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# Fees

Any purchase made on the Nortech App incurs certain fees or costs. These can be categorized into three types: Nortech's fees, third-party fees, and the costs associated with smart contracts on the Polygon Network. The following table summarizes all possible fees and costs.

| Fee Type              | Description                                                                                    | Amount/Percentage              |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Brokerage fee         | The fee charged by Nortech for using its Pay Way.                                              | 1% of currency transaction.    |
| Commission fee        | The fee charged by Nortech for using its Marketplace.                                          | 8% of material purchase.       |
| Third-party fees      | Fees charged by payment processors or financial institutions (e.g., PayPal, credit card fees). | Varies by provider and method. |
| Polygon Network Costs | The cost associated with executing smart contracts on the Polygon Network.                     | Varies based on network usage. |