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法律英语知识点归纳法律英语是指在法律领域中使用的英语语言和术语。
对于从事国际商法、国际仲裁、国际贸易等方面的工作人员来说，掌握法律英语是非常重要的。
本文将详细介绍一些常用的法律英语知识点。
一、法律体系及法律原则1. Common Law（普通法）：源于英国的法律制度，以判例为基础，注重司法判决的先例。
2. Civil Law（民法）：法律体系以法典为基础，强调通过法典和条例规范法律事务。
3. Statute（法令）：由立法机关制定通过的具有法律效力的规定。
4. Case Law（判例法）：法院对特定案件的判决和裁决形成的先例，对类似案件具有法律约束力。
5. Precedent（先例）：判决或裁决后的法律准则，被认为可以指导类似案件的判决。
6. Hierarchy of Laws（法律等级）：指不同法律的优先级别，一般按照宪法、法令、法律、法规、命令、条例等顺序排列。
二、合同法1. Contract（合同）：双方达成的协议，包括权利和义务。
2. Offer（提议）：要约，表明愿意与他人达成协议。
3. Acceptance（接受）：对提议的同意。
4. Consideration（对价）：作为一方履行合同义务的回报。
5. Breach of Contract（违约）：未能按照合同约定履行义务。
6. Force Majeure（不可抗力）：无法预见或控制的事件，免除违约责任。
7. Jurisdiction（管辖权）：法院对案件有管辖权的能力。
8. Damages（赔偿金）：违约方需支付给另一方的经济损失补偿。
9. Termination（终止）：合同约定的条件下，解除合同关系。
三、知识产权法1. Intellectual Property（知识产权）：由创造性思维产生的无形资产。
2. Copyright（版权）：保护个人作品的权益。
3. Patent（专利）：保护新发明的独特性和可产业化的权益。
4. Trademark（商标）：区分商品来源的标志。
Contract Law of the People's Republic of China中华人民共和国合同法重点条文第八条【依合同履行义务原则】依法成立的合同，对当事人具有法律约束力。
当事人应当按照约定履行自己的义务，不得擅自变更或者解除合同。
依法成立的合同，受法律保护。
Article 8 A lawfully established contract shall be legally binding on the parties thereto, each of whom shall perform its own obligations in accordance with the terms of the contract, and no party shall unilaterally modify or terminate the contract. The contract established according to law is protected by law.第二十九条【迟到的承诺】受要约人在承诺期限内发出承诺，按照通常情形能够及时到达要约人，但因其他原因承诺到达要约人时超过承诺期限的，除要约人及时通知受要约人因承诺超过期限不接受该承诺的以外，该承诺有效。
Article 29 If the offeree dispatched the acceptance within the time limit specified for acceptance, and under normal circumstances the acceptance would have reached the offeror in due time, but due to other reasons the acceptance reaches the offeror after the time limit for acceptance has expired,such acceptance shall be effective, unless the offeror notifies the offeree in a timely manner that it does not accept the acceptance due to the failure of the acceptance to arrive within the time limit.第六十一条【合同约定不明的补救】合同生效后，当事人就质量、价款或者报酬、履行地点等内容没有约定或者约定不明确的，可以协议补充；不能达成补充协议的，按照合同有关条款或者交易习惯确定。
法律英语中合同的条款及规定Contracts are an essential part of legal English, as they establish the rights and obligations of the parties involved. 合同是法律英语中必不可少的一部分，因为它们确立了参与各方的权利和义务。
A contract typically includes various clauses and provisions that outline the terms of the agreement. 合同通常包括各种条款和规定，概述了协议的条款。
It is crucial for these clauses to be clear, precise, and legally sound to avoid potential disputes or misunderstandings. 这些条款必须清晰、精确和法律上健全，以避免潜在的纠纷或误解。
Both parties must fully understand the implications of the contract and willingly consent to its terms for it to be considered valid. 双方都必须充分理解合同的意义，并自愿同意其条款，才能被视为有效。
One of the most critical aspects of a contract is the inclusion of specific clauses that address potential issues and risks. 合同中最关键的方面之一是包括针对潜在问题和风险的具体条款。
These may include clauses related to breach of contract, dispute resolution, liability, indemnity, and termination. 这些可能包括与违约、争议解决、责任、赔偿和终止有关的条款。
法律英语中合同的条款及规定Contractual Clauses and Provisions in Legal English.Contracts form the backbone of commercial transactions and legal agreements in various jurisdictions. They are binding legal documents that outline the rights, obligations, and liabilities of the parties involved. The precision and clarity of contractual clauses and provisions are paramount in ensuring that the intentions of theparties are accurately reflected and that disputes can be resolved effectively. This article delves into the various contractual clauses and provisions in legal English, highlighting their importance and discussing their application.I. Introduction to Contractual Clauses and Provisions.A contract is a legally binding agreement between twoor more parties that creates obligations enforceable by law. Contractual clauses and provisions constitute the buildingblocks of such agreements, outlining the specific terms and conditions that govern the relationship between the parties. These clauses and provisions serve as the framework for understanding the rights, duties, and liabilities of each party under the contract.II. Types of Contractual Clauses and Provisions.1. Identification Clause.The identification clause typically includes the names and addresses of the parties.。
总则GENERAL PRINCIPLES第一章一般规定Chapter One: General Provisions第一条为了保护合同当事人的合法权益，维护社会经济秩序，促进社会主义现代化建设，制定本法。
Article 1 PurposeThis Law is formulated in order to protect the lawful rights and interests of contract parties, to safeguard social and economic order, and to promote socialist modernization.第二条本法所称合同是平等主体的自然人、法人、其他组织之间设立、变更、终止民事权利义务关系的协议。
婚姻、收养、监护等有关身份关系的协议，适用其他法律的规定。
Article 2 Definition of Contract; ExclusionsFor purposes of this Law, a contract is an agreement between natural persons, legal persons or other organizations with equal standing, for the purpose of establishing, altering, or discharging a relationship of civil rights and obligations.An agreement concerning any personal relationship such as marriage, adoption, guardianship, etc. shall be governed by other applicable laws.第三条合同当事人的法律地位平等，一方不得将自己的意志强加给另一方。
合同法英文版Adopted and Promulgated by the Second Session of the Ninth National People‘s Congress on March 15, 1999.Translated & Compiled by John Jiang & Henry LiuGENERAL PRINCIPLESChapter One: General ProvisionsArticle 1 PurposeThis Law is formulated in order to protect the lawful rights and interests of contract parties, to safeguard social and economic order, and to promote socialist modernization.Article 2 Definition of Contract; ExclusionsFor purposes of this Law, a contract is an agreement between natural persons, legal persons or other organizations with equal standing, for the purpose of establishing, altering, or discharging a relationship of civil rights and obligations.An agreement concerning any personal relationship such as marriage, adoption, guardianship, etc. shall be governed by other applicable laws.Article 3 Equal Standing of PartiesContract parties enjoy equal legal standing and neither party may impose its will on the other party.Article 4 Right to Enter into Contract VoluntarilyA party is entitled to enter into a contract voluntarily under the law, and no entity or individual may unlawfully interfere with such right.Article 5 FairnessThe parties shall abide by the principle of fairness in prescribing their respective rights and obligations.Article 6 Good FaithThe parties shall abide by the principle of good faith in exercising their rights and performing their obligations.Article 7 LegalityIn concluding or performing a contract, the parties shall abide by the relevant laws and administrative regulations, as well as observe social ethics, and may not disruptsocial and economic order or harm the public interests.Article 8 Binding Effect; Legal ProtectionA lawfully formed contract is legally binding on the parties. The parties shall perform their respective obligations in accordance with the contract, and neither party may arbitrarily amend or terminate the contract.A lawfully formed contract is protected by law.Chapter Two: Formation of ContractsArticle 9 Capacity; Contract through AgentIn entering into a contract, the parties shall have the appropriate capacities for civil rights and civil acts.A party may appoint an agent to enter into a contract on its behalf under the law. Article 10 Forms of Contract; Writing RequirementA contract may be made in a writing, in an oral conversation, as well as in any other form.A contract shall be in writing if a relevant law or administrative regulation so requires.A contract shall be in writing if the parties have so agreed.Article 11 Definition of WritingA writing means a memorandum of contract, letter or electronic message (including telegram, telex, facsimile, electronic data exchange and electronic mail), etc. which is capable of expressing its contents in a tangible form.Article 12 Terms of ContractThe terms of a contract shall be prescribed by the parties, and generally include the following:(i) names of the parties and the domiciles thereof;(ii) subject matter;(iii) quantity;(iv) quality;(v) price or remuneration;(vi) time, place and method of performance;(vii) liabilities for breach of contract;(viii) method of dispute resolution.The parties may enter into a contract by referencing a model contract for the relevant contract category.Article 13 Offer-AcceptanceA contract is concluded by the exchange of an offer and an acceptance.Article 14 Definition of OfferAn offer is a party‘s manifestation of intention to enter into a contract with the other party, which shall comply with the following:(i) Its terms are specific and definite;(ii) It indicates that upon acceptance by the offeree, the offeror will be bound thereby. Article 15 Invitation to OfferAn invitation to offer is a party‘s manifestation of intention to invite the other party to make an offer thereto. A delivered price list, announcement of auction, call for tender, prospectus, or commercial advertisement, etc. is an invitation to offer.A commercial advertisement is deemed an offer if its contents meet the requirements of an offer.Article 16 Effectiveness of Offer, Offer through Electronic MessageAn offer becomes effective when it reaches the offeree.When a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, if the recipient of an electronic message has designated a specific system to receive it, the time when the electronic message enters into such specific system is deemed its time of arrival; if no specific system has been designated, the time when the electronic message first enters in to any of the recipient‘s systems is deemed its time of arrival.Article 17 Withdrawal of OfferAn offer may be withdrawn. The notice of withdrawal shall reach the offeree before or at the same time as the offer.Article 18 Revocation of OfferAn offer may be revoked. The notice of revocation shall reach the offeree before it has dispatched a notice of acceptance.Article 19 Irrevocable OfferAn offer may not be revoked:(i) if it expressly indicates, whether by stating a fixed time for acceptance or otherwise, that it is irrevocable;(ii) if the offeree has reason to regard the offer as irrevocable, and has undertaken preparation for performance.Article 20 Extinguishment of OfferAn offer is extinguished in any of the following circumstances:(i) The notice of rejection reaches the offeror;(ii) The offeror lawfully revokes the offer;(iii) The offeree fails to dispatch its acceptance at the end of the period for acceptance; (iv) The offeree makes a material change to the terms of the offer.Article 21 Definition of AcceptanceAn acceptance is the offeree‘s manifestation of intention to assent to an offer.Article 22 Mode of Acceptance; Acceptance by ConductAn acceptance shall be manifested by notification, except where it may be manifested by conduct in accordance with the relevant usage or as indicated in the offer.Article 23 Timely Dispatch of AcceptanceAn acceptance shall reach the offeror within the period prescribed in the offer. Where the offer does not prescribe a period for acceptance, the acceptance shall reach the offeror as follows:(i) Where the offer is made orally, the acceptance shall be dispatched immediately, unless otherwise agreed by the parties;(ii) Where the offer is made in a non-oral manner, the acceptance shall reach the offeror within a reasonable time.Article 24 Commencement of the Period for AcceptanceWhere an offer is made by a letter or a telegram, the period for acceptance commences on the date shown on the letter or the date on which the telegram is handed in for dispatch. If the letter does not specify a date, the period commences on the posting date stamped on the envelop. Where the offer is made through an instantaneous communication device such as telephone or facsimile, etc., the period for acceptance commences once the offer reaches the offeree.Article 25 Contract Formed upon Effectiveness of AcceptanceA contract is formed once the acceptance becomes effective.Article 26 Effectiveness of AcceptanceA notice of acceptance becomes effective once it reaches the offeror. Where the acceptance does not require notification, it becomes effective once an act of acceptance is performed in accordance with the relevant usage or as required by the offer.Where a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, the time of arrival of the acceptance shall be governed by Paragraph 2 of Article 16 hereof. Article 27 Withdrawal of AcceptanceAn acceptance may be withdrawn. The notice of withdrawal shall reach the offerorbefore or at the same time as the acceptance.Article 28 Late AcceptanceAn acceptance dispatched by the offeree after expiration of the period for acceptance constitutes a new offer, unless the offeror timely advises the offeree that the acceptance is valid.Article 29 Delayed Transmission of AcceptanceIf the offeree dispatched its acceptance within the period for acceptance, and the acceptance, which would otherwise have reached the offeror in due time under normal circumstances, reaches the offeror after expiration of the period for acceptance due to any other reason, the acceptance is valid, unless the offeror timely advises the offeree that the acceptance has been rejected on grounds of the delay.Article 30 Acceptance Containing Material ChangeThe terms of the acceptance shall be identical to those of the offer. A purported acceptance dispatched by the offeree which materially alters the terms of the offer constitutes a new offer. A change in the subject matter, quantity, quality, price or remuneration, time, place and method of performance, liabilities for breach of contract or method of dispute resolution is a material change to the terms of the offer. Article 31 Acceptance Containing Non-material ChangesAn acceptance containing nonmaterial changes to the terms of the offer is nevertheless valid and the terms thereof prevail as the terms of the contract, unless the offeror timely objects to such changes or the offer indicated that acceptance may not contain any change to the terms thereof.Article 32 Time of Formation in Case of Memorandum of ContractWhere the parties enter into a contract by a memorandum of contract, the contract is formed when it is signed or sealed by the parties.Article 33 Time of Formation in Case of Letters or Electronic Messages; Confirmation LetterWhere the parties enter into a contract by the exchange of letters or electronic messages, one party may require execution of a confirmation letter before the contract is formed. The contract is formed upon execution of the confirmation letter.Article 34 Place of Formation; Electronic MessagesThe place where the acceptance becomes effective is the place of formation of a contract.Where a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, the recipient‘smain place of business is the place of formation of the contract; if the recipient does not have a main place of business, its habitual residence is the place of formation of the contract. If the parties have agreed otherwise, such agreement prevails.Article 35 Place of Formation in Case of Memorandum