(a) If:
(1) the Proponent has submitted the Project Proposal on or before the Submission Date; and
(2) the Project Owner is satisfied, acting reasonably, that:
(A) the Project Proposal has been submitted in accordance with this Agreement and the Request for Proposal; and
(B) the Proponent has otherwise complied with the requirements of this Agreement and the Request for Proposal to the extent requested or required of the Proponent,
the Project Owner will pay the Proponent the AD Payment Amount in accordance with this clause 12.
(b) Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, no matter what events, circumstances, contingencies, conditions or degree of difficulty is encountered by the Proponent in performing the Services or otherwise performing its obligations under this Agreement, the Parties agree that:
(1) the Proponent's only entitlement to payment under this Agreement:
(A) if the Proponent is selected as the Successful Proponent, until such time as the Project Alliance Agreement is executed by the Proponent and the Project Owner; or
(B) if the Proponent is not selected as the Successful Proponent, until the date contemplated by clause 11.4(b), is for the AD Payment Amount; and
(2) the AD Payment Amount is fixed and will not be increased for any reason whatsoever.