Common use of Scope Variation Clause in Contracts

Scope Variation. ‌ (a) If DBCTM proposes a change to the Scope of the Studies that, when taken in conjunction with any cost variations under clause 4.2, will result in an increase to the Estimated Study Costs of more than 10%, DBCTM will issue a written notice to each Underwriting Party with the details of the change in Scope and associated amendments to the Estimated Study Costs (Variation Notice).‌ (b) The Access Seeker must notify DBCTM whether or not it agrees to the change in Scope within 7 days of receiving a Variation Notice.‌ (c) DBCTM must not change the Scope of the Studies unless each of the Underwriting Parties has agreed to a variation of the Scope as detailed in the Variation Notice. (d) If each of the Underwriting Parties agrees to the change in Scope and Estimated Study Costs as set out in the Variation Notice, the scope as set out in the Variation Notice will be taken to be the Scope and the Estimated Study Costs will be amended as set out in the Variation Notice, including for the purpose of any further cost or scope variation in accordance with this clause 4.