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Subcontractor agreements

Key points when you hire help or when you are the subcontractor on a job.

Chain of responsibility

The main contractor may pass obligations to you. Make sure your subcontract matches what you promised the end client on timing and quality.

Payment flow

When do you invoice, and does payment depend on the main contractor getting paid? Pay-when-paid clauses are common but risky for small suppliers.

Insurance and indemnity

Check required cover levels and who defends IP or negligence claims.

Confidentiality

You may inherit NDA duties from the main deal. Do not share client materials with your own subs without permission.

General information only. Not legal advice.

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