## I.1. ORDER OF PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS 

## I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

If there is any conflict between different provisions in this FWC, the following rules must be applied: 

(a) The provisions set out in the special conditions take precedence over those in the other parts of the FWC. 

(b) The provisions set out in the general conditions take precedence over those in the order form  and specific contract (Annex III) 

(c) The provisions set out in the order form and specific contract (Annex III) take precedence over those in the other annexes. 

(d) The provisions set out in the tender specifications (Annex I) take precedence over those in the tender (Annex II). 

(e) The provisions set out in the FWC take precedence over those in the specific contracts. 

(f) The provisions set out in the specific contracts take precedence over those in the requests for services. 

(g) The provisions set out in the requests for services take precedence over those in the specific tenders. 

Any reference to specific contracts applies also to order forms. 

## I.2. SUBJECT MATTER 

The subject matter of the FWC is Development & Support of Infrastructure & Services related to EU Cyber Crisis Cooperation. 

## I.3. ENTRY INTO FORCE AND DURATION OF THE FWC 

I.3.1 The FWC enters into force on the date on which the last party signs it. 

I.3.2 The implementation of the FWC  cannot start before its entry into force. 

I.3.3 The FWC is concluded for a period of 12 months with effect from the date of its entry into force. 

I.3.4 The parties must sign any specific contract before the FWC expires. 

The FWC continues to apply to such specific contracts after its expiry. The services relating to such specific contracts must be performed no later than ten months after the expiry of the FWC. 

