non-working hours, these projects might be subject to a surcharge of 35%.

6. Working hours. Except for extraordinary situations, the working hours will be from Monday until Friday from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00, GMT+1.

7. Payment. Payment shall be made by bank transfer or Paypal upon receipt of the translation service.

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