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第一章 總則
Chapter Ⅰ General Provisions
第一條 為保障社會(huì)主義市場(chǎng)經(jīng)濟(jì)的健康發(fā)展。保護(hù)經(jīng)濟(jì)合同當(dāng)事人的合法權(quán)益，維護(hù)社會(huì)經(jīng)濟(jì)秩序，促進(jìn)社會(huì)士義現(xiàn)代化建設(shè)，制定本法。
Article 1 This Law is formulated with a view to safeguarding the sound development of the socialist market economy, protecting the lawful rights and interests of the parties to economic contracts, maintaining the socio-economic order and promoting the progress of the socialist modernization drive.
第二條 本法適用于中等民事主體的法人。其他經(jīng)濟(jì)組織，個(gè)體工商戶、農(nóng)村承包經(jīng)營(yíng)戶相互之間．為實(shí)現(xiàn)一定經(jīng)濟(jì)目的，明確相互權(quán)利義務(wù)關(guān)系而訂立的合同。
Article 2 This Law shall be applicable to contracts entered into between civil subjects of equal footing, that is, between legal persons or other economic organizations or self-employed industrial and commercial households or leaseholding farm households for the purpose of realizing certain economic goals and defining the rights and obligations of the parties.
第三條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同，除即時(shí)清結(jié)者外，應(yīng)當(dāng)采用書面形式，當(dāng)事人協(xié)商同意的有關(guān)修改合同的文書、電報(bào)和圖表，也是合同的組成部分。
Article 3 Economic contracts, except for those in which accounts are settled immediately, shall be in written form. Documents, telegrams and charts that relate to the modification of a contract and that are agreed upon by the parties through consultation shall also be integral parts of the contract.
第四條 訂立經(jīng)濟(jì)合同，必須遵守法律和行政法規(guī)。任何單位和個(gè)人不得利用合同進(jìn)行違法活動(dòng)，擾亂社會(huì)經(jīng)濟(jì)秩序，損害國(guó)家利益和社會(huì)公共利益，牟取非法收入。
Article 4 In concluding an economic contract, the parties must comply with the laws, administrative rules and regulations. No unit or individual may make use of a contract to engage in illegal activities, disrupt the socio-economic order, damage the interests of the State or the public interest, and seek illegal incomes.
第五條 訂立經(jīng)濟(jì)合同，應(yīng)當(dāng)遵循平等互利、協(xié)商一致的原則。仟何一方不得把自己的意志強(qiáng)加給對(duì)方。任何單位和個(gè)人不得非法干預(yù)。
Article 5 In concluding an economic contract, the parties must follow the principles of equality and mutual benefit and agreement through consultation. No party may impose its own will on the other party, and no unit or individual may illegally interfere.
第六條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同依法成立，即具有法律約束力，當(dāng)事人必須全面履行合同規(guī)定的義務(wù)，任何一方不得擅自變更或解除合同。
Article 6 As soon as an economic contract is established in accordance with the law, it shall have legally binding force, and the parties must fully perform their obligations as stipulated in the contract. Neither party may unilaterally modify or rescind the contract.
第七條 下列經(jīng)濟(jì)合同為無(wú)效：
Article 7 The following economic contracts shall be void:
一、違反法律和行政法規(guī)的合同；
(1) contracts violating the law, administrative rules and regulations;
二、采取欺詐、脅迫等手段所簽訂的合同；
(2) contracts signed through the use of fraud, coercion or similar means;
三、代理人超越代理權(quán)限簽訂的合同或以被代理人的名義同自己或者向自已所代理的其他人簽訂的合同；
(3) contracts signed by an agent beyond the scope of his power of agency, or contracts signed by an agent in the name of his principal with himself or with another person whom he represents; and
四、違反國(guó)家利益成社會(huì)公共利益的經(jīng)濟(jì)合同。
(4) economic contracts violating the interests of the State or the public interest.
無(wú)效的經(jīng)濟(jì)合同，從訂立的時(shí)候起，就沒(méi)有法律約束力。確認(rèn)經(jīng)濟(jì)合同部分無(wú)效的，如果不影響其余部分的效力，其余部分仍然有效。
Economic contracts that are void from the time they are concluded shall have no legally binding force. If a part of an economic contract is confirmed to be void, without affecting the validity of the remainder, the remainder shall still be valid.
經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的無(wú)效。中級(jí)人民法院或者仲裁機(jī)構(gòu)確認(rèn)。
The voidness of an economic contract shall be confirmed by the people’s courts or the arbitration agencies.
第八條 購(gòu)銷、建設(shè)工程承包、加工承攬、貨物運(yùn)輸、供用電、倉(cāng)儲(chǔ)保管、財(cái)產(chǎn)租賃、借款、財(cái)產(chǎn)保險(xiǎn)以及其他經(jīng)濟(jì)合同，除法律另有規(guī)定的以外，均適用本法的規(guī)定。
Article 8 The provisions of this Law shall, except as otherwise provided in the laws, apply to all contracts for purchase and sale, construction projects, processing transportation of goods, supply and use of electricity, warehousing, lease of property, loans and property insurance and other economic contracts.
