Common use of Architect and Architect Clause in Contracts

Architect and Architect. s Consultants shall maintain, in a commercially acceptable format, and produce any data which Owner, its agents or consultants may reasonably request for the purpose of determining the correctness and accuracy of the charges made pursuant to this Agreement and shall afford Owner reasonable access to such books, records, receipts, vouchers, and other documents in order to verify the compensation as represented in Architect’s invoices. Owner shall have the right to audit all charges made pursuant to this Agreement at any time and in its sole discretion. In regard to the foregoing and generally, Architect hereby authorizes Owner, its agents or consultants to check directly with Architect’s Consultants as to the charges for labor, materials and other items appearing in Architect’s invoices and to obtain waivers of lien from Architect’ Consultants, if such information or items cannot be obtained through Architect. The provisions of this Section 9.5 shall survive for a period of five (5) years following completion of the Project, or termination of the Agreement.