of ContractWhere a contract is concluded by a memorandum of contract, its place of formation is the place where the parties sign or seal the contract.Article 36 Effect of Failure to Conclude Contract in WritingWhere a contract is to be concluded by a writing as required by the relevant law or administrative regulation or as agreed by the parties, if the parties failed to conclude the contract in writing but one party has performed its main obligation and the other party has accepted the performance, the contract is formed.Article 37 Effect of Failure to Sign in Case of Memorandum of ContractWhere a contract is to be concluded by a memorandum of contract, if prior to signing or sealing of the contract, one party has performed its main obligation and the other party has accepted the performance, the contract is formed.Article 38 Contract under State Mandatory PlanWhere the state has, in light of its requirements, issued a mandatory plan or state purchase order, the relevant legal persons and other organizations shall enter into a contract based on the rights and obligations of the parties prescribed by the relevant laws and administrative regulations.Article 39 Standard Terms; Duty to Call AttentionWhere a contract is concluded by way of standard terms, the party supplying the standard terms shall abide by the principle of fairness in prescribing the rights and obligations of the parties and shall, in a reasonable manner, call the other party‘s attention to the provi sion(s) whereby such party‘s liabilities are excluded or limited, and shall explain such provision(s) upon request by the other party.Standard terms are contract provisions which were prepared in advance by a party for repeated use, and which are not negotiated with the other party in the course of concluding the contract.Article 40 Invalidity of Certain Standard TermsA standard term is invalid if it falls into any of the circumstances set forth in Article52 and Article 53 hereof, or if it excludes the liabilities of the party supplying such term, increases the liabilities of the other party, or deprives the other party of any of its material rights.Article 41 Dispute Concerning Construction of Standard TermIn case of any dispute concerning the construction of a standard term, such term shall be interpreted in accordance with common sense. If the standard term is subject to two or more interpretations, it shall be interpreted against the party supplying it. If a discrepancy exists between the standard term and a non-standard term, thenon-standard term prevails.Article 42 Pre-contract LiabilitiesWhere in the course of concluding a contract, a party engaged in any of the following conducts, thereby causing loss to the other party, it shall be liable for damages:(i) negotiating in bad faith under the pretext of concluding a contract;(ii) intentionally concealing a material fact relating to the conclusion of the contract or supplying false information;(iii) any other conduct which violates the principle of good faith.Article 43 Trade Secrets; Liability for Disclosure or Improper UseA party may not disclose or improperly use any trade secret which it became aware of in the course of negotiating a contract, regardless of whether a contract is formed. If the party disclosed or improperly used such trade secret, thereby causing loss to the other party, it shall be liable for damages.Chapter Three: Validity of ContractsArticle 44 Effectiveness of ContractA lawfully formed contract becomes effective upon its formation.Where effectiveness of a contract is subject to any procedure such as approval or registration, etc. as required by a relevant law or administrative regulation, such provision applies.Article 45 Conditions Precedent; Conditions Subsequent; Improper Impairment or FacilitationThe parties may prescribe that effectiveness of a contract be subject to certain conditions. A contract subject to a condition precedent becomes effective once such condition is satisfied. A contract subject to a condition subsequent is extinguished once such condition is satisfied.Where in order to further its own interests, a party improperly impaired the satisfaction of a condition, the condition is deemed to have been satisfied; where a party improperly facilitated the satisfaction of a condition, the condition is deemed not to have been satisfied.Article 46 Contract TermThe parties may prescribe a term for a contract. A contract subject to a time of commencement becomes effective at such time. A contract subject to a time of expiration is extinguished at such time.Article 47 Contract by Person with Limited CapacityA contract concluded by a person with limited capacity for civil act is valid upon ratification by the legal agent thereof, provided that a contract from which such person accrues benefits only or the conclusion of which is appropriate for his age, intelligence or mental health does not require ratification by his legal agent.The other party may demand that the legal agent ratify the contract within one month. If the legal agent fails to manifest his intention, he is deemed to have declined to ratify the contract. Prior to ratification of the contract, the other party in good faith is entitled to cancel the contract. Cancellation shall be effected by notification.Article 48 Contract by Unauthorized AgentAbsent ratification by the principal, a contract concluded on his behalf by a person who lacked agency authority, who acted beyond his agency authority or whose agency authority was extinguished is not binding upon the principal unless ratified by him, and the person performing such act is liable.The other party may demand that the principal ratify the contract within one month. Where the principal fails to manifest his intention, he is deemed to have declined to ratify the contract. Prior to ratification of the contract, the other party in good faith is entitled to cancel the contract. Cancellation shall be effected by notification.Article 49 Contract by Person with Apparent Agency AuthorityWhere the person lacking agency authority, acting beyond his agency authority, or whose agency authority was extinguished concluded a contract in the name of the principal, if it was reasonable for the other party to believe that the person performing the act had agency authority, such act of agency is valid.Article 50 Contract Executed by Legal RepresentativeWhere the legal representative or the person-in-charge of a legal person or an organization of any other nature entered into a contract acting beyond his scope of authority, unless the other party knew or should have known that he was acting beyond his scope of authority, such act of representation is valid.Article 51 Unauthorized Disposal of Property through ContractWhere a piece of property belonging to another person was disposed of by a personwithout the power to do so, such contract is nevertheless valid once the person with the power to its disposal has ratified the contract, or if the person lacking the power to dispose of it when the contract was concluded has subsequently acquired such power. Article 52 Invalidating CircumstancesA contract is invalid in any of the following circumstances:(i) One party induced conclusion of the contract through fraud or duress, thereby harming the interests of the state;(ii) The parties colluded in bad faith, thereby harming the interests of the state, the collective or any third party;(iii) The parties intended to conceal an illegal purpose under the guise of a legitimate transaction;(iv) The contract harms public interests;(v) The contract violates a mandatory provision of any law or administrative regulation.Article 53 Invalidity of Certain Exculpatory ProvisionsThe following exculpatory provisions in a contract are invalid:(i) excluding one party‘s liability for personal injury caused to the other party;(ii) excluding one party‘s liability for property loss caused to the other party by its intentional misconduct or gross negligence.Article 54 Contract Subject to Amendment or CancellationEither of the parties may petition the People‘s Court or an arbitration institution for amendment or cancellation of a contract if:(i) the contract was concluded due to a material mistake;(ii) the contract was grossly unconscionable at the time of its conclusion.If a party induced the other party to enter into a contract against its true intention by fraud or duress, or by taking advantage of the other party‘s hardship, the aggrieved party is entitled to petition the People‘s C ourt or an arbitration institution for amendment or cancellation of the contract.Where a party petitions for amendment of the contract, the People‘s Court or arbitration institution may not cancel the contract instead.Article 55 Extinguishment of Cancellation RightA party‘s cancellation right is extinguished in any of the following circumstances: (i) It fails to exercise the cancellation right within one year, commencing on the date when the party knew or should have known the cause for the cancellation;(ii) Upon becoming aware of the cause for cancellation, it waives the cancellation right by express statement or by conduct.Article 56 Effect of Invalidation or Cancellation; Partial Invalidation or Cancellation An invalid or canceled contract is not legally binding ab initio. Where a contract is partially invalid, and the validity of the remaining provisions thereof is not affected as a result, the remaining provisions are nevertheless valid.Article 57 Independence of Dispute Resolution ProvisionThe invalidation, cancellation or discharge of a contract does not impair the validity of the contract provision concerning the method of dispute resolution, which exists independently in the contract.Article 58 Remedies in Case of Invalidation or CancellationAfter a contract was invalidated or canceled, the parties shall make restitution of any property acquired thereunder; where restitution in kind is not possible or necessary, allowance shall be made in money based on the value of the property. The party at fault shall indemnify the other party for its loss sustained as a result. Where both parties were at fault, the parties shall bear their respective liabilities accordingly. Article 59 Remedies in Case of Collusion in Bad FaithWhere the parties colluded in bad faith, thereby harming the interests of the state, the collective or a third person, any property acquired as a result shall be turned over to the state or be returned to the collective or the third person.Chapter Four: Performance of ContractsArticle 60 Full Performance; Performance in Good FaithThe parties shall fully perform their respective obligations in accordance with the contract.The parties shall abide by the principle of good faith, and perform obligations such as notification, assistance, and confidentiality, etc. in light of the nature and purpose of the contract and in accordance with the relevant usage.Article 61 Indeterminate Terms; Supplementary AgreementIf a term such as quality, price or remuneration, or place of performance etc. was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, after the contract has taken effect, the parties may supplement it through agreement; if the parties fail to reach a supplementary agreement, such term shall be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the contract or in accordance with the relevant usage.Article 62 Gap FillingWhere a relevant term of the contract was not clearly prescribed, and cannot be determined in accordance with Article 61 hereof, one of the following provisions applies:(i) If quality requirement was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be in accordance with the state standard or industry standard; absent any state or industry standard, performance shall be in accordance with the customary standard or any particular standard consistent with the purpose of the contract;(ii) If price or remuneration was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be in accordance with the prevailing market price at the place of performance at the time the contract was concluded, and if adoption of a price mandated by the government or based on government issued pricing guidelines is required by law, such requirement applies;(iii) Where the place of performance was not clearly prescribed, if the obligation is payment of money, performance shall be at the place where the payee is located; if the obligation is delivery of immovable property, performance shall be at the place where the immovable property is located; for any other subject matter, performance shall be at the place where the obligor is located;(iv) If the time of performance was not clearly prescribed, the obligor may perform, and the obligee may require performance, at any time, provided that the other party shall be given the time required for preparation;(v) If the method of performance was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be rendered in a manner which is conducive to realizing the purpose of the contract; (vi) If the party responsible for the expenses of performance was not clearly prescribed, the obligor shall bear the expenses.Article 63 Performance at Government Mandated PriceWhere a contract is to be implemented at a price mandated by the government or based on government issued pricing guidelines, if the government adjusts the price during the prescribed period of delivery, the contract price shall be the price at the time of delivery. Where a party delays in delivering the subject matter, the original price applies if the price has increased, and the new price applies if the price has decreased. Where a party delays in taking delivery or making payment, the new price applies if the price has increased, and the original price applies if the price has decreased.Article 64 Performance toward a Third PersonWhere the parties prescribed that the obligor render performance to a third person, if the obligor fails to render its performance to the third person, or renderednon-conforming performance, it shall be liable to the obligee for breach of contract. Article 65 Performance by a Third PersonWhere the parties prescribed that a third person render performance to the obligee, if the third person fails to perform or rendered non-conforming performance, the obligor shall be liable to the obligee for breach of contract.Article 66 Simultaneous PerformanceWhere the parties owe performance toward each other and there is no order of performance, the parties shall perform simultaneously. Prior to performance by the other party, one party is entitled to reject its requirement for performance. If the other party rendered non-conforming performance, one party is entitled to reject its corresponding requirement for performance.Article 67 Consecutive PerformanceWhere the parties owe performance toward each other and there is an order of performance, prior to performance by the party required to perform first, the party who is to perform subsequently is entitled to reject its requirement for performance. If the party required