Clause Definition

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About this page

This page is used to create standard clauses used in contracts. Clauses can be linked directly to a contract or to a clause set, which itself can be linked to a contract.

Menu path: RME > Contracts > Clause Definition (Search) > Clause Definition

 

Create a new clause

1.     In the RME Menu, select Contracts > Clause Definition.

2.     In the toolbar, click the New button.

3.     Complete the fields, using the table below as a guide.

4.     In the toolbar, click Save. To go back to the previous page, click it in the breadcrumb trail or use your browser Back button. The Related Clause related item becomes available. Click Add to add existing clauses to the clause set.

Clause: Fields

Default Field Label

Description

Clause Code *

Mandatory

Unique code to identify the clause

This can be configured to allow the user to enter a value or for the system to auto generate the code. For details, see User Code configuration.

Clause Name *

Mandatory

Name of the clause

Clause Text

Prescribed text of the clause

This can be formatted as required. See: Text editing toolbar

Clause Type

Type of clause, from a defined list

Examples: Conflict of interest, Confidentiality

Comments

Additional information about the clause set

Current?

Yes by default

Indicates if this clause is current

If the clause is no longer current, slide this to No.

Date Used From

Start date of the validity period of the clause

Date Used To

End date of the validity period of the clause

Status

Status of the clause, as required by your institution

This represents if the clause can be used in more than one contract without any changes to the clause definition.

Source

 

Manage Clause records

You manage core records from the module search page, Results tab. Select records in the grid and select the New, Delete and Export buttons on the toolbar in Clause Definition search.

 

Related topics

        Clause Set search

        Contracts search

        Contract

 

Product Key: Modules - Contracts

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