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GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTS (2001)Page 3 of 23“Network Computing Environment” means the Company’s existing hardware andsoftware properly functioning on the Company’s network.“Not-to-Exceed Value” has the meaning ascribed to it in clause 35.“Performance Bond” means the unconditional bank guarantee submitted by theContractor prior to the date of this Contract and as further described in clause 45.“Problem Free” means the operation of the System in accordance with the AcceptanceCriteria and the Technical Specification for the duration stated in the ContractSpecification.“Programme” means the approved programme referred to in clause 29.“Services” means and includes all those things to be done or provided by the Contractorin accordance with this Contract.“Site” means the various offices of the Company where the Services are to be provided.“Stage” means a portion of the Contract Period as described in the ContractSpecification.“Superintendent” has the meaning ascribed to it in clause 11.“System” means the hardware and/or the software supplied by the Contractor pursuantto this Contract.“System Installation Certificate” means the certificate issued to the Contractor whenthe acceptance tests and commissioning of the System is satisfactorily completed inaccordance with clause 31.2 and the Contractor has complied with its other obligationsthe performance of which is required prior to the issuance of such certificate.“Variation” means any increase, decrease, omission or changes to the Services pursuantto an Adjustment Order.2. LANGUAGE AND INTERPRETATION2.1 All communications in connection with this Contract and its performance shall be in theEnglish language.2.2 Words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa where the contextrequires. Words importing a gender shall include all genders and words importingpersons shall include incorporated associations and partnerships and any entity with legalstanding.May 2001