to perform first rendered non-conforming performance, the party who is to perform subsequently is entitled to reject its corresponding requirement for performance.Article 68 Right to Suspend PerformanceThe party required to perform first may suspend its performance if it has conclusive evidence establishing that the other party is in any of the following circumstances: (i) Its business has seriously deteriorated;(ii) It has engaged in transfer of assets or withdrawal of funds for the purpose of evading debts;(iii) It has lost its business creditworthiness;(iv) It is in any other circumstance which will or may cause it to lose its ability to perform.Where a party suspends performance without conclusive evidence, it shall be liable for breach of contract.Article 69 Notification upon Suspension of Performance; TerminationIf a party suspends its performance in accordance with Article 68 hereof, it shall timely notify the other party.If the other party provides appropriate assurance for its performance, the party shall resume performance. After performance was suspended, if the other party fails to regain its ability to perform and fails to provide appropriate assurance within a reasonable time, the suspending party may terminate the contract.Article 70 Difficulty in Rendering Performance Due to CombinationWhere after effecting combination, division, or change of domicile, the obligee failed to notify the obligor, thereby making it difficult to render performance, the obligor may suspend its performance or place the subject matter in escrow.Article 71 Right to Reject Early Performance; ExceptionThe obligee may reject the obligor‘s early performance, except where such early performance does not harm the obligee‘s interests.Any additional expense incurred by the obligee due to the obligor‘s early performance shall be borne by the obligor.Article 72 Right to Reject Partial Performance; ExceptionAn obligee may reject the obligor‘s partial performance, except where such partial performance does not harm the obligee‘s interests.Any additional expense incurred by the obligee due to the obligor‘s partial performance shall be borne by the obligor.Article 73 Subrogation; LimitationWhere the obligor delayed in exercising its creditor‘s right against a third person that was due, thereby harming the obligee, the obligee may petition the People‘s Court for subrogation, except where such creditor‘s right is exclusively personal to the obligor. The scope of subrogation is limited to the extent of the obligee‘s right to performance. The necessary expenses for subrogation by the obligee shall be borne by the obligor. Article 74 Obligee‘s Right to Cancel Manifestly Unreasonable Act by Obligor Where the obligor waived its creditor‘s right against a third person that was due or assigned its property without reward, thereby harming the obligee, the obligee may petition the People‘s Court for cancellation of the obligor‘s act. Where the obligor assigned its property at a low price which is manifestly unreasonable, thereby harming the obligee, and the assignee was aware of the situation, the obligee may also petition the People‘s Court for cancellation of the obligor‘s act.The scope of cancellation right is limited to the extent of the obligee‘s right to performance. The necessary expenses for the obligee‘s exercise of its cancellation right shall be borne by the obligor.。
合同法(英文版)2007-11-25合同法（英文版）中华人民共和国合同法（英文版）【标题】 CONTRACT LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA【时效性】有效【颁布时间】1999.03.15【实施时间】1999.10.01【发布部门】National People’s Congress CONTRACT LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINACONTRACT LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA(Adopted and Promulgated by the Second Session of the Ninth National People's Congress March 15, 1999)GENERAL PROVISIONSCHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONSCHAPTER 2 CONCLUSION OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 3 EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 5 MODIFICATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 6 TERMINATION OF THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTS CHAPTER 7 LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSSPECIFIC PROVISIONSCHAPTER 9 CONTRACTS FOR SALESCHAPTER 10 CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRICITY, WATER, GAS ORHEATINGCHAPTER 11 CONTRACTS FOR DONATIONCHAPTER 12 CONTRACTS FOR LOANSCHAPTER 13 CONTRACTS FOR LEASECHAPTER 14 CONTRACTS FOR FINANCIAL LEASECHAPTER 15 CONTRACTS FOR WORKCHAPTER 16 CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSCHAPTER 17 CONTRACTS FOR TRANSPORTATIONSECTION 1 GENERAL RULESSECTION 2 CONTRACTS FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORTATIONSECTION 3 CONTRACTS FOR GOODS TRANSPORTATIONSECTION 4 CONTRACTS FOR MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 18 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNOLOGYSECTION 1 GENERAL RULESSECTION 2 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTSECTION 3 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERSECTION 4 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL SERVICECHAPTER 19 CONTRACTS FOR STORAGECHAPTER 20 CONTRACTS FOR WAREHOUSINGCHAPTER 21 CONTRACTS FOR COMMISSIONCHAPTER 22 CONTRACTS FOR BROKERAGECHAPTER 23 CONTRACTS FOR INTERMEDIATIONGENERAL PRINCIPLESChapter One General ProvisionsArticle 1 PurposeThis Law is formulated in order to protect the lawful rights and inte rests of contract parties, to safeguard social and economic order, an d to promote socialist modernization.Article 2 Definition of Contract; ExclusionsFor purposes of this Law, a contract is an agreement between natural persons, legal persons or other organizations with equal standing, fo r the purpose of establishing, altering, or discharging a relationshi p of civil rights and obligations.An agreement concerning any personal relationship such as marriage, a doption, guardianship, etc. shall be governed by other applicable law s.Article 3 Equal Standing of PartiesContract parties enjoy equal legal standing and neither party may imp ose its will on the other party.Article 4 Right to Enter into Contract VoluntarilyA party is entitled to enter into a contract voluntarily under the la w, and no entity or individual may unlawfully interfere with such rig ht.Article 5 FairnessThe parties shall abide by the principle of fairness in prescribing t heir respective rights and obligations.Article 6 Good FaithThe parties shall abide by the principle of good faith in exercising their rights and performing their obligations.Article 7 LegalityIn concluding or performing a contract, the parties shall abide by th e relevant laws and administrative regulations, as well as observe so cial ethics, and may not disrupt social and economic order or harm th e public interests.Article 8 Binding Effect; Legal ProtectionA lawfully formed contract is legally binding on the parties. The par ties shall perform their respective obligations in accordance with th e contract, and neither party may arbitrarily amend or terminate the contract.A lawfully formed contract is protected by law.Chapter Two Formation of ContractsArticle 9 Capacity; Contract through AgentIn entering into a contract, the parties shall have the appropriate c apacities for civil rights and civil acts.A party may appoint an agent to enter into a contract on its behalf u nder the law.Article 10 Forms of Contract; Writing RequirementA contract may be made in a writing, in an oral conversation, as well as in any other form.A contract shall be in writing if a relevant law or administrative re gulation so requires. A contract shall be in writing if the parties h ave so agreed.Article 11 Definition of WritingA writing means a memorandum of contract, letter or electronic messag e (including telegram, telex, facsimile, electronic data exchange and electronic mail), etc. which is capable of expressing its contents i n a tangible form.Article 12 Terms of ContractThe terms of a contract shall be prescribed by the parties, and gener ally include the following:(i) names of the parties and the domiciles thereof;(ii) subject matter;(iii) quantity;(iv) quality;(v) price or remuneration;(vi) time, place and method of performance;(vii) liabilities for breach of contract;(viii) method of dispute resolution.The parties may enter into a contract by referencing a model contract for the relevant contract category.Article 13 Offer-AcceptanceA contract is concluded by the exchange of an offer and an acceptanc e.Article 14 Definition of OfferAn offer is a party's manifestation of intention to enter into a cont ract with the other party, which shall comply with the following: (i) Its terms are specific and definite;(ii) It indicates that upon acceptance by the offeree, the offeror wi ll be boundthereby.Article 15 Invitation to OfferAn invitation to offer is a party's manifestation of intention to inv ite the other party to make an offer thereto. A delivered price list, announcement of auction, call for tender, prospectus, or commercial advertisement, etc. is an invitation to offer.A commercial advertisement is deemed an offer if its contents meet th e requirements of an offer.Article 16 Effectiveness of Offer, Offer through Electronic Message An offer becomes effective when it reaches the offeree.When a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, if the recipient of an electronic message has designated a specific s ystem to receive it, the time when the electronic message enters into such specific system is deemed its time of arrival; if no specific s ystem has been designated, the time when the electronic message first enters into any of the recipient's systems is deemed its time of arr ival.Article 17 Withdrawal of OfferAn offer may be withdrawn. The notice of withdrawal shall reach the o fferee before or at the same time as the offer.Article 18 Revocation of OfferAn offer may be revoked. The notice of revocation shall reach the off eree before it has dispatched a notice of acceptance.Article 19 Irrevocable OfferAn offer may not be revoked:(i) if it expressly indicates, whether by stating a fixed time for ac ceptance or otherwise, that it is irrevocable;(ii) if the offeree has reason to regard the offer as irrevocable, an d has undertaken preparation for performance.Article 20 Extinguishment of OfferAn offer is extinguished in any of the following circumstances:(i) The notice of rejection reaches the offeror;(ii) The offeror lawfully revokes the offer;(iii) The offeree fails to dispatch its acceptance at the end of the period for acceptance;(iv) The offeree makes a material change to the terms of the offer.Article 21 Definition of AcceptanceAn acceptance is the offeree's manifestation of intention to assent t o an offer.Article 22 Mode of Acceptance; Acceptance by ConductAn acceptance shall be manifested by notification, except where it ma y be manifested by conduct in accordance with the relevant usage or a s indicated in the offer.Article 23 Timely Dispatch of AcceptanceAn acceptance shall reach the offeror within the period prescribed in the offer.Where the offer does not prescribe a period for acceptance, the accep tance shall reach the offeror as follows:(i) Where the offer is made orally, the acceptance shall be dispatche d immediately, unless otherwise agreed by the parties;(ii) Where the offer is made in a non-oral manner, the acceptance sha ll reach the offeror within a reasonable time.Article 24 Commencement of the Period for AcceptanceWhere an offer is made by a letter or a telegram, the period for acce ptance commences on the date shown on the letter or the date on which the telegram is handed in for dispatch. If the letter does not speci fy a date, the period commences on the posting date stamped on the en velop. Where the offer is made through an instantaneous communication device such as telephone or facsimile,etc., the period for acceptance commences once the offer reaches the offeree.Article 25 Contract Formed upon Effectiveness of AcceptanceA contract is formed once the acceptance becomes effective.Article 26 Effectiveness of AcceptanceA notice of acceptance becomes effective once it reaches the offeror. Where the acceptance does not require notification, it becomes effec tive once an act of acceptance is performed in accordance with the re levant usage or as required by the offer.Where a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, the time of arrival of the acceptance shall be governed by Paragraph 2 of Article 16 hereof.Article 27 Withdrawal of AcceptanceAn acceptance may be withdrawn. The notice of withdrawal shall reach the offeror before or at the same time as the acceptance.Article 28 Late AcceptanceAn acceptance dispatched by the offeree after expiration of the perio d for acceptance constitutes a new offer, unless the offeror timely a dvises the offeree that the acceptance is valid.Article 29 Delayed Transmission of AcceptanceIf the offeree dispatched its acceptance within the period for accept ance, and the acceptance, which would otherwise have reached the offe ror in due time under normal circumstances, reaches the offeror after expiration of the period for acceptance due to any other reason, the acceptance is valid, unless the offeror timely advises the offeree t hat the acceptance has been rejected on grounds of the delay.Article 30 Acceptance Containing Material ChangeThe terms of the acceptance shall be identical to those of the offer.A purported acceptance dispatched by the offeree which materially al ters the terms of the offer constitutes a new offer. A change in the subject matter, quantity, quality, price or remuneration, time, place and method of performance, liabilities for breach of contract or method of dispute resolution is a material change to the terms of the of fer.Article 31 Acceptance Containing Non-material ChangesAn acceptance containing nonmaterial changes to the terms of the offe r is nevertheless valid and the terms thereof prevail as the terms of the contract, unless the offeror timely objects to such changes or t he offer indicated that acceptance may not contain any change to the terms thereof.Article 32 Time of Formation in Case of Memorandum of ContractWhere the parties enter into a contract by a memorandum of contract, the contract is formed when it is signed or sealed by the parties.Article 33 Time of Formation in Case of Letters or Electronic Message s;Confirmation LetterWhere the parties enter into a contract by the exchange of letters or electronic messages, one party may require execution of a confirmati on letter before the contract is formed. The contract is formed upon execution of the confirmation letter.Article 34 Place of Formation; Electronic MessagesThe place where the acceptance becomes effective is the place of form ation of a contract.Where a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, the recipient's main place of business is the place of formation of the contract; if the recipient does not have a main place of business, its habitual residence is the