Common use of Claim notification Clause in Contracts

Claim notification. The Contractor shall within seven (7) calendar days after the Written Decision of the Architect, or if the time period for Architect's Decision has passed under Article 4.6.1, submit a notification, in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail with return receipt requested, with the Owner (and the Owner’s CM) stating clearly the basis for the Claim and including all relevant and required documents. If the notification is not submitted within seven (7) days after the Written Decision of the Architect or the passage of time under Article 4.6.1, the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived all right to assert the Claim, and the Claim shall be denied. Claims submitted after the Retention Payment date shall also be considered null and void by the Owner. All Claims shall be reviewed pursuant to Article 4.6.1 through 4.6.5. The Formal Notification of Claim must be presented as follows: (1) All documentation submitted pursuant to Article 4.6 to the Architect shall be submitted with the Claim. (2) Any additional or supporting documentation that Contractor believes is relevant should be submitted at this time.