The you are executing (e.g., infrastructure, energy, commercial building). The governing law / legal jurisdiction of your contract. Whether you are representing the Client or the Consultant .
Navigating the FIDIC White Book: A Guide to the 2017 Client/Consultant Model Services Agreement
: Universal FIDIC rules and standard clauses.
The agreement includes a reciprocal indemnity framework. Crucially, Clause 6.3 establishes a financial cap on the Consultant's liability , which must be filled out in the Contract Data. If left blank, the cap defaults to the total remuneration paid to the Consultant.
The Fourth Edition (2006) was highly popular but required updating to reflect modern legal shifts, technological advancements, and more sophisticated risk allocations.
The core 24 clauses that outline the fundamental legal rights, obligations, and risk allocations of both parties.
Refined language regarding the consultant's liability, specifically emphasizing the standard of "reasonable skill and care" rather than absolute fitness for purpose.