place of formation of the contract. If the parties have agreed otherwise, such agreement prevails.Article 35 Place of Formation in Case of Memorandum of Contract Where a contract is concluded by a memorandum of contract, its place of formation is the place where the parties sign or seal the contrac t.Article 36 Effect of Failure to Conclude Contract in WritingWhere a contract is to be concluded by a writing as required by the relevant law or administrative regulation or as agreed by the parties, if the parties failed to conclude the contract in writing but one pa rty has performed its main obligation and the other party has accepte d the performance, the contract is formed.Article 37 Effect of Failure to Sign in Case of Memorandum of Contrac tWhere a contract is to be concluded by a memorandum of contract, if p rior to signing or sealing of the contract, one party has performed i ts main obligation and the other party has accepted the performance, the contract is formed.Article 38 Contract under State Mandatory PlanWhere the state has, in light of its requirements, issued a mandatory plan or state purchase order, the relevant legal persons and other o rganizations shall enter into a contract based on the rights and obli gations of the parties prescribed by the relevant laws and administra tive regulations.Article 39 Standard Terms; Duty to Call AttentionWhere a contract is concluded by way of standard terms, the party sup plying the standard terms shall abide by the principle of fairness in prescribing the rights and obligations of the parties and shall, in a reasonable manner, call the other party's attention to the provisio n(s) whereby such party's liabilities are excluded or limited, and sh all explain such provision(s) upon request by the other party. Standard terms are contract provisions which were prepared in advance by a party for repeated use, and which are not negotiated with the o ther party in the course of concluding the contract.Article 40 Invalidity of Certain Standard TermsA standard term is invalid if it falls into any of the circumstances set forth in Article 52 and Article 53 hereof, or if it excludes the liabilities of the party supplying such term, increases the liabiliti es of the other party, or deprives the other party of any of its mate rial rights.Article 41 Dispute Concerning Construction of Standard TermIn case of any dispute concerning the construction of a standard term, such term shall be interpreted in accordance with common sense. If t he standard term is subject to two or more interpretations, it shall be interpreted against the party supplying it. If a discrepancy exist s between the standard term and a non-standard term, the non-standard term prevails.Article 42 Pre-contract LiabilitiesWhere in the course of concluding a contract, a party engaged in any of the following conducts, thereby causing loss to the other party, i t shall be liable for damages:(i) negotiating in bad faith under the pretext of concluding a contra ct;(ii) intentionally concealing a material fact relating to the conclus ion of thecontract or supplying false information;(iii) any other conduct which violates the principle of good faith.Article 43 Trade Secrets; Liability for Disclosure or Improper UseA party may not disclose or improperly use any trade secret which it became aware of in the course of negotiating a contract, regardless o f whether a contract is formed. If the party disclosed or improperly used such trade secret, thereby causing loss to the other party, it s hall be liable for damages.Chapter Three Validity of ContractsArticle 44 Effectiveness of ContractA lawfully formed contract becomes effective upon its formation. Where effectiveness of a contract is subject to any procedure such as approval or registration, etc. as required by a relevant law or admi nistrative regulation, such provision applies.Article 45 Conditions Precedent; Conditions Subsequent; Improper Impa irment orFacilitationThe parties may prescribe that effectiveness of a contract be subjectto certain conditions. A contract subject to a condition precedent b ecomes effective once such condition is satisfied. A contract subject to a condition subsequent is extinguished once such condition is sat isfied.Where in order to further its own interests, a party improperly impai red the satisfaction of a condition, the condition is deemed to have been satisfied; where a party improperly facilitated the satisfaction of a condition, the condition is deemed not to have been satisfied.Article 46 Contract TermThe parties may prescribe a term for a contract. A contract subject t o a time of commencement becomes effective at such time. A contract s ubject to a time of expiration is extinguished at such time.Article 47 Contract by Person with Limited CapacityA contract concluded by a person with limited capacity for civil act is valid upon ratification by the legal agent thereof, provided that a contract from which such person accrues benefits only or the conclu sion of which is appropriate for his age, intelligence or mental heal th does not require ratification by his legal agent.The other party may demand that the legal agent ratify the contract w ithin one month. If the legal agent fails to manifest his intention, he is deemed to have declined to ratify the contract. Prior to ratifi cation of the contract, the other party in good faith is entitled to cancel the contract. Cancellation shall be effected by notification.Article 48 Contract by Unauthorized AgentAbsent ratification by the principal, a contract concluded on his beh alf by a person who lacked agency authority, who acted beyond his age ncy authority or whose agency authority was extinguished is not bindi ng upon the principal unless ratified by him, and the person performi ng such act is liable.The other party may demand that the principal ratify the contract wit hin one month. Where the principal fails to manifest his intention, h e is deemed to have declined to ratify the contract. Prior to ratific ation of the contract, the other party in good faith is entitled to c ancel the contract. Cancellation shall be effected by notification.Article 49 Contract by Person with Apparent Agency AuthorityWhere the person lacking agency authority, acting beyond his agency a uthority, or whose agency authority was extinguished concluded a cont ract in the name of the principal, if it was reasonable for the other party to believe that the person performing the act had agency autho rity, such act of agency is valid.Article 50 Contract Executed by Legal RepresentativeWhere the legal representative or the person-in-charge of a legal per son or an organization of any other nature entered into a contract ac ting beyond his scope of authority, unless the other party knew or sh ould have known that he was acting beyond his scope of authority, suc h act of representation is valid.Article 51 Unauthorized Disposal of Property through ContractWhere a piece of property belonging to another person was disposed of by a person without the power to do so, such contract is nevertheles s valid once the person with the power to its disposal has ratified t he contract, or if the person lacking the power to dispose of it when the contract was concluded has subsequently acquired such power.Article 52 Invalidating CircumstancesA contract is invalid in any of the following circumstances:(i) One party induced conclusion of the contract through fraud or dur ess, thereby harming the interests of the state;(ii) The parties colluded in bad faith, thereby harming the interests of the state, the collective or any third party;(iii) The parties intended to conceal an illegal purpose under the gu ise of a legitimate transaction;(iv) The contract harms public interests;(v) The contract violates a mandatory provision of any law or adminis trative regulation.Article 53 Invalidity of Certain Exculpatory ProvisionsThe following exculpatory provisions in a contract are invalid(i) excluding one party's liability for personal injury caused to the other party;(ii) excluding one party's liability for property loss caused to the other party by its intentional misconduct or gross negligence.Article 54 Contract Subject to Amendment or CancellationEither of the parties may petition the People's Court or an arbitrati on institution for amendment or cancellation of a contract if:(i) the contract was concluded due to a material mistake;(ii) the contract was grossly unconscionable at the time of its concl usion.If a party induced the other party to enter into a contract against i ts true intention by fraud or duress, or by taking advantage of the o ther party's hardship, the aggrieved party is entitled to petition th e People's Court or an arbitration institution for amendment or cance llation of the contract.Where a party petitions for amendment of the contract, the People's C ourt or arbitration institution may not cancel the contract instead.Article 55 Extinguishment of Cancellation RightA party's cancellation right is extinguished in any of the following circumstances:(i) It fails to exercise the cancellation right within one year, comm encing on the date when the party knew or should have known the cause for the cancellation;(ii) Upon becoming aware of the cause for cancellation, it waives the cancellation right by express statement or by conduct.Article 56 Effect of Invalidation or Cancellation; Partial Invalidati on orCancellationAn invalid or canceled contract is not legally binding ab initio. Whe re a contract is partially invalid, and the validity of the remaining provisions thereof is not affected as a result, the remaining provis ions are nevertheless valid.Article 57 Independence of Dispute Resolution ProvisionThe invalidation, cancellation or discharge of a contract does not impair the validity of the contract provision concerning the method of dispute resolution, which exists independently in the contract.Article 58 Remedies in Case of Invalidation or CancellationAfter a contract was invalidated or canceled, the parties shall make restitution of any property acquired thereunder; where restitution in kind is not possible or necessary, allowance shall be made in money based on the value of the property. The party at fault shall indemnif y the other party for its loss sustained as a result. Where both part ies were at fault, the parties shall bear their respective liabilitie s accordingly.Article 59 Remedies in Case of Collusion in Bad FaithWhere the parties colluded in bad faith, thereby harming the interest s of the state, the collective or a third person, any property acquir ed as a result shall be turned over to the state or be returned to th e collective or the third person.Chapter Four Performance of ContractsArticle 60 Full Performance; Performance in Good FaithThe parties shall fully perform their respective obligations in accor dance with the contract.The parties shall abide by the principle of good faith, and perform o bligations such as notification, assistance, and confidentiality, etc. in light of the nature and purpose of the contract and in accordance with the relevant usage.Article 61 Indeterminate Terms; Supplementary AgreementIf a term such as quality, price or remuneration, or place of perform ance etc. was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, after the contrac t has taken effect, the parties may supplement it through agreement; if the parties fail to reach a supplementary agreement, such term sha ll be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the co ntract or in accordance with the relevant usage.Article 62 Gap FillingWhere a relevant term of the contract was not clearly prescribed, and cannot be determined in accordance with Article 61 hereof, one of the following provisions applies:(i) If quality requirement was not clearly prescribed, performance sh all be in accordance with the state standard or industry standard; ab sent any state or industry standard, performance shall be in accordan ce with the customary standard or any particular standard consistent with the purpose of the contract;(ii) If price or remuneration was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be in accordance with the prevailing market price at the place of performance at the time the contract was concluded, and if adopti on of a price mandated by the government or based on government issue d pricing guidelines is required by law, such requirement applies; (iii) Where the place of performance was not clearly prescribed, if t he obligation is payment of money, performance shall be at the place where the payee is located; if the obligation is delivery of immovabl e property, performance shall be at the place where the immovable pro perty is located; for any other subject matter, performance shall be at the place where the obligor is located;(iv) If the time of performance was not clearly prescribed, the oblig or may perform, and the obligee may require performance, at any time, provided that the other party shall be given the time required for p reparation;(v) If the method of performance was not clearly prescribed, performa nce shall be rendered in a manner which is conducive to realizing the purpose of the contract;(vi) If the party responsible for the expenses of performance was not clearly prescribed, the obligor shall bear the expenses.Article 63 Performance at Government Mandated PriceWhere a contract is to be implemented at a price mandated by the gove rnment or based on government issued pricing guidelines, if the gover nment adjusts the price during the prescribed period of delivery, the contract price shall be the price at the time of delivery. Where a p arty delays in delivering the subject matter, the original price appl ies if the price has increased, and the new price applies if the pric e has decreased. Where a party delays in taking delivery or making payment, the new price applies if the price has increased, and the orig inal price applies if the price has decreased.Article 64 Performance toward a Third PersonWhere the parties prescribed that the obligor render performance to a third person, if the obligor fails to render its performance to the third person, or rendered non-conforming performance, it shall be lia ble to the obligee for breach of contract.Article 65 Performance by a Third PersonWhere the parties prescribed that a third person render performance t o the obligee, if the third person fails to perform or rendered non-c onforming performance, the obligor shall be liable to the obligee for breach of contract.Article 66 Simultaneous PerformanceWhere the parties owe performance toward each other and there is no o rder of performance, the parties shall perform simultaneously. Prior to performance by the other party, one party is entitled to reject it s requirement for performance. If the other party rendered non-confor ming performance, one party is entitled to reject its corresponding r equirement for performance.Article 67 Consecutive PerformanceWhere the parties owe performance toward each other and there is an o rder of performance, prior to performance by the party required to pe rform first, the party who is to perform subsequently is entitled to reject its requirement for performance. If the party required to perf orm first rendered non-conforming performance, the party who is to pe rform subsequently is entitled to reject its corresponding requiremen t for performance.Article 68 Right to Suspend PerformanceThe party required to perform first may suspend its performance if it has conclusive evidence establishing that the other party is in any of the following circumstances:(i) Its business has seriously deteriorated;(ii) It has engaged in transfer of assets or withdrawal of funds for。
