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A Performance Guarantee Agreement is a crucial risk mitigation instrument in commercial transactions under Indian law. This document is typically used when one party requires security for the performance obligations of another party, particularly in high-value contracts, construction projects, or service agreements. The agreement details the scope of the guarantee, conditions for invocation, maximum liability, and validity period. It provides the Beneficiary with financial security while ensuring the Principal Debtor fulfills their contractual obligations. The document must comply with Indian Contract Act requirements and related banking regulations when banks are involved as guarantors. Performance Guarantee Agreements are especially common in government contracts, infrastructure projects, and large-scale commercial transactions where performance risk needs to be managed effectively.

1. Parties: Identifies the Guarantor, Principal Debtor/Primary Obligor, and Beneficiary with their full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Sets out the context of the primary obligation and the reason for providing the guarantee

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used in the agreement and establishes rules of interpretation

4. Guarantee and Indemnity: Core section detailing the scope and nature of the guarantee obligation

5. Maximum Liability: Specifies the maximum amount for which the guarantor can be held liable

6. Duration of Guarantee: Defines the time period for which the guarantee remains valid

7. Demands and Payments: Procedures for making demands under the guarantee and payment obligations

8. Guarantor's Representations and Warranties: Statements about the guarantor's capacity and authority to provide the guarantee

9. Continuing Security: Provisions establishing the guarantee as a continuing obligation

10. No Discharge of Liability: Circumstances that will not affect or discharge the guarantor's obligations

11. Costs and Expenses: Allocation of costs related to the preparation and enforcement of the guarantee

12. Notices: Communication procedures between parties

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Indian law as governing law and establishes jurisdiction for disputes

14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution formalities