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Section X— Secondary Options

Clause X14

Advanced Payment

Purpose

The Client makes an advanced payment to the Contractor of the amount stated in the Contract Data. The Contractor repays the amount in instalments stated in the Contract Data.

Practical Application

The Client advances a payment amount stated in the Contract Data, repaid in instalments from amounts due.

Common Pitfalls

Any un-repaid balance of the advanced payment is deducted from the amount due on termination.

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