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ADVANCE PAYMENT BOND/GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

This Advance Payment Bond/Guarantee Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Date], between [Project Owner's Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation, with its principal office located at [Project Owner's Address] (the "Project Owner"), and [Contractor's Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal office located at [Contractor's Address] (the "Contractor").

1. Project Description and Scope

1.1. Maplewood Heights Development Project

The Maplewood Heights Development Project (the "Project") is a large-scale construction project involving the construction of a residential complex and associated infrastructure, including modern, high-quality housing and amenities for the community. The Project Owner has engaged the Contractor to complete the construction activities in accordance with the project's scope and specifications (collectively, the "Work").

2. Advance Payment Bond/Guarantee

2.1. Issuance of the Advance Payment Bond/Guarantee

In consideration of the Project Owner's payment to the Contractor of an advance payment in the amount of [Advance Payment Amount] (the "Advance Payment"), the Contractor hereby issues to the Project Owner this Advance Payment Bond/Guarantee (the "Bond") under the terms and conditions set forth herein. This Bond is issued to secure the performance and timely completion of the Work by the Contractor as well as the repayment of the Advance Payment in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

2.2. Date, Amount, and Expiration of the Bond

The Bond shall become effective as of the date hereof and shall be in an amount equal to the Advance Payment. The Bond shall expire upon the earlier of (i) the satisfactory completion of the Work, as determined by the Project Owner, or (ii) the date on which the Advance Payment has been fully repaid by the Contractor in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

3. Terms and Conditions of the Bond

3.1. Repayment Obligations of the Contractor

The Contractor shall repay the entire Advance Payment to the Project Owner by [Repayment Date]. Such repayment shall be made in installments in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Agreement.

3.2. Interest on the Advance Payment

If the Contractor fails to repay any portion of the Advance Payment on or before the Repayment Date, interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of the Advance Payment at a rate of [Interest Rate]% per annum, compounded [Compound Period], from the Repayment Date until the unpaid balance is paid in full by the Contractor.

3.3. Default Under the Agreement

If the Contractor (i) fails to perform any of its obligations under the terms of this Agreement, (ii) abandons or suspends the Work, (iii) becomes insolvent, or (iv) is in breach of any material term or condition of this Agreement (each, an "Event of Default"), the Project Owner shall have the right to demand immediate repayment of the entire outstanding balance of the Advance Payment, together with any accrued interest, and enforce the Bond to the fullest extent permitted by law.

3.4. Release of the Bond

Upon the earlier of the satisfactory completion of the Work or the full repayment of the Advance Payment by the Contractor, the Project Owner shall release the Bond and return the original thereof to the Contractor.

4. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

4.1. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the laws of the State of [Governing State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

4.2. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the [Arbitration Institution]. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of [Number of Arbitrators] arbitrator(s). The language of the arbitration shall be English. The seat of arbitration shall be [Arbitration Location], and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.

5. Miscellaneous

5.1. Notices

All notices, requests, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given (i) on the date of receipt if delivered personally or by an internationally recognized courier service or (ii) on the date of transmission if sent by facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic means. Notices shall be addressed to the parties at their respective addresses specified herein.

5.2. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties relating to such subject matter.

5.3. Amendments

No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

5.4. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

[Project Owner's Name] [Contractor's Name]
By: _________________________ By: ____________________________
Name: _________________________ Name: __________________________
Title: __________________________ Title: ____________________________
Date: __________________________ Date: ____________________________