Common use of GCP Clause in Contracts

GCP. The Client is entitled to rights of set-off (Aufrechnung) and retention (Zurückbehaltungsrecht) as well as the defense of non-performance of the contract (Einrede des nicht erfüllten Vertrages) to the extent provided by law. In particular, the Client shall be entitled to withhold payments due as long as the Client is still entitled to claims against the Contractor arising from incomplete or defective services.