Common use of Intial Clause in Contracts

Intial. No variations, extras or omissions shall vitiate this Agreement. The execution of such extras, variations or omissions will only be done if agreed so in writing by the Contractor and the Employer. The Employer will be liable for payment of all costs relating to such variations, omissions or extras over and above the Contract Sum including the costs of the architect and the Principal Agent. All costs of such variations or extras shall be paid in full before commencement thereof. Such variations, omissions or extras will be determined by the principle agent and based on the schedule of rates as submitted by the Contractor.