This clause answers: “Who covers third-party claims caused by the supplier?”
Indemnity
This clause gives BC Hydro a remedy if goods, services, or deliverables do not meet promised standards.
Warranty
Suppliers often push back on this because they see it as potentially unlimited exposure.
Indemnity
Weak wording here increases the risk of unauthorized release of sensitive information.
Confidentiality
This clause sets the financial ceiling on what can be recovered from the supplier.
LoL
This clause provides the funded backstop that supports broader risk allocation.
Insurance
Suppliers often argue this should be more proportional to contract value.
Liability
Weak wording here can leave BC Hydro paying twice to fix defective work.
Warranty
This clause protects sensitive information from being used or shared beyond the agreed purpose.
Confidentiality
This clause clarifies ownership and use of newly created work and pre-existing rights.
IP
Suppliers often want to retain ownership of pre-existing frameworks, tools, and methods under this topic.
IP
If this is inadequate or expired, BC Hydro may not have a funded source for recovery.
Insurance