Common use of PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT Clause in Contracts

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay in 2.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting Authority. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Agency nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Agency premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Agency shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to him resulting from the replacement of staff in accordance with this Article. 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityAgency. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority Agency may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Agency may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Agency nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Agency premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Agency shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to him resulting from the replacement of staff in accordance with this Article. 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityAgency. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down thereinContract, the Contracting Authority Agency may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Agency may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Commission nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Commission premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Commission shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inContract 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityCommission. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority Commission may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Commission may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay insuch 2.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting Authority. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. . 1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility be solely responsible for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him it are to be executed. 2.1.3 1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 4 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff 's personnel in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff the personnel performing the Contract have possesses the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to himit. 2.1.5 1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority ETF nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. , The Contractor shall inform third parties that he it does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility be solely responsible for the staff personnel who execute executes the tasks assigned to himthe Contractor. The Contractor shall stipulate the following employment or service relationships with its personnel: • Personnel executing the tasks assigned to the Contractor may not be given orders directly by the ETF; • The ETF may not under any circumstances be considered to be the employer of the personnel referred to in point (a) and the personnel shall undertake not to invoke against the ETF any right arising from the contractual relationship between the ETF and the Contractor. 2.1.7 1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member one of the Contractor's staff personnel working on Contracting Authority the ETF premises or in the event of that the expertise of a member one of the Contractor's staff failing personnel fails to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority ETF shall have the right to make a reasoned request for the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doingpersonnel. Replacement staff The replacement personnel must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to him resulting from the replacement of personnel. 2.1.8 1.8 Should the execution of the tasks be directly or indirectly hampered, either partially or totally, by any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totallyomission, the Contractor shall immediately and on his its own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityETF. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his its obligations under the this Contract. In such an event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his its obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down thereinContract, the Contracting Authority may - ETF may, without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - Contract, reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failureunperformed obligations. In addition, the Contracting Authority ETF may claim compensation or impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in accordance with Article 2.1612.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Agency nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Agency premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Agency shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay indelay 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityAgency. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority Agency may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Agency may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s Contractor‟s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Agency nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Agency premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Agency shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to him resulting from the replacement of staff in accordance with this Article. 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityAgency. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority Agency may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Agency may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on himthe Contractor, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him the Contractor are to be executed. 2.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 0 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to himthe Contractor. 2.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to himthe Contractor. The Contractor shall make provision for the following employment or service relationships with his staff: − staff executing the tasks assigned to the Contractor may not be given orders directly by the Contracting Authority; − .the Contracting Authority may not under any circumstances be considered to be the staff's employer and the said staff shall undertake not to invoke in respect of the Contracting Authority any right arising from the contractual relationship between the Contracting Authority and the Contractor. 2.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him the member without delay. The Contracting Authority shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to the Contractor resulting from the replacement of staff in accordance with this Article. 2.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting Authority. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority may - – without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority may impose penalties or liquidated damages damages, as provided for in Article 2.160.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 a) The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 b) The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 c) Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 d) The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have has the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 e) The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Agency nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 f) The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute executes the tasks assigned to him. The Contractor shall make provision for the following employment or service relationships with his staff: - staff executing the tasks assigned to the Contractor may not be given - orders direct by the Agency; - the Agency may not under any circumstances be considered to be the staff's employer and the said staff shall undertake not to invoke in respect of the Agency any right arising from the contractual relationship between the Agency and the Contractor. 2.1.7 g) In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Agency premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Agency shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to him resulting from the replacement of staff in accordance with this Article. 2.1.8 h) Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityAgency. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 i) Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority Agency may - – without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Agency may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have has the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority SJU nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority SJU premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority SJU shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to him resulting from the replacement of staff. 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on at his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthoritySJU. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability.event 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down thereinContract, the Contracting Authority SJU may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority SJU may claim compensation or impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.12.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on himthe Contractor, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him the Contractor are to be executed. 2.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to himthe Contractor. 2.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to himthe Contractor. The Contractor shall make provision for the following employment or service relationships with his staff: - staff executing the tasks assigned to the Contractor may not be given orders directly by the Contracting Authority; - the Contracting Authority may not under any circumstances be considered to be the staff's employer and the said staff shall undertake not to invoke in respect of the Contracting Authority any right arising from the contractual relationship between the Contracting Authority and the Contractor. 2.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him the member without delay. The Contracting Authority shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inin the execution of the tasks assigned to the Contractor resulting from the replacement of staff in accordance with this Article. 2.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting Authority. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority may - – without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority may impose penalties or liquidated damages damages, as provided for in Article 2.16.

PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. 2.1.1 II.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the Contract to the highest professional standards. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for complying with any legal obligations incumbent on him, notably those resulting from employment, tax and social legislation. 2.1.2 II.1.2 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for taking the necessary steps to obtain any permit or licence required for performance of the Contract under the laws and regulations in force at the place where the tasks assigned to him are to be executed. 2.1.3 II.1.3 Without prejudice to Article 2.3 II.3 any reference made to the Contractor’s staff in the Contract shall relate exclusively to individuals involved in the performance of the Contract. 2.1.4 II.1.4 The Contractor must ensure that any staff performing the Contract have the professional qualifications and experience required for the execution of the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.5 II.1.5 The Contractor shall neither represent the Contracting Authority Institute nor behave in any way that would give such an impression. The Contractor shall inform third parties that he does not belong to the European public service. 2.1.6 II.1.6 The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the staff who execute the tasks assigned to him. 2.1.7 II.1.7 In the event of disruption resulting from the action of a member of the Contractor's staff working on Contracting Authority Institute premises or in the event of the expertise of a member of the Contractor's staff failing to correspond to the profile required by the Contract, the Contractor shall replace him without delay. The Contracting Authority Institute shall have the right to request the replacement of any such member of staff, stating its reasons for so doing. Replacement staff must have the necessary qualifications and be capable of performing the Contract under the same contractual conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delay inthe 2.1.8 II.1.8 Should any unforeseen event, action or omission directly or indirectly hamper execution of the tasks, either partially or totally, the Contractor shall immediately and on his own initiative record it and report it to the Contracting AuthorityInstitute. The report shall include a description of the problem and an indication of the date on which it started and of the remedial action taken by the Contractor to ensure full compliance with his obligations under the Contract. In such event the Contractor shall give priority to solving the problem rather than determining liability. 2.1.9 II.1.9 Should the Contractor fail to perform his obligations under the Contract in accordance with the provisions laid down therein, the Contracting Authority Institute may - without prejudice to its right to terminate the Contract - reduce or recover payments in proportion to the scale of the failure. In addition, the Contracting Authority Institute may impose penalties or liquidated damages provided for in Article 2.16II.16.