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A: If a mistakes or delays occur due to the subcontractor, action and claims will be brought against the main contractor. How does the main contractor protect themselves?
By stipulating in the agreement that, should a claim arise out of a breach by the subcontractor, they shall have to reimburse the main contractor. We call this payment an indemnity, and it is one of the key points of the Back to Back Agreement.
A: “Full” Back to Back is where the main contractor shifts the entirety of their obligations and liabilities for the main contract onto the subcontractor. “Partial” Back to Back is when the main contractor only passes on some of their obligations to the subcontractor. Our agreement allows for both options.