Collateral warranty

A collateral warranty is a separate agreement between the contractor and the employer that sets out additional terms and conditions relating to the works. The collateral warranty will often contain provisions relating to the quality of the works, the performance of the contractor, the liability of the contractor, and the indemnity of the employer. The collateral warranty will also contain a clause specifying that the agreement is collateral to the main contract and that it will remain in force even if the main contract is terminated.