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.............................................................................. 5  \n7 Copyright ................................................................................................................................. 6  \n8 Information not to be divulged ............................................................................................... 6  \n9 Use of English language .......................................................................................................... 6  \nGENERAL OBLIGATIONS  \n10 Contractor’s obligations .......................................................................................................... 6  \n11 Contractor to execute Articles of Agreement .......................................................................... 6  \n12 Sureties or security .................................................................................................................. 6  \n13 Inspection of the Site ............................................................................................................... 7  \n14 Sufficiency of Tender ............................................................................................................... 8  \n15 Works to be to the satisfaction of the Supervising Officer ...................................................... 9  \n16 Programme to be furnished ..................................................................................................... 9  \n17 Contractor’s superintendence .................................................................................................. 9  \n18 Contractor’s employees ........................................................................................................... 9  \n19 Setting-out ............................................................................................................................... 9  \n20 Safety and security of the Works 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