第二章 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的訂立和履行
Chapter Ⅱ The Conclusion and Performanceof Economic Contracts
第九條 當(dāng)事人雙方依法就經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的主要條款經(jīng)過(guò)協(xié)商一致，經(jīng)濟(jì)合同就成立。
Article 9 An economic contract is established once both parties have, in accordance with the law, reached agreement through consultation on the principal clauses of the contract.
第十條 代訂經(jīng)濟(jì)合同，必須事先取得委托人的委托證明，并根據(jù)授權(quán)范圍以委托人的名義簽訂，才對(duì)委托人直接產(chǎn)生權(quán)利和義務(wù)。
Article 10 hen an economic contract is to be concluded through an agent, the agent must first obtain a proxy in writing from the principal and sign the contract in the name of the principal within the scope of his power of agency, before the contract directly gives rise to rights and obligations on the part of the principal.
第十一條 國(guó)家根據(jù)需要向企業(yè)下達(dá)指定性計(jì)劃，有關(guān)企業(yè)之間應(yīng)當(dāng)依照有關(guān)法律、行政法規(guī)規(guī)定的企業(yè)的權(quán)利和義務(wù)簽訂合同。
Article 11 In case the State issues a mandatory plan to enterprises according to needs, relevant enterprises shall conclude contracts between them in accordance with their rights and duties as stipulated by laws and administrative rules and regulations.
第十二條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同應(yīng)具備以下主要條款：
Article 12 An economic contract shall contain the following principal clauses:
一、標(biāo)的（指貨物、勞務(wù)、工程項(xiàng)目等）；
(1) the object ( referring to goods, labour services, construction projects, ect. ) ;
二、數(shù)量和質(zhì)量；
(2) the quantity and quality;
三、價(jià)款或者酬金；
(3) the price or remuneration;
四、履行的期限、地點(diǎn)和方式；
(4) the time limit, place and method of performance; and
五、違約責(zé)任。
(5) the liability for breach of contract.
根據(jù)法律規(guī)定的或按經(jīng)濟(jì)合同性質(zhì)必須具備的條款，以及當(dāng)事人一方要求必須規(guī)定的條款，也是經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的主要條款。
An economic contract shall also include as its principal clauses those whose inclusion is stipulated by law or by virtue of the nature of the economic contract, or whose inclusion is considered as indispensable by either party to the contract.
第十三條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同用貨幣履行義務(wù)時(shí)，除法律或者行政法規(guī)另有規(guī)定的以外，必須用人民幣計(jì)算和支付。
Article 13 Where the obligations under an economic contract are to be fulfilled in monetary terms, except as otherwise provided by laws or administrative rules and regulations, Renminbi must be used for computation and payment.
除國(guó)家允許使用現(xiàn)金履行義務(wù)的以外，必須通過(guò)銀行轉(zhuǎn)帳或者票據(jù)結(jié)算。
Except for cases in which the State permits the use of cash to fulfil obligations, settlements must be made by means of transfer of bank accounts or bills.
第十四條 當(dāng)事人一方可向?qū)Ψ浇o付定金。經(jīng)濟(jì)合同履行后，定金應(yīng)當(dāng)收回，或者抵作價(jià)款。
Article 14 One party may pay a deposit to the other party. After the economic contract is performed, the deposit shall be returned or set off against the price.
給付定金的一方不履行合同的，無(wú)權(quán)請(qǐng)求返還定金。接受定金的一方不履行合同的。應(yīng)當(dāng)雙倍返還定金。
If the party that pays the deposit fails to perform the contract, it shall have no right to reclaim the deposit. If the party that receives the deposit fails to perform the contract, it shall return twice the amount of the deposit.
第十五條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同當(dāng)事人一方要求保證的，可由保證人擔(dān)保。被保證的當(dāng)事人不履行合同的,按照擔(dān)保約定由保證人履行或者承擔(dān)連帶責(zé)任.
Article 15 If one party to an economic contract requests a guaranty, such guaranty may be provided by a guarantor. Where the guaranteed party fails to perform the contract, the guarantor shall perform or be held with joint obligation in accordance with the agreement on the guaranty.
第十六條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同被確認(rèn)無(wú)效后。當(dāng)事人依據(jù)該所取得的財(cái)產(chǎn)，應(yīng)返還給對(duì)方。有過(guò)錯(cuò)的一方應(yīng)賠償對(duì)方因此所受的損失；如果雙方都有過(guò)錯(cuò)。各自承擔(dān)相應(yīng)的責(zé)任。
Article 16 After an economic contract has been confirmed to be void, the parties shall return to each other any property that they have acquired pursuant to the contract. If one party is at fault, it shall compensate the other party for losses incurred as a result thereof. If both parties are at fault, each party shall be commensurately liable.
違反國(guó)家利益或社會(huì)公共利益的同時(shí)，如果雙方都是故意的，應(yīng)追繳雙方已經(jīng)取得或者約定取得的財(cái)產(chǎn)，收歸國(guó)庫(kù)所有。
In the case of an economic contract which violates the interest of the State and the public interest, if both parties have acted wilfully, the property that they have acquired or are due to acquire by mutual agreement shall be recovered and turned over to the State Treasury.
