Note 9. Asset-based loan

The Company is party to a recourse loan and security agreement with an unrelated lender dated November 30, 2022, whereby the lender will provide loans secured by certain accounts receivable for up to 90% of the face amount, which is paid to the Company in the form of a cash advance. The Company has a revolving line of credit for $3 million with a loan interest rate of 15.2% annum on outstanding balances. Additionally, in the event of default the Lender at its option can increase the loan interest rate by 5% per annum for each month or partial month default on outstanding balances. Under the loan and security agreement, the Company must pay back any invoices that become uncollectable. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the asset-based loan was $2,587,900 and $502,349, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the costs and interest incurred by the Company in connection with the loan and security agreement activities were $155,716 and $14,293, respectively.