Common use of Performance Audits Clause in Contracts

Performance Audits. Discovery shall have the right to audit Quintiles' performance of obligations as set forth in this Article 4, including other provisions as described in the Schedules attached hereto (generally describing the activities of the Parties) for the purpose of evaluating and monitoring conformance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such audits shall occur during regular business hours and upon reasonable notice, shall not unduly interfere with Quintiles activities, and shall be conducted at Discovery's sole expense. In the event an outside auditor is hired to conduct an audit pursuant to this Section 4.8, such auditor shall be reasonably acceptable to Quintiles and expressly subject to the same confidentiality provisions as those that apply to the Parties hereunder.