如果只有一方是故意的，故意的一方應(yīng)將從對(duì)方取得的財(cái)產(chǎn)返回對(duì)方；非故意的一方已經(jīng)從對(duì)方取得或約定取得的財(cái)產(chǎn)，應(yīng)收歸國(guó)庫(kù)所有。
If only one party has acted wilfully, the wilful party shall restore to the other party the property it has acquired from the latter; the party that has not acted wilfully shall turn over to the State Treasury and property it has acquired from the other party or is due to acquire by mutual agreement.
第十七條 購(gòu)銷合同（包括供應(yīng)、采購(gòu)、預(yù)購(gòu)、購(gòu)銷結(jié)合及協(xié)作、調(diào)劑等合同）中產(chǎn)品數(shù)量、產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量和包裝質(zhì)量、產(chǎn)品價(jià)格和交貸期限按以下規(guī)定執(zhí)行：
Article 17 The terms reguarding the quantity, quality, packaging quality and prices of products and the time limit for their delivery in purchase and sale contracts ( including contracts for supply, procurement, forward purchase, combination and coordination in purchases and sales, and adjustment ) shall be implemented in accordance with the following provisions:
一、產(chǎn)品數(shù)量，由供需雙方協(xié)商簽訂。產(chǎn)品數(shù)量的計(jì)量方法，按國(guó)家的規(guī)定執(zhí)行，沒(méi)有國(guó)家規(guī)定的，按供需雙方滿足的方法執(zhí)行。
(1) The product quantity term shall be concluded between the supplying and purchasing parties through consultation. The method of measuring product quantity shall be governed by the provisions of the State; in the absence of such provisions, a method agreed upon by the supplying and purchasing parties shall be applied.
二、產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量要求和包裝質(zhì)量要求，有國(guó)家強(qiáng)制性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)或者行業(yè)強(qiáng)制性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的，不得低于國(guó)家強(qiáng)制性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)或者行業(yè)強(qiáng)制性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)簽訂；沒(méi)有國(guó)家強(qiáng)制性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，也沒(méi)有行業(yè)強(qiáng)制性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的，由雙方協(xié)商簽訂。
(2) The product quality and packaging quality requirements terms shall be concluded in accordance with the standard which may not be lower than the State mandatory standards or the trade mandatory standards if such standards exist; in the absence of such standards, the terms shall be concluded between the parties through consultation.
供方必須對(duì)產(chǎn)品的質(zhì)量和包裝質(zhì)量負(fù)責(zé)，提供據(jù)以驗(yàn)收的必要的技術(shù)資料成實(shí)樣。
The supplying party must be responsible for the product quality and packaging quality and provide the technical data or samples necessary for inspection.
產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量的驗(yàn)收、檢疫方法，根據(jù)國(guó)務(wù)院批準(zhǔn)的有關(guān)規(guī)定執(zhí)行，沒(méi)有規(guī)定的由當(dāng)事人雙方協(xié)商確定。
The methods of ascertaining product quality through inspection and quarantine shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions approved by the State Council; in the absence of such provisions, the parties shall determine the methods through consultation.
三、產(chǎn)品的價(jià)格，除國(guó)家規(guī)定必須執(zhí)行國(guó)家定價(jià)的以外．由當(dāng)事人協(xié)商議定。
(3) The product price term shall, except where the State provides that the State-fixed prices must be followed, be determined by the parties through consultation.
執(zhí)行國(guó)家定價(jià)的，在合同規(guī)定的交付期限內(nèi)國(guó)家價(jià)格調(diào)整時(shí)，按交付時(shí)的價(jià)格計(jì)價(jià)。逾期交貨的，遇價(jià)格上漲時(shí)，按原價(jià)格執(zhí)行；價(jià)格下降時(shí)，按新價(jià)格執(zhí)行。逾期提貨或者逾期付款的，遇價(jià)格上漲時(shí)，按新價(jià)格執(zhí)行。
In cases where a product is to be supplied on the basis of the State-fixed price, if the said price is readjusted before the time limit for delivery as provided in the contract, the payment shall be calculated according to the price at the time of delivery. If the delivery is delayed and the price has risen, the original price shall be adopted; if the price has dropped, the new price shall be adopted. In the event of delay in taking delivery of goods or late payment, if the price has risen, the new price shall be adopted; if the price has dropped, the original price shall be adopted.
四、交（提）貨期限要按照合同規(guī)定履行。任何一方要求提前或延期交（提）貨，應(yīng)在事先達(dá)成協(xié)議，并按協(xié)議執(zhí)行。
(4) The time limit for delivery ( or taking delivery ) of the goods shall be carried out in accordance with the stipulations in the contract. If any party requests advancement or extension of the time limit for delivery ( or taking delivery ) of the goods, it shall reach an agreement with the other party beforehand, and implement it accordingly.
第十八條 建設(shè)工程承包合同，包括勘察、設(shè)計(jì)、建筑、安裝，可以由一個(gè)總包單位與建設(shè)單位簽訂總包合同，也可以由幾個(gè)承包單位與建設(shè)單位分別簽訂合同。
Article 18 In contracting for construction projects, including survey, design, building and installation, one general contractor may sign a general contract with the construction client, or several contractors may separately sign contracts with the construction client.
