## I.1. ORDER OF PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS 

## I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

If there is any conflict between different provisions in this contract, 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 contract. 

(b) The provisions set out in the general conditions take precedence over those in the other annexes. 

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

## I.2. SUBJECT MATTER 

The subject matter of the contract is to increase the flows of visitors from the People´s Republic of China to the European Union as well as to stimulate investment opportunities for EU companies in China where domestic tourism is booming. 

## I.3. ENTRY INTO FORCE AND DURATION 

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

I.3.2 The performance of the contract  cannot start before its entry into force. 

I.3.3 The duration of the performance of the contract must not exceed 18 months . Performance of the contract  starts from the date of entry into force of the contract. 

The period of performance of the contract may be extended only with the express written agreement of the parties before the expiration of such period. 

## I.4. PRICE 

## I.4.1. Price of the contract and maximum amount 

The price payable under this contract excluding renewals, reimbursement of expenses and price revision is EUR xxx  [ amount in figures and in words ]. 

## I.4.2. Price revision index 

Price revision is not applicable to this contract. 

## I.4.3. Reimbursement of expenses 

The total value of expenses may not exceed: 

(a) EUR 155.000  [ one hundred and fifty-five thousand euros ] throughout the duration of the contract including renewals; 

(b) EUR 155  [ one hundred and fifty-five euros ] by night for 1 person per EU-operator in China. 

