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This Master Subcontract Agreement is designed for use in the Philippine business environment where companies need to establish long-term subcontracting relationships while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. The document provides a framework for engaging subcontractors on multiple projects or services over time, eliminating the need to negotiate basic terms for each new engagement. It incorporates requirements from the Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, and other relevant local laws while addressing practical business needs such as pricing mechanisms, service levels, and operational procedures. The agreement is particularly valuable for businesses that regularly subcontract specialized services or labor, offering both flexibility through work orders and consistency through standardized terms and conditions.

1. Parties: Identification of the main contractor and subcontractor, including complete legal names, registration details, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, business relationship, and general intent of the parties

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: General framework for services that may be subcontracted, including process for engaging specific services

5. Engagement Process: Procedures for issuing and accepting work orders under the master agreement

6. Subcontractor Obligations: Key responsibilities including compliance with laws, quality standards, and delivery requirements

7. Main Contractor Obligations: Responsibilities of the main contractor including payment terms and provision of necessary information

8. Pricing and Payment Terms: Framework for determining prices and payment procedures

9. Performance Standards: Quality requirements, KPIs, and service levels

10. Compliance with Laws: Obligations to comply with Philippine laws, especially labor and employment regulations

11. Personnel Requirements: Requirements for subcontractor's staff, including qualifications and conduct

12. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

13. Intellectual Property: Ownership and usage rights of IP created during the engagement

14. Insurance and Liability: Insurance requirements and allocation of risks

15. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and termination provisions

16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes under Philippine law

17. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and governing law