國(guó)家的重大建設(shè)工程項(xiàng)目承包合同，根據(jù)國(guó)家規(guī)定的程序和國(guó)家批準(zhǔn)的投資計(jì)劃、計(jì)劃任務(wù)書等文件簽訂。
Contracts for major construction projects of the State shall be concluded in accordance with procedures prescribed by the State and investment plans, planned project descriptions and other documents approved by the State.
勘察、設(shè)計(jì)合同中，應(yīng)規(guī)定雙方提交勘察、設(shè)計(jì)基礎(chǔ)資料、設(shè)計(jì)文件（包括概預(yù)算）的時(shí)間，設(shè)計(jì)的質(zhì)量要求以及其他協(xié)作條件等條款。
Survey and design contracts shall provide the time for delivery of the basic survey or design data and design documents ( including an estimated budget ) by both parties, the quality requirements of the design, other conditions for coordination and other similar provisions.
建筑、安裝工程合同中，應(yīng)明確規(guī)定工程范圍、建設(shè)工期、中間交工工程開(kāi)、竣工時(shí)間、工程質(zhì)量、工程造價(jià)、技術(shù)資料交付時(shí)間、材料和設(shè)備供應(yīng)責(zé)任、撥款和結(jié)算、交工驗(yàn)收、雙方互相協(xié)作等條款。
Building and installation contracts shall expressly provide the scope of the project, the construction work period, the time for beginning and completing intermediate construction projects, the quality of the work, the costs of construction, the time for delivery of technical data, the responsibilities for the supply of materials and equipment, the allocations of funds and settlement of accounts, the inspection and acceptance of the projects upon completion, the mutual cooperation by the parties and other similar terms.
建設(shè)工程的竣工驗(yàn)收，應(yīng)以施工圖紙及說(shuō)明書、國(guó)家頒發(fā)的施工驗(yàn)收規(guī)范和質(zhì)量檢驗(yàn)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)為依據(jù)。
The inspection and acceptance of construction projects upon completion shall be carried out according to the blueprints and written instructions, and to the work testing norms and quality inspection standards issued by the state.
第十九條 加工承攬合同，應(yīng)根據(jù)定作方提出的品名、項(xiàng)目、質(zhì)量要求和承攬方的加工、定作、修繕能力簽訂。除合同另有規(guī)定的以外，承攬方必須以自己的設(shè)備、技術(shù)和勞力，完成加工定作、修繕任務(wù)的主要部分，不經(jīng)定作方向意，不得把接受的任務(wù)轉(zhuǎn)比給第三方。定作方應(yīng)當(dāng)接受承攬方完成為物品或工作成果，并給付報(bào)酬。
Article 19 Processing contracts shall be concluded on the basis of the ordering party’s requirements as to the description of goods, the items and quality, and of the contractor’s capacity to process, make to order or repair. Except as otherwise provided in the contract, the contractor must use its own equipment, technology and labour force to complete the principal part of the tasks of processing, making to order and repairing and may not, without the consent of the ordering party, assign the accepted tasks to a third party. The ordering party shall accept the products and articles completed by the contractor and shall pay remuneration therefor.
承攬方對(duì)定作方提供的原材料，應(yīng)及付檢驗(yàn)，發(fā)現(xiàn)不符合合同規(guī)定時(shí)，應(yīng)立即涵印定作方調(diào)換或者補(bǔ)齊。承攬方對(duì)定作方是供的原材料不得擅自更換，對(duì)修理的物品不得偷換零件，違反的應(yīng)承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
The contractor shall promptly inspect the raw and processed materials supplied by the ordering party and, if it discovers that they do not conform to the stipulations of the contract, it shall immediately notify the ordering party to replace them or supply what is lacking. The contractor may not, without permission, replace any raw and processed materials supplied by the ordering party and may not covertly exchange components of articles being repaired, and violators shall be liable for making compensation.
承攬方修繕?lè)课莼蛘呒庸こ膳菢?biāo)準(zhǔn)化物品，應(yīng)接受定作方必要的檢查和監(jiān)督。但定作方不得妨礙承攬方的正常工作。承攬方承攬的復(fù)制、設(shè)計(jì)、翻譯和物品性能測(cè)試、檢驗(yàn)等任務(wù)，定作方要求保密的，應(yīng)嚴(yán)格遵守。
When the contractor repairs a building or processes a batch of non-standardized articles, it shall accept necessary inspection and supervision by the ordering party, but the latter may not obstruct the contractor’s normal work. The contractor shall strictly comply with the ordering party’s request to keep confidential the duplications, designs translations, tests and inspections of the performance of certain articles, and other tasks contracted for by the contractor.
定作方超過(guò)領(lǐng)取期限六個(gè)月不領(lǐng)取定作物，承攬方有權(quán)將定作物變賣，所得價(jià)款在扣除報(bào)酬、保管費(fèi)用后，用定作方的名義存入銀行。
If the ordering party does not take delivery of the ordered products within six months of the time limit for taking delivery, the contractor shall have the right to sell the ordered products and shall, after deducting its remuneration and storage fees from the money obtained from such sales, deposit the remainder in a bank in the name of the ordering party.