2024版合同法英语2024 Contract Law in English1. Introduction- This contract is governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction] as of the year 2024.- The parties involved agree to the terms and conditions set forth herein.2. Parties- Party A: [Full Legal Name], a [Jurisdiction] entity.- Party B: [Full Legal Name], a [Jurisdiction] entity.3. Objective- The purpose of this contract is to establish the terms for [specific transaction or service].4. Scope of Work- Party A agrees to provide [specific services or deliverables].- Party B agrees to pay the agreed-upon price for the services or deliverables.5. Term- This contract shall commence on [start date] and shall continue until [end date] unless terminated earlier as per the terms of this contract.6. Payment Terms- Party B shall pay Party A an amount of [amount] due [payment schedule].- Late payment shall incur interest at a rate of [interest rate] per annum.7. Confidentiality- Both parties agree to keep all information disclosed during the term of this contract confidential.8. Intellectual Property- Party A retains all rights to any intellectual property created as part of the services provided.- Party B acquires a license to use the intellectual property for the agreed-upon purpose.9. Warranty- Party A warrants that the services provided will meet the agreed-upon standards.- Party B warrants that the payment will be made as per the agreed schedule.10. Termination- Either party may terminate this contract with [notice period] written notice to the other party.- Termination for breach is effective immediately upon written notice.11. Dispute Resolution- Any disputes arising under this contract shall be resolved through mediation or arbitration as per[Jurisdiction] law.12. Amendments- This contract may only be amended in writing and signed by both parties.13. Entire Agreement- This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements.14. Governing Law- This contract is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction].15. Severability- If any provision of this contract is found to beinvalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.16. Counterparts- This contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.17. Notices- All notices under this contract shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses specified in this contract.18. Assignment- Neither party may assign this contract or any rights orobligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.19. Force Majeure- Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control.20. Signature- The parties have executed this contract on the date first above written.Party A:[Full Legal Name][Signature][Date]Party B:[Full Legal Name][Signature][Date]。
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Article 1 This Law is formulated with a view to protecting the lawful rights and interests of the parties to contracts, maintaining the social economic order and promoting the progress of the socialist modernization drive.Article 2 A contract in this Law refers to an agreement establishing, modifying and terminating the civil rights and obligations between subjects of equal footing, that is, between......Contract Law of the People's Republic of China法院版GENERAL PROVISIONSCHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONSCHAPTER 2 CONCLUSION OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 3 EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 5 MODIFICATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 6 TERMINATION OF THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTS CHAPTER 7 LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACTSCHAPTER 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSSPECIFIC PROVISIONSCHAPTER 9 CONTRACTS FOR SALESCHAPTER 10 CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRICITY, WATER, GAS OR HEATINGCHAPTER 11 CONTRACTS FOR DONATIONCHAPTER 12 CONTRACTS FOR LOANSCHAPTER 13 CONTRACTS FOR LEASECHAPTER 14 CONTRACTS FOR FINANCIAL LEASECHAPTER 15 CONTRACTS FOR WORKCHAPTER 16 CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSCHAPTER 17 CONTRACTS FOR TRANSPORTATIONSECTION 1 GENERAL RULESSECTION 2 CONTRACTS FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORTATIONSECTION 3 CONTRACTS FOR GOODS TRANSPORTATIONSECTION 4 CONTRACTS FOR MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 18 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNOLOGYSECTION 1 GENERAL RULESSECTION 2 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTSECTION 3 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERSECTION 4 CONTRACTS FOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL SERVICE CHAPTER 19 CONTRACTS FOR STORAGECHAPTER 20 CONTRACTS FOR WAREHOUSINGCHAPTER 21 CONTRACTS FOR COMMISSIONCHAPTER 22 CONTRACTS FOR BROKERAGECHAPTER 23 CONTRACTS FOR INTERMEDIATIONSUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONSArticle 1 This Law is formulated with a view to protecting the lawful rights and interests of the parties to contracts, maintaining the social economic order and promoting the progress of the socialist modernization drive.Article 2 A contract in this Law refers to an agreement establishing, modifying and terminating the civil rights and obligations between subjects of equal footing, that is, between natural persons, legal persons or other organizations.Agreements involving personal status relationship such as on matrimony, adoption, guardianship, etc. shall apply the provisions of other Laws.Article 3 The parties to a contract shall have equal legal status. No party may impose its will on the other party.Article 4 The parties shall have the rights to be voluntary to enter into a contract in accordance with the law. No unit or individual may illegally interfere.Article 5 The parties shall abide by the principle offairness in defining the rights and obligations of each party.Article 6 The parties must act in accordance with the principle of good faith, no matter in exercising rights or in performing obligations.Article 7 In concluding and performing a contract, the parties shall abide by the laws and administrative regulations, observe social ethics. Neither party may disrupt the socio-economic order or damage the public interests.Article 8 As soon as a contract is established in accordance with the law, it shall be legally binding on the parties. The parties shall perform their respective obligations in accordance with the terms of the contract. Neither party may unilaterally modify or rescind the contract.The contract established according to law shall be under the protection of law.CHAPTER 2 CONCLUSION OF CONTRACTSArticle 9 In concluding a contract, the parties shall have appropriate civil capacity of right and civil capacity of conduct.The parties may conclude a contract through an agent in accordance with the law.Article 10 The parties may conclude a contract in written,oral or other forms.Where the laws or administrative regulations require a contract to be concluded in written form, the contract shall be in written form. If the parties agree to do so, the contract shall be concluded in written form.Article 11 The written forms mean the forms which can show the described contents visibly, such as a written contractual agreement, letters, and data-telex (including telegram, telex, fax, EDI and e-mails).Article 12 The contents of a contract shall be agreed upon by the parties, and shall contain the following clauses in general:(1) title or name and domicile of the parties;(2) contract object;(3) quantity;(4) quality;(5) price or remuneration;(6) time limit, place and method of performance;(7) liability for breach of contract; and(8) methods to settle disputes.The parties may conclude a contract by reference to the model text of each kind of contract.Article 13 The parties shall conclude a contract in the form of an offer and acceptance.Article 14 An offer is a proposal hoping to enter into a contract with other parties. The proposal shall comply with the following stipulations:(1) Its contents shall be detailed and definite;(2) It indicates the proposal of the offeror to be bound in case of acceptance.Article 15 An invitation for offer is a proposal for requesting other parties to make offers to the principal. Price forms mailed, public notices of auction and tender, prospectuses and commercial advertisements, etc. are invitations for offer.Where the contents of a commercial advertisement comply with the terms of the offer, it may be regarded as an offer.Article 16 An offer becomes effective when it reaches the offeree.If a contract is concluded by means of data-telex, and a recipient appoints a specific system to receive the data-telex, the time when the data-telex enters the system shall be the time of arrival; if no specific system is appointed, the time when the data-telex first enters any of the recipient's systems shall be regarded as the time of arrival.Article 17 An offer may be withdrawn, if the withdrawal notice reaches the offeree before or at the same time when the offer arrives.Article 18 An offer may be revoked, if the revocation reaches the offeree before it has dispatched an acceptance.Article 19 An offer may not be revoked, if(1) the offeror indicates a fixed time for acceptance or otherwise explicitly states that the offer is irrevocable; or(2) the offeree has reasons to rely on the offer as being irrevocable and has made preparation for performing the contract.Article 20 An offer shall be null and void under any of the following circumstances:(1) The notice of rejection reaches the offeror;(2) The offeror revokes its offer in accordance with the law;(3) The offeree fails to make an acceptance at the time when the time limit for acceptance expires;(4) The offeree substantially alters the contents of the offer.Article 21 An acceptance is a statement made by the offeree indicating assent to an offer.Article 22 Except that it is based on transaction practices or that the offer indicates an acceptance may be made by performing an act, the acceptance shall be made by means of notice.Article 23 An acceptance shall reach the offeror within the time limit fixed in the offer.Where no time limit is fixed in the offer, the acceptance shall arrive in accordance with the following provisions:(1) If the offer is made in dialogues, the acceptance shall be made immediately except as otherwise agreed upon by the parties;(2) If the offer is made in forms other than a dialogue, the acceptance shall arrive within a reasonable period of time.Article 24 Where the offer is made in a letter or a telegram, the time limit for acceptance commences from the date shown in the letter or from the moment the telegram is handed in for dispatch. If no such date is shown in the letter, it commences from the date shown on the envelope. Where an offer is made by means of instantaneous communication, such as telephone or facsimile, the time limit for acceptance commences from the moment that the offer reaches the offeree.Article 25 A contract is established when the acceptancebecomes effective.Article 26 An acceptance becomes effective when its notice reaches the offeror. If an acceptance needn't be notified, it becomes effective when an act of acceptance is performed in accordance with transaction practices or as required in the offer.Where a contract is concluded in the form of data-telex, the time when an acceptance arrives shall apply the provisions of Paragraph 2, Article 16 of this Law.Article 27 An acceptance may be withdrawn, but a notice of withdrawal shall reach the offeror before the notice of acceptance reaches the offeror or at the same time when the acceptance reaches the offeror.Article 28 Where an offeree makes an acceptance beyond the time limit for acceptance, the acceptance shall be a new offer except that the offeror informs the offeree of the effectiveness of the said acceptance promptly.Article 29 If the offeree dispatches the acceptance within the time limit for acceptance which can reach the offeror in due time under normal circumstances, but the acceptance reaches the offeror beyond the time limit because of other reasons, the acceptance shall be effective, except that, the offeror informsthe offeree promptly that it does not accept the acceptance because it exceeds the time limit for acceptance.Article 30 The contents of an acceptance shall comply with those of the offer. If the offeree substantially modifies the contents of the offer, it shall constitute a new offer. The modification relating to the contract object, quality, quantity, price or remuneration, time or place or method of performance, liabilities for breach of contract and the settlement of disputes, etc., shall constitute the substantial modification of an offer.Article 31 If the acceptance does not substantially modifies the contents of the offer, it shall be effective, and the contents of the contract shall be subject to those of the acceptance, except as rejected promptly by the offeror or indicated in the offer that an acceptance may not modify the offer at all.Article 32 Where the parties conclude a contract in written form, the contract is established when both parties sign or affix a seal on it.Article 33 Where the parties conclude the contract in the form of a letter or data-telex, etc., one party may request to sign a letter of confirmation before the conclusion of thecontract. The contract shall be established at the time when the letter of confirmation is signed.Article 34 The place of effectiveness of an acceptance shall be the place of the establishment of the contract.If the contract is concluded in the form of data-telex, the main business place of the receipient shall be the place of establishment. If no main business place, its habitual residence shall be considered to be the place of establishment. Where the parties agree otherwise, the place of establishment shall be subject to that agreement.Article 35 Where the parties conclude a contract in written form, the place where both parties sign or affix a seal shall be the place where the contract is established.Article 36 A contract, which shall be concluded in written form as provided for by the laws and administrative regulations or as agreed upon by the parties, shall be established, as the parties do not use the written form, but one party has performed the principal obligation and