Am I liable for the subcontractor's mistakes?

Yes. You are liable to the client for the entire performance, including the part carried out by the subcontractor. That is why the subcontractor agreement must flow the same standards.

What is a back-to-back contract?

A back-to-back contract mirrors the key obligations from the main contract (SLA, penalties, confidentiality, IP) and passes them to the subcontractor, ensuring consistency throughout the chain.

How to structure payments to the subcontractor?

We recommend tying payments to the subcontractor to receipt of payment from the client (pay-when-paid clause). However, ensure this clause is not invalid as an abuse of market position.

Architects & designers Subcontractor agreement

Subcontractor agreement for Architects & designers

Architects coordinate structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical designers, and other specialists — each is a subcontractor and each needs clear terms of engagement. A subcontractor agreement defines the scope of design work, delivery deadlines, and liability for documentation errors. zipzipdoc generates it in 60 seconds.

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An architect needs a clear works contract for every project covering scope, fees, intellectual property rights and site supervision terms. zipzipdoc generates these documents on demand and lets clients sign online — no office visit required.

Subcontractor agreement

A subcontractor agreement mirrors the obligations from the main contract (back-to-back), including SLA, confidentiality, IP and liability. AI generates the agreement aligned with the main contract.

When to use a Subcontractor agreement

When hiring a subcontractor for a portion of work on a client project
When sourcing specialised capacity for a specific part of a contract
When you need to flow SLA obligations from the main contract to a partner
For regulated environments (construction, IT, healthcare) where subcontracting is controlled

What you get

Back-to-back conditions
Confidentiality and IP flow-down
Chain liability
Payment terms

Benefits for Architects & designers

Tailored works contract for each project
Site supervision as an amendment
Online signing by clients

FAQ

Questions about Subcontractor agreement

It depends on the main contract. Most project contracts require written client consent before engaging a subcontractor. Always check the main contract.

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