第二十條 貨物運(yùn)輸合同，由托運(yùn)方和承運(yùn)方協(xié)商簽訂。
Article 20 Contracts for the transportation of goods shall be concluded between the shipper and the carrier through consultation.
凡涉及聯(lián)運(yùn)的，應(yīng)明確規(guī)定雙方或多方的責(zé)任和交接辦法。
Any contract involving transshipment shall expressly provide the responsibilities of both or all parties and the freight delivery methods.
托運(yùn)的貨物按照規(guī)定需要包裝的，托運(yùn)方必須按照國(guó)家主管機(jī)關(guān)規(guī)定的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)包裝；沒(méi)有統(tǒng)一規(guī)定包裝標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的，應(yīng)根據(jù)保證貨物運(yùn)輸安全的原則進(jìn)行包裝，否則承運(yùn)方有權(quán)絕拒絕承運(yùn)。
If consigned goods, in accordance with stipulations, require packaging, the consignor must package the goods in accordance with the standards prescribed by the State authorities in charge; in the absence of uniform packaging standards, packaging shall be carried out in accordance with the principle of securing the safe transport of the goods, or else the shipper shall have the right to refuse to undertake the shipment.
第二十一條 供用電合同，根據(jù)用電方需要和電力可供量簽訂。合同中應(yīng)明確規(guī)定電力、電量、用電時(shí)間和違約責(zé)任等條款。
Article 21 Contracts for the supply and use of electricity shall be concluded in accordance with the needs of the electricity user and the electrical supply capacity. The contract shall expressly provide the electrical power, the amount of electricity, the period of use of electricity, the liability for breach of contract and other similar terms.
第二十二條 倉(cāng)儲(chǔ)保管合同，根據(jù)存貨方委托儲(chǔ)存計(jì)劃和保管方的倉(cāng)儲(chǔ)能量由雙方協(xié)商簽訂。零星貨物的儲(chǔ)存，根據(jù)有關(guān)倉(cāng)儲(chǔ)規(guī)定簽訂。
Article 22 Warehousing contracts shall be concluded through consultation between the parties in accordance with the storing party’s plan for storage on consignment and the warehousing capacity of the safekeeping party.
倉(cāng)儲(chǔ)保管合同中應(yīng)明確規(guī)定儲(chǔ)存貨物的品名、規(guī)格、數(shù)沒(méi)和保管方法，驗(yàn)收項(xiàng)目和驗(yàn)收方法。人庫(kù)、出庫(kù)手續(xù)，損耗標(biāo)準(zhǔn)和損耗的處理，費(fèi)用負(fù)擔(dān)和結(jié)算方法，違約責(zé)任條款。
The storage of odd-lot goods shall be contracted in accordance with the relevant provisions on storage. Warehousing and safekeeping contracts shall expressly provide the type, specifications and quantity of goods to be stored, and the method of safekeeping, the items to be inspected, the inspection methods, the procedures for depositing and withdrawing the goods from storage, the standards of loss and damage and the handling of loss or damage, the responsibility for expenses and the method of settling accounts, the liability for breach of contract and other similar terms.
保管方應(yīng)按照合同規(guī)定的包裝外觀、貨物品種、數(shù)量的質(zhì)量，對(duì)入庫(kù)貨物進(jìn)行驗(yàn)收，如果發(fā)現(xiàn)入庫(kù)貨物與合同規(guī)定不符。應(yīng)及時(shí)通知存貨方。
The safekeeping party shall inspect the goods to be put into storage in accordance with the provisions of the contract concerning the packaging exterior and the type, quantity and quality of the goods, and, if it discovers that the goods to be put into storage do not conform to the provisions of the contract, it shall promptly notify the storing party.
保管方驗(yàn)收后，如果發(fā)生貨物品種、數(shù)量、質(zhì)量不符合同規(guī)定，由保管方承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
If, after the safekeeping party has inspected the goods, a non-conformity between the type, quantity or quality of the goods and the provisions of the contract occurs, the safekeeping party shall be liable for making compensation.
存貨方應(yīng)當(dāng)向保管方提供必要的貨物驗(yàn)收資料，否則，發(fā)生貨物品種、數(shù)量、質(zhì)量不符合同規(guī)定時(shí)，保管方不承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
The storing party shall provide the safekeeping party with necessary data for inspection of the goods, or else the safekeeping party shall not be liable for making compensation should any non-conformity between the type, quantity or quality of the goods and the provisions of the contract occur.
第二十三條 財(cái)產(chǎn)租賃合同，應(yīng)時(shí)確規(guī)定租賃財(cái)產(chǎn)的名稱、數(shù)量、用途、積賃期限、租金和租金交納期限、租賃期間財(cái)產(chǎn)維修保養(yǎng)的責(zé)任、違約責(zé)任等條款。
Article 23 Contracts for the lease of property shall expressly provide the name, quantity and use of the leased property, the term of the lease, the rent and the time limit for payment of the rent, the responsibility for maintenance and keeping the property in good repair during the term of the lease, the liability for breach of contract and other similar terms.