the other party has received it.Article 37 A contract, which is concluded in written form, shall be eslablished, if one party has performed its principal obligation and the other party has received it before signiture or affixing with a seal.Article 38 In case the State issues a mandatory plan or a State purchasing order task based on necessity, the relevant legal persons or other organizations shall conclude contracts between them in accordance with the rights and obligations as stipulated by the relevant laws and administrative regulations.Article 39 Where standard terms are adopted in concluding a contract, the party which supplies the standard terms shall define the rights and obligations between the parties abiding by the principle of fairness, request the other party to note the exclusion or restriction of its liabilities in reasonable ways, and explain the standard terms according to the requirement of the other party.Standard terms are clauses which are prepared in advance for general and repeated use by one party and which are not negotiatied with the other party in concluding a contract.Article 40 When standard terms are under the circumstances stipulated in Article 52 and Article 53 of this Law, or the party which supplies the standard terms exempts itself from its liabilities, weights the liabilities of the other party, and excludes the rights of the other party, the terms shall be null and void.Article 41 If a dispute over the understanding of thestandard terms occurs, it shall be interpreted according to general understanding. Where there are two or more kinds of interpretation, an interpretation unfavourable to the party supplying the standard terms shall be preferred. Where the standard terms are inconsistent with non-standard terms, the latter shall be adopted.Article 42 The party shall be liable for damages if it is under one of the following circumstances in concluding a contract and thus causing losses to the other party:(1) disguising and pretending to conclude a contract, and negotiating in bad faith;(2) concealing deliberately the important facts relating to the conclusion of the contract or providing deliberately false information;(3) performing other acts which violate the principle of good faith.Article 43 A business secret the parties learn in concluding a contract shall not be disclosed or unfairly used, no matter the contract is established or not. The party who causes the other party to suffer from losses due to disclosing or unfairly using the business secret shall be liable for damages.CHAPTER 3 EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACTSArticle 44 The contract established according to law becomes effective when it is established.With regard to contracts which are subject to approval or registration as provided for by the laws or administrative regulations, the provisions thereof shall be followed.Article 45 The parties may agree on some collateral conditions relating to the effectiveness of a contract. The contract with entry-into-force conditions shall be effective when such conditions are accomplished. The contract with dissolving conditions shall be null and void when such conditions are accomplished.To unfairly prevent the conditions from being accomplished by one party for its own interests shall be regarded as those conditions have been accomplished. To unfairly promoting the accomplishment of such conditions by one party shall be regarded as non-accomplishment.Article 46 The parties may agree on a conditional time period as to the effectiveness of the contract. A contract subject to an effective time period shall come into force when the period expires. A contract with termination time period shall become invalid when the period expires.Article 47 A contract concluded by a person with limitedcivil capacity of conduct shall be effective after being ratified afterwards by the person's statutory agent, but a pure profit-making contract or a contract concluded which is appropriate to the person's age, intelligence or mental health conditions need not be ratified by the person's statutory agent.The counterpart may urge the statutory agent to ratify the contract within one month. It shall be regarded as a refusal of ratification that the statutory agent does not make any expression. A bona fide counterpart has the right to withdraw it before the contract is ratified. The withdrawal shall be made by means of notice.Article 48 A contract concluded by an actor who has no power of agency, who oversteps the power of agency, or whose power of agency has expired and yet concludes it on behalf of the principal, shall have no legally binding force on the principal without ratification by the principal, and the actor shall be held liable.The counterpart may urge the principal to ratify it within one month. It shall be regarded as a refusal of ratification that the principal does not make any expression. A bona fide counterpart has the right to withdraw it before the contract is ratified. The withdrawal shall be made by means of notice.Article 49 If an actor has no power of agency, oversteps the power of agency, or the power of agency has expired and yet concludes a contract in the principal's name, and the counterpart has reasons to trust that the actor has the power of agency, the act of agency shall be effective.Article 50 Where a statutory representative or a responsible person of a legal person or other organization oversteps his/her power and concludes a contract, the representative act shall be effective except that the counterpart knows or ought to know that he/she is overstepping his/her powers.Article 51 Where a person having no right to disposal of property disposes of other persons' properties, and the principal ratifies the act afterwards or the person without power of disposal has obtained the power after concluding a contract, the contract shall be valid.Article 52 A contract shall be null and void under any of the following circumstances:(1) A contract is concluded through the use of fraud or coercion by one party to damage the interests of the State;(2) Malicious collusion is conducted to damage the interests of the State, a collective or a third party;(3) An illegitimate purpose is concealed under the guise of legitimate acts;(4) Damaging the public interests;(5) Violating the compulsory provisions of the laws and administrative regulations.Article 53 The following immunity clauses in a contract shall be null and void:(1) those that cause personal injury to the other party;(2) those that cause property damages to the other party as a result of deliberate intent or gross fault.Article 54 A party shall have the right to request the people's court or an arbitration institution to modify or revoke the following contracts:(1) those concluded as a result of serious misunderstanding;(2) those that are obviously unfair at the time when concluding the contract.If a contract is concluded by one party against the other party's true intentions through the use of fraud, coercion or exploitation of the other party's unfavorable position, the injured party shall have the right to request the people's court or an arbitration institution to modify or revoke it.Where a party requests for modification, the people's court or the arbitration institution may not revoke the contract.Article 55 The right to revoke a contract shall extinguish under any of the following circumstances:(1) A party having the right to revoke the contract fails to exercise the right within one year from the day that it knows or ought to know the revoking causes;(2) A party having the right to revoke the contract explicitly expresses or conducts an act to waive the right after it knows the revoking causes.Article 56 A contract that is null and void or revoked shall have no legally binding force ever from the very beginning. If part of a contract is null and void without affecting the validity of the other parts, the other parts shall still be valid.Article 57 If a contract is null and void, revoked or terminated, it shall not affect the validity of the dispute settlement clause which is independently existing in the contract.Article 58 The property acquired as a result of a contract shall be returned after the contract is confirmed to be null and void or has been revoked; where the property can not be returnedor the return is unnecessary, it shall be reimbursed at its estimated price. The party at fault shall compensate the other party for losses incurred as a result therefrom. If both parties are at fault, each party shall respectively be liable.Article 59 If the parties have maliciously conducted collusion to damage the interests of the State, a collective or a third party, the property thus acpuired shall be turned over to the State or returned to the collective or the third party.CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTSArticle 60 The parties shall perform their obligations thoroughly according to the terms of the contract.The parties shall abide by the principle of good faith and perform the obligations of notice, assistance and maintaining confidentiality, etc. based on the character and purpose of the contract or the transaction practices.Article 61 Where, after the contract becomes effective, there is no agreement in the contract between the parties on the terms regarding quality, price or remuneration and place of performance, etc. or such agreement is unclear, the parties may agree upon supplementary terms through consultation. In case of a failure in doing so, the terms shall be determined from the context of relevant clauses of the contract or by transactionpractices.Article 62 If the relevant terms of a contract are unclear, nor can it be determined according to the provisions of Article 61 of this Law, the provisions below shall be applied:(1) If quality requirements are unclear, the State standards or trade standards shall be applied; if there are no State standards or trade standards, generally held standards or specific standards in conformity with the purpose of the contract shall be applied.(2) If the price or remuneration is unclear, the market price of the place of performance at the time concluding the contract shall be applied; if the government-fixed price or government-directed price shall be followed in accordance with the law, the provisions of the law shall be applied.(3) If the place of performance is unclear, and the payment is currency, the performance shall be effected at the place of location of the party receiving the payment; if real estate is to be delivered, the performance shall be effected at the place of location of the real estate; in case of other contract objects, the performance shall be effected at the place of location of the party fulfilling the obligations.(4) If the time limit for performance is unclear, theobligor may at any time fulfill the obligations towards the obligee; the obligee may also demand at any time that the obligor performs the obligations, but a time period for necessary preparation shall be given to the obligor.(5) If the method of performance is unclear, the method which is advantageous to realize the purpose of the contract shall be adopted.(6) If the burden of the expenses of performance is unclear, the cost shall be assumed by the obligor.Article 63 In cases where the government-fixed price or government- directed price is followed in a contract, if the said price is readjusted within the time limit for delivery as stipulated in the contract, the payment shall be calculated according to the price at the time of delivery. If the delivery of the object is delayed and the price has risen, the original price shall be adopted; while the price has dropped, the new price shall be adopted. In the event of delay in taking delivery of the object or late payment, if the price has risen, the new price shall be adopted; while the price has dropped, the original price shall be adopted.Article 64 Where the parties agree that the obligor performs the obligations to a third party, and the obligor fails toperform the obligations to the third party or the performance does not meet the terms of the contract, the obligor shall be liable to the obligee for the breach of contract.Article 65 Where the parties agree that a third party performs the obligations to the obligee, and the third party fails to perform the obligations or the performance does not meet the terms of the contract, the obligor shall be liable to the obligee for the breach of contract.Article 66 If both parties have obligations towards each other and there is no order of priority in respect of the performance of obligations, the parties shall perform the obligations simultaneously. One party has the right to reject the other party's request for performance before the other party's performance. One party has the right to reject the other party's corresponding request for performance if the other party's performance does not meet the terms of the contract.Article 67 Where both parties have obligations towards each other and there has been an order of priority in respect of the performance, and the party which shall render its performance first has not rendered the performance, the party which may render its performance lately has the right to reject the other party's request for performance. Where the party which shallrender its performance first violates the terms of a contract while fulfilling the obligations, the party which may render its performance lately has the right to reject the other party's corresponding request for performance.Article 68 One party, which shall render its performance first, may suspend its performance, if it has conclusive evidence that the other party is under any of the following circumstances:(1) Its business conditions are seriously deteriorating;(2) It moves away its property and takes out its capital secretly to evade debt;(3) It loses its commercial credibility;(4) Other circumstances showing that it loses or is possible to lose the capacity of credit.Where a party suspends performance of a contract without conclusive evidence, it shall be liable for the breach of contract.Article 69 One party to a contract which suspends its performance of the contract in accordance with the provisions of Article 68 of this Law, shall promptly inform the other party of such suspension. It shall resume its performance of the contract when the other party provides a sure guarantee. Afterthe suspension of the performance, if the other party does not reinstate its capacity of performance and does not provide with a sure guarantee, the party suspending performance of the contract may rescind the contract.Article 70 If the obligee does not notify the obligor its separation, merger or a change of its domicile so as to make it difficult for the obligor to perform the obligations, the obligor may suspend the performance of the contract or have the object deposited.Article 71 The obligee may reject an advance performance of the contract by the obligor, except that the advance performance does not damage the interests of the obligee.Additional expenses caused to the obligee by advance performance shall be borne by the obligor.Article 72 The obligee may reject the partial performance of the contract by the obligor, except that the partial performance does not damage the interests of the obligee.Additional expenses caused to the obligee by partial performance shall be borne by the obligor.Article 73 If the obligor is indolent in exercising its due creditor's right, thus damaging the interests of the obligee, the obligee may request the people's court for subrogation inits own name, except that the creditor's right exclusively belongs to the obligor.The subrogation shall be exercised within the scope of the creditor's right of the obligee. The necessary expenses caused to the obligee by exercising subrogation shall be borne by the obligor.Article 74 If the obligor renounces its due creditor's right or transfers its property gratis, thus damaging the interests of the obligee, the obligee may request the people's court to revoke the obligor's act. If the obligor transfers its property at an obviously unreasonable low price, thus damaging the interests of the obligee, and the transferee knows such situation, the obligee may request the people's court to revoke the obligor's act.The right of revocation shall be exercised within the scope of the creditor's right of the obligee. The necessary expenses caused to the obligee by exercising the right of revocation shall be borne by the obligor.Article 75 The time limit for exercising the right of revocation shall be one year, commencing from the day when the obligee is aware or ought to be aware of the causes of revocation. If the right of revocation has not been exercised within five。
