Common use of of the Rules for Participation Clause in Contracts

of the Rules for Participation. − the beneficiaries must all together contribute to a smooth and successful implementation of the grant (i.e. contribute to the proper implementation of the action, comply with their own obligations under the GA and support the coordinator in his obligations). The signature arrangements are the following: − the coordinator directly signs the GA − the other beneficiaries sign the GA by signing the Accession Form (see Article 56). Amendments to the GA, if any, will be signed by the coordinator on their behalf. Applicants who accept the grant (by signing the GA) becomes a beneficiary of the grant and is bound by the entirety of its terms and conditions. This means that the beneficiaries must: − carry out the project (and especially the research work) as detailed in Annex 1 (‘technical implementation’) and − comply with all the other provisions of the GA and all the applicable provisions of EU, international and national law. Other entities which participate in the action but do not sign the GA (including entities linked to the beneficiaries) are considered as ‘third parties involved in the action’ (see Article 8). They are not bound by the terms and conditions of the GA; conversely, the Commission/Agency has no obligation vis-à-vis third parties.