Guarantee execution conditions refer to the specific requirements that must be met by the beneficiary (usually the buyer or employer) when making a claim against the guarantor bank under a bank guarantee in international trade, if the applicant (usually the seller or contractor) fails to perform contractual obligations. These conditions are typically explicitly stated in the guarantee text, such as requiring the beneficiary to submit a written claim statement, describe the default, provide an arbitration award or court judgment, etc. Usage scenarios are mostly seen in performance guarantees, advance payment guarantees, and quality guarantees. Precautions include: conditions must be clear and operable, avoiding vague expressions that hinder claims; the beneficiary must strictly submit documents according to the conditions, otherwise the bank has the right to refuse payment. Difference from other terms: Guarantee execution conditions are different from guarantee effectiveness conditions (the latter refers to the prerequisites for the guarantee to take effect), and also different from guarantee expiration conditions (the latter refers to the time or event when the guarantee terminates). In addition, the execution conditions of an unconditional guarantee (on-demand guarantee) usually only require the beneficiary to submit a claim document that complies with the guarantee requirements, while a conditional guarantee may require proof of default.
📝 Examples
1. In a performance guarantee, the guarantee execution conditions stipulate: when claiming, the beneficiary must submit a written statement signed by its legal representative, stating that the applicant failed to complete the project as per the contract, and attach a default certificate issued by the supervising engineer. (Note: This example demonstrates the specific requirements of execution conditions under a performance guarantee, including a written statement and third-party certification.)
2. The execution conditions of an advance payment guarantee are: the beneficiary needs to provide a bank statement showing that the applicant failed to return the advance payment as per the contract, and a debt confirmation letter issued by an auditing institution recognized by both parties. (Note: This example reflects that the execution conditions of an advance payment guarantee require financial vouchers and audit confirmation to ensure the authenticity of the claim.)
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