中华人民共和国合同法（英文）CONTRACT LAW OF THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA (Adopted and Promulgated by the Second Session of the Ninth National Peoples Congress on March 15, 1999 )CONTENTSGeneral ProvisionsChapter 1 General ProvisionsChapter 2 Formation of ContractsChapter 3 Validity of ContractsChapter 4 Performance of ContractsChapter 5 Amendment and Assignment of ContractsChapter 6 Discharge of Contractual Rights and ObligationsChapter 7 Liability for Breach of ContractsChapter 8 Miscellaneous ProvisionsSpecific ProvisionsChapter 9 Contracts for SalesChapter 10 Contracts for Supply and Use of Electricity, Water, Gas, or HeatingChapter 11 Contracts for DonationChapter 12 Contracts for LoansChapter 13 Contracts for LeaseChapter 14 Contracts for Financial LeaseChapter 15 Contracts for Hired WorksChapter 16 Contracts for Construction ProjectChapter 17 Contracts for TransportationChapter 18 Contracts for TechnologyChapter 19 Contracts for StorageChapter 20 Contracts for WarehousingChapter 21 Contracts for Agency AppointmentChapter 22 Contracts for BrokerageChapter 23 Contracts for IntermediationSupplementary ProvisionsChapter Two Formation of ContractsArticle 9 Capacity; Contract through AgentIn entering into a contract, the parties shall have the appropriate capacities for civil rights and civil acts.A party may appoint an agent to enter into a contract on its behalf under the law.Article 10 Forms of Contract; Writing RequirementA contract may be made in a writing, in an oral conversation, as well as in any other form.A contract shall be in writing if a relevant law or administrative regulation so requires. A contract shall be in writing if the parties have so agreed.Article 11 Definition of WritingA writing means a memorandum of contract, letter or electronic message (including telegram, telex, facsimile, electronic data exchange and electronic mail), etc. which is capable of expressing its contents in a tangible form.Article 12 Terms of ContractThe terms of a contract shall be prescribed by the parties, and generally include the following:(i) names of the parties and the domiciles thereof;(ii) subject matter;(iii) quantity;(iv) quality;(v) price or remuneration;(vi) time, place and method of performance;(vii) liabilities for breach of contract;(viii) method of dispute resolution.The parties may enter into a contract by referencing a model contract for the relevant contract category.Article 13 Offer-AcceptanceA contract is concluded by the exchange of an offer and an acceptance. Article 14 Definition of OfferAn offer is a partys manifestation of intention to enter into a contractwith the other party, which shall comply with the following:(i) Its terms are specific and definite;(ii) It indicates that upon acceptance by the offeree, the offeror will be bound thereby.Article 15 Invitation to OfferAn invitation to offer is a partys manifestation of intention to invite the other party to make an offer thereto. A delivered price list, announcement of auction, call for tender, prospectus, or commercial advertisement, etc. is an invitation to offer.A commercial advertisement is deemed an offer if its contents meet the requirements of an offer.Article 16 Effectiveness of Offer, Offer through Electronic MessageAn offer becomes effective when it reaches the offeree.When a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, if the recipient of an electronic message has designated a specific system to receive it, the time when the electronic message enters into such specific system is deemed its time of arrival; if no specific system has been designated, the time when the electronic message first enters into any of the recipients systems is deemed its time of arrival.Article 17 Withdrawal of OfferAn offer may be withdrawn. The notice of withdrawal shall reach the offeree before or at the same time as the offer.Article 18 Revocation of OfferAn offer may be revoked. The notice of revocation shall reach the offeree before it has dispatched a notice of acceptance.Article 19 Irrevocable OfferAn offer may not be revoked:(i) if it expressly indicates, whether by stating a fixed time for acceptance or otherwise, that it is irrevocable;(ii) if the offeree has reason to regard the offer as irrevocable, and has undertaken preparation for performance.Article 20 Extinguishment of OfferAn offer is extinguished in any of the following circumstances:(i) The notice of rejection reaches the offeror;(ii) The offeror lawfully revokes the offer;(iii) The offeree fails to dispatch its acceptance at the end of the period for acceptance;(iv) The offeree makes a material change to the terms of the offer. Article 21 Definition of AcceptanceAn acceptance is the offerees manifestation of intention to assent to an offer.Article 22 Mode of Acceptance; Acceptance by ConductAn acceptance shall be manifested by notification, except where it may be manifested by conduct in accordance with the relevant usage or asindicated in the offer.Article 23 Timely Dispatch of AcceptanceAn acceptance shall reach the offeror within the period prescribed in the offer.Where the offer does not prescribe a period for acceptance, the acceptance shall reach the offeror as follows:(i) Where the offer is made orally, the acceptance shall be dispatched immediately, unless otherwise agreed by the parties;(ii) Where the offer is made in a non-oral manner, the acceptance shall reach the offeror within a reasonable time.Article 24 Commencement of the Period for AcceptanceWhere an offer is made by a letter or a telegram, the period for acceptance commences on the date shown on the letter or the date on which the telegram is handed in for dispatch. If the letter does not specify a date, the period commences on the posting date stamped on the envelop. Where the offer is made through an instantaneous communication device such as telephone or facsimile, etc., the period for acceptance commences once the offer reaches the offeree.Article 25 Contract Formed upon Effectiveness of AcceptanceA contract is formed once the acceptance becomes effective.Article 26 Effectiveness of AcceptanceA notice of acceptance becomes effective once it reaches the offeror.Where the acceptance does not require notification, it becomes effective once an act of acceptance is performed in accordance with the relevant usage or as required by the offer.Where a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, the time of arrival of the acceptance shall be governed by Paragraph 2 of Article 16 hereof.Article 27 Withdrawal of AcceptanceAn acceptance may be withdrawn. The notice of withdrawal shall reach the offeror before or at the same time as the acceptance.Article 28 Late AcceptanceAn acceptance dispatched by the offeree after expiration of the period for acceptance constitutes a new offer, unless the offeror timely advises the offeree that the acceptance is valid.Article 29 Delayed Transmission of AcceptanceIf the offeree dispatched its acceptance within the period for acceptance, and the acceptance, which would otherwise have reached the offeror in due time under normal circumstances, reaches the offeror after expiration of the period for acceptance due to any other reason, the acceptance is valid, unless the offeror timely advises the offeree that the acceptance has been rejected on grounds of the delay.Article 30 Acceptance Containing Material ChangeThe terms of the acceptance shall be identical to those of the offer. Apurported acceptance dispatched by the offeree which materially alters the terms of the offer constitutes a new offer. A change in the subject matter, quantity, quality, price or remuneration, time, place and method of performance, liabilities for breach of contract or method of dispute resolution is a material change to the terms of the offer. Article 31 Acceptance Containing Non-material ChangesAn acceptance containing nonmaterial changes to the terms of the offer is nevertheless valid and the terms thereof prevail as the terms of the contract, unless the offeror timely objects to such changes or the offer indicated that acceptance may not contain any change to the terms thereof.Article 32 Time of Formation in Case of Memorandum of Contract Where the parties enter into a contract by a memorandum of contract, the contract is formed when it is signed or sealed by the parties. Article 33 Time of Formation in Case of Letters or Electronic Messages; Confirmation LetterWhere the parties enter into a contract by the exchange of letters or electronic messages, one party may require execution of a confirmation letter before the contract is formed. The contract is formed upon execution of the confirmation letter.Article 34 Place of Formation; Electronic MessagesThe place where the acceptance becomes effective is the place offormation of a contract.Where a contract is concluded by the exchange of electronic messages, the recipients main place of business is the place of formation of the contract; if the recipient does not have a main place of business, its habitual residence is the place of formation of the contract. If the parties have agreed otherwise, such agreement prevails.Article 35 Place of Formation in Case of Memorandum of Contract Where a contract is concluded by a memorandum of contract, its place of formation is the place where the parties sign or seal the contract. Article 36 Effect of Failure to Conclude Contract in WritingWhere a contract is to be concluded by a writing as required by the relevant law or administrative regulation or as agreed by the parties, if the parties failed to conclude the contract in writing but one party has performed its main obligation and the other party has accepted the performance, the contract is formed.Article 37 Effect of Failure to Sign in Case of Memorandum of Contract Where a contract is to be concluded by a memorandum of contract, if prior to signing or sealing of the contract, one party has performed its main obligation and the other party has accepted the performance, the contract is formed.Article 38 Contract under State Mandatory PlanWhere the state has, in light of its requirements, issued a mandatoryplan or state purchase order, the relevant legal persons and other organizations shall enter into a contract based on the rights and obligations of the parties prescribed by the relevant laws and administrative regulations.Article 39 Standard Terms; Duty to Call AttentionWhere a contract is concluded by way of standard terms, the party supplying the standard terms shall abide by the principle of fairness in prescribing the rights and obligations of the parties and shall, in a reasonable manner, call the other partys attention to the provision(s) whereby such partys liabilities are excluded or limited, and shall explain such provision(s) upon request by the other party.Standard terms are contract provisions which were prepared in advance by a party for repeated use, and which are not negotiated with the other party in the course of concluding the contract.Article 40 Invalidity of Certain Standard TermsA standard term is invalid if it falls into any of the circumstances set forth in Article 52 and Article 53 hereof, or if it excludes the liabilities of the party supplying such term, increases the liabilities of the other party, or deprives the other party of any of its material rights.Article 41 Dispute Concerning Construction of Standard TermIn case of any dispute concerning the construction of a standard term, such term shall be interpreted in accordance with common sense. If thestandard term is subject to two or more interpretations, it shall be interpreted against the party supplying it. If a discrepancy exists between the standard term and a non-standard term, the non-standard term prevails.Article 42 Pre-contract LiabilitiesWhere in the course of concluding a contract, a party engaged in any of the following conducts, thereby causing loss to the other party, it shall be liable for damages:(i) negotiating in bad faith under the pretext of concluding a contract; (ii) intentionally concealing a material fact relating to the conclusion of the contract or supplying false information;(iii) any other conduct which violates the principle of good faith. Article 43 Trade Secrets; Liability for Disclosure or Improper UseA party may not disclose or improperly use any trade secret which it became aware of in the course of negotiating a contract, regardless of whether a contract is formed. If the party disclosed or improperly used such trade secret, thereby causing loss to the other party, it shall be liable for damages.Chapter Three Validity of ContractsArticle 44 Effectiveness of ContractA lawfully formed contract becomes effective upon its formation. Where effectiveness of a contract is subject to any procedure such asapproval or registration, etc. as required by a relevant law or administrative regulation, such provision applies.Article 45 Conditions Precedent; Conditions Subsequent; Improper Impairment or FacilitationThe parties may prescribe that effectiveness of a contract be subject to certain conditions. A contract subject to a condition precedent becomes effective once such condition is satisfied. A contract subject to a condition subsequent is extinguished once such condition is satisfied. Where in order to