出租方應(yīng)按照合同規(guī)定時(shí)間和標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，將出租的財(cái)產(chǎn)交給承租方使用。如果出租方將財(cái)產(chǎn)所有權(quán)轉(zhuǎn)移給第三方時(shí)，租賃合同對(duì)財(cái)產(chǎn)新的所有方繼續(xù)有效。
The lessor shall, in accordance with the time and standards provided in the contract, turn over the leased property for the use of the lessee. If the lessor transfers the ownership of the property to a third party, the lease contract shall continue to be effective with respect to the new owner of the property.
承租方因工作需要，可以把租賃物轉(zhuǎn)讓給第三方承租使用，但必須事先征提出租方的同意。
The lessee may, because of work requirements, assign the use of the leased property to a third party, but it must first obtain the consent of the lessor.
租金的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，國(guó)家有統(tǒng)一規(guī)定的，按統(tǒng)一規(guī)定簽訂；沒(méi)有統(tǒng)一規(guī)定的，由當(dāng)事人雙方協(xié)商議定。
The term concerning rent standards shall be concluded in accordance with the State uniform provisions if such provisions exist. In the absence of such provisions, the rent shall be determined through consultation between the parties.
第二十四條 借款合同應(yīng)當(dāng)遵守國(guó)務(wù)院有關(guān)規(guī)定。合同中，應(yīng)明確規(guī)定貸款的數(shù)額、用途、期限、利率、結(jié)算辦法和違約責(zé)任等條款。
Article 24 Loan contracts shall be concluded in accordance with relevant provisions of the State Council. The contract shall expressly provide the amount of the loan, the use, the term, the interest rate, the procedures for settling accounts, the liability for breach of contract and other similar terms.
第二十五條 財(cái)產(chǎn)保險(xiǎn)合同，由投保人提出保險(xiǎn)要求，經(jīng)保險(xiǎn)人同意承保，并就合同的條款達(dá)成協(xié)議后成立。
Article 25 Property insurance contracts shall be concluded after the insurant submits demands for insurance, the insurer agrees to undertake the insurance and an agreement has been reached on the terms of the contract between the two parties.
保險(xiǎn)人應(yīng)當(dāng)及時(shí)向投保人簽發(fā)保險(xiǎn)單或者其他保險(xiǎn)憑證。
The insurer shall issue an insurance policy or other insurance certificates to the insurance without delay.
保險(xiǎn)合同中，應(yīng)明確規(guī)定保險(xiǎn)標(biāo)的、座落地點(diǎn)（或運(yùn)輸工具及航超）、保險(xiǎn)余額、保險(xiǎn)責(zé)任、除外責(zé)任、賠償辦法、保險(xiǎn)費(fèi)繳付辦法以及保險(xiǎn)起迄期限等條款。
An insurance contract shall expressly provide the object of the insurance, the exact location ( or the means of transport and voyage ), the insured amount, the insured liability, the excluded liability, the method of paying compensation and insurance premiums, the beginning and end of the insured term and other similar terms.
投入方法應(yīng)當(dāng)維護(hù)被保險(xiǎn)財(cái)產(chǎn)的安全。保險(xiǎn)方可以對(duì)被保險(xiǎn)財(cái)產(chǎn)的安全情況進(jìn)行檢查，如發(fā)生不安全因素，應(yīng)及時(shí)通知投保方加以消除。
The policy holder shall protect the safety of the insured property. The insurer may conduct safety inspections of the insured property, and, if it discovers unsafe aspects, it shall promptly notify the policy holder to eliminate them.
被保險(xiǎn)財(cái)產(chǎn)的損失。應(yīng)由第三人負(fù)責(zé)賠償?shù)模绻侗７较虮ｋU(xiǎn)方提出要求，保險(xiǎn)方可以按照合同規(guī)定先予賠償，但投保方必須將追償權(quán)轉(zhuǎn)讓給保險(xiǎn)方，并協(xié)助保險(xiǎn)方向第三者追償。
When a third person should be responsible for paying compensation for losses with respect to the insured property, if the policy holder submits a claim against the insurer, the insurer may first make compensation in accordance with the provisions of the contract, but the policy holder must assign its right to recover compensation to the insurer and assist him in recovering the compensation from the third person.
第三章 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的變更和解除
Chapter Ⅲ The Modification and Rescission of Economic Contracts
第二十六條 凡發(fā)生下列情況之一者，允許變更解除經(jīng)濟(jì)合同：
Article 26 It shall be permissible to modify or rescind an economic contract if any of the following situations occurs:
一、當(dāng)事人雙方經(jīng)協(xié)商同意。并且不因此損害國(guó)家利益和社會(huì)公共利益；
(1) if both parties agree through consultation, and if such modification or rescission would not harm the interests of the State and the social public interests;
二、由于不可抗力致使經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的全部義務(wù)不能履行；
(2) if force majeure makes it impossible to perform the entire obligations under the economic contract; or
三、由于另一方在合同約定的期限內(nèi)沒(méi)有履行合同。
(3) if the other party to an economic contract fails to perform the contract within the time limit agreed upon in the contract.
