A set of text that describes a distinct section of a contract, usually addressing a separate subject.

name (O, K: ndt_name)

The identifier applied to the contract clause.


ref_contract_clause (O, K: ref_contract_clause)

The description of the type of a contract clause.


contract_clause_set (O, K: contract_clause_set(contract_clause))

When this contract clause is created as part of a standard or approved library, this is the set of clauses it is contained within. Each contract_clause may be contained in one contract_clause_set.


contract (K, V: BAG[0:1] contract(contract_clause))

This is the contract that this clause is part of. Each contract_clause may be the description of part of one contract.


description (O: ndt_comment)

Remark about the contract clause.


text (O: ndt_text)

The text of the contract clause.


text_location (O: ndt_name)

The location of the contract clause within the contract, such as a paragraph number or line number on a page.


contractual_obligation (V: SET[0:?] contractual_obligation(contract_clause))

These are the contractual obligations defined by this clause. Each contract_clause may be the basis of one or more contractual_obligation.


contract_amendment_clause (V: SET[0:?] contract_amendment_clause(amend_contract_clause))

These are the amendments defined for this contract clause. Each contract_clause may be amended by one or more contract_amendment_clause.


contract_clause_item (V: SET[0:?] contract_clause_item(contract_clause))

These are the specific items of information defined by this contract clause, such as a selling price, effective date, etc. Each contract_clause may define one or more contract_clause_item.


data_collection (I, V: SET[0:?] data_collection(collection_content))

Indicates the data collections that include this instance of E and P data. Each contract_clause may be a member of one or more data_collection. Inherited from e_and_p_data.


datum_for_ranking (I, V: SET[0:?] object_ranking(base_object))

Indicates that an object is being used as a basis for comparison with another object. Each contract_clause may datum for ranking one or more object_ranking. Inherited from object_of_interest.


graphical_element (I, V: SET[0:?] graphical_element(depicted_object))

Specifies one or more graphical elements which are depicting this data item. Each contract_clause may be depicted by one or more graphical_element. Inherited from e_and_p_data.


object_of_ranking (I, V: SET[0:?] object_ranking(ranked_object))

Indicates that an object is being classified in a rank order based on its characteristics. Each contract_clause may object of ranking one or more object_ranking. Inherited from object_of_interest.

Local rules:

Non-Abstract supertype:
Each CONTRACT_CLAUSE may be instantiated as one of its subtypes. These subtypes are: contract_amendment_clause
Uniqueness Constraint
name, ref_contract_clause, contract_clause_set, contract
Mandatory Relationship Set
Each contract_clause must be instantiated as any combination of contract_clause_set or contract.
Supertype path(s):
e_and_p_data > object_of_interest > technical_object > contract_clause.

Entity projects as table CONTRACT_CLAUSE.

Referenced in Diagrams:

• EPC1: Contracts and Agreements