further its own interests, a party improperly impaired the satisfaction of a condition, the condition is deemed to have been satisfied; where a party improperly facilitated the satisfaction of a condition, the condition is deemed not to have been satisfied.Article 46 Contract TermThe parties may prescribe a term for a contract. A contract subject to a time of commencement becomes effective at such time. A contract subject to a time of expiration is extinguished at such time.Article 47 Contract by Person with Limited CapacityA contract concluded by a person with limited capacity for civil act is valid upon ratification by the legal agent thereof, provided that a contract from which such person accrues benefits only or the conclusion of which is appropriate for his age, intelligence or mental health does not require ratification by his legal agent.The other party may demand that the legal agent ratify the contract within one month. If the legal agent fails to manifest his intention, he is deemed to have declined to ratify the contract. Prior to ratification of the contract, the other party in good faith is entitled to cancel the contract. Cancellation shall be effected by notification.Article 48 Contract by Unauthorized AgentAbsent ratification by the principal, a contract concluded on his behalf by a person who lacked agency authority, who acted beyond his agency authority or whose agency authority was extinguished is not binding upon the principal unless ratified by him, and the person performing such act is liable.The other party may demand that the principal ratify the contract within one month. Where the principal fails to manifest his intention, he is deemed to have declined to ratify the contract. Prior to ratification of the contract, the other party in good faith is entitled to cancel the contract. Cancellation shall be effected by notification.Article 49 Contract by Person with Apparent Agency AuthorityWhere the person lacking agency authority, acting beyond his agency authority, or whose agency authority was extinguished concluded a contract in the name of the principal, if it was reasonable for the other party to believe that the person performing the act had agency authority, such act of agency is valid.Article 50 Contract Executed by Legal RepresentativeWhere the legal representative or the person-in-charge of a legal person or an organization of any other nature entered into a contract acting beyond his scope of authority, unless the other party knew or should have known that he was acting beyond his scope of authority, such act of representation is valid.Article 51 Unauthorized Disposal of Property through ContractWhere a piece of property belonging to another person was disposed of by a person without the power to do so, such contract is nevertheless valid once the person with the power to its disposal has ratified the contract, or if the person lacking the power to dispose of it when the contract was concluded has subsequently acquired such power. Article 52 Invalidating CircumstancesA contract is invalid in any of the following circumstances:(i) One party induced conclusion of the contract through fraud or duress, thereby harming the interests of the state;(ii) The parties colluded in bad faith, thereby harming the interests of the state, the collective or any third party;(iii) The parties intended to conceal an illegal purpose under the guise of a legitimate transaction;(iv) The contract harms public interests;(v) The contract violates a mandatory provision of any law oradministrative regulation.Article 53 Invalidity of Certain Exculpatory ProvisionsThe following exculpatory provisions in a contract are invalid:(i) excluding one partys liability for personal injury caused to the other party;(ii) excluding one partys liability for property loss caused to the other party by its intentional misconduct or gross negligence.Article 54 Contract Subject to Amendment or CancellationEither of the parties may petition the Peoples Court or an arbitration institution for amendment or cancellation of a contract if:(i) the contract was concluded due to a material mistake;(ii) the contract was grossly unconscionable at the time of its conclusion.If a party induced the other party to enter into a contract against its true intention by fraud or duress, or by taking advantage of the other partys hardship, the aggrieved party is entitled to petition the Peoples Court or an arbitration institution for amendment or cancellation of the contract.Where a party petitions for amendment of the contract, the Peoples Court or arbitration institution may not cancel the contract instead. Article 55 Extinguishment of Cancellation RightA partys cancellation right is extinguished in any of the followingcircumstances:(i) It fails to exercise the cancellation right within one year, commencing on the date when the party knew or should have known the cause for the cancellation;(ii) Upon becoming aware of the cause for cancellation, it waives the cancellation right by express statement or by conduct.Article 56 Effect of Invalidation or Cancellation; Partial Invalidation or CancellationAn invalid or canceled contract is not legally binding ab initio. Where a contract is partially invalid, and the validity of the remaining provisions thereof is not affected as a result, the remaining provisions are nevertheless valid.Article 57 Independence of Dispute Resolution ProvisionThe invalidation, cancellation or discharge of a contract does not impair the validity of the contract provision concerning the method of dispute resolution, which exists independently in the contract.Article 58 Remedies in Case of Invalidation or CancellationAfter a contract was invalidated or canceled, the parties shall make restitution of any property acquired thereunder; where restitution in kind is not possible or necessary, allowance shall be made in money based on the value of the property. The party at fault shall indemnify the other party for its loss sustained as a result. Where both partieswere at fault, the parties shall bear their respective liabilities accordingly.Article 59 Remedies in Case of Collusion in Bad FaithWhere the parties colluded in bad faith, thereby harming the interests of the state, the collective or a third person, any property acquired as a result shall be turned over to the state or be returned to the collective or the third personChapter Four Performance of ContractsArticle 60 Full Performance; Performance in Good FaithThe parties shall fully perform their respective obligations in accordance with the contract.The parties shall abide by the principle of good faith, and perform obligations such as notification, assistance, and confidentiality, etc. in light of the nature and purpose of the contract and in accordance with the relevant usage.Article 61 Indeterminate Terms; Supplementary AgreementIf a term such as quality, price or remuneration, or place of performance etc. was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, after the contract has taken effect, the parties may supplement it through agreement; if the parties fail to reach a supplementary agreement, such term shall be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the contract or in accordance with the relevant usage.Article 62 Gap FillingWhere a relevant term of the contract was not clearly prescribed, and cannot be determined in accordance with Article 61 hereof, one of the following provisions applies:(i) If quality requirement was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be in accordance with the state standard or industry standard; absent any state or industry standard, performance shall be in accordance with the customary standard or any particular standard consistent with the purpose of the contract;(ii) If price or remuneration was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be in accordance with the prevailing market price at the place of performance at the time the contract was concluded, and if adoption of a price mandated by the government or based on government issued pricing guidelines is required by law, such requirement applies;(iii) Where the place of performance was not clearly prescribed, if the obligation is payment of money, performance shall be at the place where the payee is located; if the obligation is delivery of immovable property, performance shall be at the place where the immovable property is located; for any other subject matter, performance shall be at the place where the obligor is located;(iv) If the time of performance was not clearly prescribed, the obligor may perform, and the obligee may require performance, at any time,provided that the other party shall be given the time required for preparation;(v) If the method of performance was not clearly prescribed, performance shall be rendered in a manner which is conducive to realizing the purpose of the contract;(vi) If the party responsible for the expenses of performance was not clearly prescribed, the obligor shall bear the expenses.Article 63 Performance at Government Mandated PriceWhere a contract is to be implemented at a price mandated by the government or based on government issued pricing guidelines, if the government adjusts the price during the prescribed period of delivery, the contract price shall be the price at the time of delivery. Where a party delays in delivering the subject matter, the original price applies if the price has increased, and the new price applies if the price has decreased. Where a party delays in taking delivery or making payment, the new price applies if the price has increased, and the original price applies if the price has decreased.Article 64 Performance toward a Third PersonWhere the parties prescribed that the obligor render performance to a third person, if the obligor fails to render its performance to the third person, or rendered non-conforming performance, it shall be liable to the obligee for breach of contract.Article 65 Performance by a Third PersonWhere the parties prescribed that a third person render performance to the obligee, if the third person fails to perform or rendered non-conforming performance, the obligor shall be liable to the obligee for breach of contract.Article 66 Simultaneous PerformanceWhere the parties owe performance toward each other and there is no order of performance, the parties shall perform simultaneously. Prior to performance by the other party, one party is entitled to reject its requirement for performance. If the other party rendered non-conforming performance, one party is entitled to reject its corresponding requirement for performance.Article 67 Consecutive PerformanceWhere the parties owe performance toward each other and there is an order of performance, prior to performance by the party required to perform first, the party who is to perform subsequently is entitled to reject its requirement for performance. If the party required to perform first rendered non-conforming performance, the party who is to perform subsequently is entitled to reject its corresponding requirement for performance.Article 68 Right to Suspend PerformanceThe party required to perform first may suspend its performance if ithas conclusive evidence establishing that the other party is in any of the following circumstances:(i) Its business has seriously deteriorated;(ii) It has engaged in transfer of assets or withdrawal of funds for the purpose of evading debts;(iii) It has lost its business creditworthiness;(iv) It is in any other circumstance which will or may cause it to lose its ability to perform.Where a party suspends performance without conclusive evidence, it shall be liable for breach of contract.Article 69 Notification upon Suspension of Performance; TerminationIf a party suspends its performance in accordance with Article 68 hereof, it shall timely notify the other party.If the other party provides appropriate assurance for its performance, the party shall resume performance. After performance was suspended, if the other party fails to regain its ability to perform and fails to provide appropriate assurance within a reasonable time, the suspending party may terminate the contract.Article 70 Difficulty in Rendering Performance Due to Combination Where after effecting combination, division, or change of domicile, the obligee failed to notify the obligor, thereby making it difficult to render performance, the obligor may suspend its performance or place thesubject matter in escrow.Article 71 Right to Reject Early Performance; ExceptionThe obligee may reject the obligors early performance, except where such early performance does not harm the obligees interests.Any additional expense incurred by the obligee due to the obligors early performance shall be borne by the obligor.Article 72 Right to Reject Partial Performance; ExceptionAn obligee may reject the obligors partial performance, except where such partial performance does not harm the obligees interests.Any additional expense incurred by the obligee due to the obligors partial performance shall be borne by the obligor.Article 73 Subrogation; LimitationWhere the obligor delayed in exercising its creditors right against a third person that was due, thereby harming the obligee, the obligee may petition the Peoples Court for subrogation, except where such creditors right is exclusively personal to the obligor.The scope of subrogation is limited to the extent of the obligees right to performance. The necessary expenses for subrogation by the obligee shall be borne by the obligor.Article 74 Obligees Right to Cancel Manifestly Unreasonable Act by ObligorWhere the obligor waived its creditors right against a third person thatwas due or assigned its property without reward, thereby harming the obligee, the obligee may petition the Peoples Court for cancellation of the obligors act. Where the obligor assigned its property at a low price which is manifestly unreasonable, thereby harming the obligee, and the assignee was aware of the situation, the obligee may also petition the Peoples Court for cancellation of the obligors act.The scope of cancellation right is limited to the extent of the obligees right to performance. The necessary expenses for the obligees exercise of its cancellation right shall be borne by the obligor.Article 75 Time Limit for Exercising Obligees Cancellation RightThe obligees cancellation right shall be exercised within one year, commencing on the date when it became, or should have become, aware of the cause for cancellation. Such cancellation right is extinguished if not exercised within five years, commencing on the date of occurrence of the obligors act.Article 76 A Partys Internal Change Not Excuse for Nonperformance Once a contract becomes effective, a party may not refuse to perform its obligations thereunder on grounds of any change in its name or change of its legal representative, person in charge, or the person handling the contract.Chapter Five Amendment and Assignment of ContractsArticle 77 Amendment; Amendment Subject to Approval。