屬于前款第二項(xiàng)或第三項(xiàng)規(guī)定的情況的，當(dāng)事人一方有權(quán)通知另一方解除合同。
In case of Item (2) of Item (3) of the preceding paragraph, one party shall have the right to notify the other party of the rescission of the economic contract.
因變更或解除經(jīng)濟(jì)合同使一方遭受損失的，除依法可以免除責(zé)任的以外。應(yīng)由責(zé)任方負(fù)責(zé)賠償。
If one party suffers losses due to modification or rescission of the economic contract, the party that is held responsible, except when it may be exempted from liability according to law, shall be liable for making compensation.
當(dāng)事人一方發(fā)生合并、分立時(shí)。由變更后的當(dāng)事人承擔(dān)或分別承擔(dān)履行合同的義務(wù)和享受應(yīng)有的權(quán)利。
If one party is merged or divided, the party or parties resulting from the change shall assume or severally assume the obligation to perform the contract and shall enjoy its or their due rights under the contract.
第二十七條 變更或解除經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的通知或協(xié)議，應(yīng)當(dāng)采取書面形式（包括文書、電報(bào)等）。
Article 27 The notice or agreement regarding the modification or rescission of an economic contract shall be in written from ( including a document, a telegram, ect. ).
除由于不可抗力致使經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的全部義務(wù)不能履行或者由于另一方在合同約定的期限內(nèi)沒(méi)有履行合同的情況以外，協(xié)議未達(dá)成之前，原經(jīng)濟(jì)合同仍然有效。
Before an agreement is reached, the original economic contract shall continue to be effective, except that force majeure makes it impossible to perform the entire obligations of the economic contract or the other party to the economic contract fails to perform the contract within the time limit agreed upon in the contract.
第二十八條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同訂立后，不得因承辦人或法定代表人的變動(dòng)而變更或解除
Article 28 After an economic contract is concluded, it may not be modified or rescinded due to replacement of the person who has undertaken to conclude the contract or of the legal representative.
第四章 違反經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的責(zé)任
Chapter Ⅳ Liability for Breach of Contracts
第二十九條 由于當(dāng)事人一方的過(guò)錯(cuò)，造成經(jīng)濟(jì)合同不能履行或者不能完全履行或者不能完全履行，由有過(guò)錯(cuò)的一方承擔(dān)違約責(zé)任；如屬雙方的過(guò)錯(cuò)，根據(jù)實(shí)際情況，由雙方分別承擔(dān)各自應(yīng)負(fù)的違約責(zé)任。
Article 29 If, due to the fault of one party, an economic contract cannot be performed or cannot be fully performed, the party at fault shall be liable for breach of the contract; if both parties are at fault, in accordance with the actual conditions, each party shall be commensurately liable for breach of the contract that is due to its fault.
由于失職、瀆職或其它違法行為造成重大事故或嚴(yán)重?fù)p失的直接責(zé)任者個(gè)人，應(yīng)追究經(jīng)濟(jì)、行政責(zé)任直至刑事責(zé)任。
If an individual is directly responsible for dereliction of duty, malfeasance or other unlawful conduct that gives rise to a major accident or severe losses, he shall be investigated for economic and administrative responsibility, and even criminal responsibility.
第三十條 當(dāng)事人－方由于不可抗力的原因不能履行經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的。應(yīng)及時(shí)向?qū)Ψ酵▓?bào)不能履行或者需要延期履行、部分履行經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的理由在取得有關(guān)證明以后，允許延期履行、部分履行或不履行、并可根據(jù)情況部分全鄰免予承擔(dān)違約責(zé)任。
Article 30 If a party cannot perform an economic contract due to force majeure, it shall promptly notify the other party of the reason for its inability of performance or for its needs of a defered performance or partial performance of the economic contract. After it has obtained a relevant certificate, it shall be permitted to extend the time for performance, to perform partly or not to perform, and it may, in accordance with the circumstances, be partly or completely exempted from liability for breach of contract.
第三十條 當(dāng)事人一方違反經(jīng)濟(jì)合同時(shí)，應(yīng)向?qū)Ψ街Ц哆`約金。如果由于違約已給對(duì)方造成的損失超過(guò)違約金的，還應(yīng)進(jìn)行賠償，補(bǔ)償違約金不足的部分。對(duì)方要求繼續(xù)履行合同的，應(yīng)繼續(xù)履行。
Article 31 If a party breaches an economic contract, it shall pay damages for the breach to the other party. If the breach of contract has already caused the other party to suffer losses that exceed the amount of the damages, the breaching party shall make compensation for the amount exceeding the breach of contract damages. If the other party demands continued performance of the contract, the breaching party shall continue to perform.
第三十一條 違約金、賠償金應(yīng)在明確責(zé)任后十天內(nèi)償付。否則按逾期付款處理。
Article 32 Breach of contract damages and compensatory damages shall be paid within ten days after liability is clearly established, or else the matter shall be handled as an overdue payment.
第三十二條 違反購(gòu)銷合同的責(zé)任：
Article 33 Liability for breach of a purchase and sale contract.
