An owner-contractor agreement and a subcontract are kept consistent through:
Explanation
A flow-down (or conduit) clause incorporates the prime contract's relevant terms into the subcontract, so the sub owes the general the same obligations the general owes the owner for that scope. An indemnity clause allocates liability for claims; it does not import the prime contract's terms. A pay-when-paid clause governs only the timing of payment. And a no-damages-for-delay clause limits one remedy. None of those three keeps the two contracts consistent.
Law Reference: Flow-down/conduit clause (industry practice); Civil Code §2782 (indemnity limits)This topic, taught in full in the CSLB Law & Business guide. CSLB Law & Business — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
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