一、供方的責(zé)任：
(1) Liability of the supplying party:
1．產(chǎn)品的品種、規(guī)格、數(shù)量、質(zhì)量和包裝質(zhì)量不符合合同規(guī)定，或未按合同規(guī)定日期交貨，應(yīng)償付違約金，賠償金。
a. If the type, specifications, quantity, quality or packaging of the product does not conform to the provisions of the contract, or if delivery is not made on the date prescribed in the contract, it shall pay breach of contract damages and compensatory damages.
2．產(chǎn)品錯(cuò)發(fā)到貨地點(diǎn)或接貨單位（人），除按合同規(guī)定負(fù)責(zé)運(yùn)到規(guī)定的到貨地點(diǎn)或接貨單位（人）外，并承擔(dān)因此而多支付的運(yùn)雜費(fèi)；如果造成逾期交貨，償付逾期交貨的違約金。
b. If the goods are sent to the wrong destination or receiving unit ( or individual ), in addition to transporting the goods to the destination or receiving unit ( or individual ) prescribed in the contract, it shall also be liable for paying any extra freight and miscellaneous charges incurred as a result thereof; if the error causes overdue delivery, it shall pay breach of contract damages for overdue delivery.
二、需方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the purchasing party:
1.中途退貨應(yīng)償付違約金、賠償金。
a. If it cancels an order during the contract term, it shall pay breach of contract damages and compensatory damages.
2.未按合同規(guī)定日期付款或提貨、應(yīng)償付違約金。
b. If it fails to make payment or take delivery on the date prescribed in the contract, it shall pay breach of contract damages.
3.錯(cuò)填或臨時(shí)變更到貨地點(diǎn)，承擔(dān)由此而多支出的費(fèi)用。
c. If it erroneously writes out or at the last moment changes the destination of the goods, it shall be liable for any extra expenses incurred as a result thereof.
第三十三條 違反建設(shè)工程承包合同的責(zé)任
Article 34 Liability for breach of a construction project contract.
一、承包方的責(zé)任：
1.Liability of the contractor:
1.因勘察設(shè)計(jì)質(zhì)量低劣成未按期提交勘察設(shè)計(jì)文件拖延工期造成損失，由勘察設(shè)計(jì)單位繼續(xù)完善設(shè)計(jì)，并減收或免收勘察設(shè)計(jì)費(fèi)，直至賠償損失。
a.If, due to the inferior quality of survey and design work or because survey and design documents are not submitted in time, the work period is prolonged and losses are caused thereby, the survey and design unit shall continue to complete the designs and shall reduce or forfeit its survey and design fees and shall even make compensation for the losses.
2.工程質(zhì)量不符合合同規(guī)定。發(fā)包方有權(quán)要求限期無(wú)償修理或者返工、改建，經(jīng)過(guò)修理或者返工、改建后，造成逾期交付的，承包方償付逾期的違約金。
b.If the construction quality does not conform to the stipulations of the contract, the party awarding the contract shall have the right to demand that the project be repaired or remedied and reconstructed within a fixed time and without extra payment, and if such repair or remedy and reconstruction causes overdue delivery of the project, the contractor shall pay breach of contract damages for overdue performance.
3.工程交付時(shí)間不符合合同的規(guī)定，償付逾期的違約金。
c. If the time the project is delivered does not conform to the stipulations of the contract, the contractor shall pay breach of contract damages for overdue performance.
二、發(fā)包方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the party awarding the contract:
1.因勘察未按合同規(guī)定的時(shí)間和要求提供原材料、設(shè)備、場(chǎng)地、資金、技術(shù)資料等，除工程日期得以順延外,還應(yīng)償付承包方因此造成停工、窩工的實(shí)際損失。
a. If the raw and processed materials, equipment, site, funds, technical data, ect., are not supplied according to the time or requirements stipulated in the contract, in addition to accepting a delay in the work deadline, it shall also reimburse the contractor for actual losses from work stoppages and idling of the labour force as a result thereof.
2.工程中途停建、緩建，應(yīng)采取措施彌補(bǔ)或減少損失，同時(shí)賠償承包方由此而造成的停工、窩工、倒運(yùn)、機(jī)械設(shè)備調(diào)遷、材料和構(gòu)件積壓等損失和實(shí)際費(fèi)用。
b. If construction is stopped or postponed in the course of the work, it shall adopt measures to offset or reduce the losses and at the same time compensate the contractor for losses and actual expenses incurred as a result thereof due to work stoppages, idling of the labour force, changes in transportation, transfers of machinery and equipment, overstocking of materials and components, etc.
3.由于變更計(jì)劃，提供的資料不準(zhǔn)確�；蛭窗雌谔峁┍仨毜目辈�、設(shè)計(jì)工作條件而造成勘察、設(shè)計(jì)的返工、停工成修改設(shè)計(jì)，按承包方實(shí)際消耗的工作量增付費(fèi)用。
c. If the plans are modified, the data supplied are not accurate or the conditions for survey and design work are not provided in good time and, as a result thereof, the survey and design work has to be redone or stopped, or the design revised, it shall pay additional expenses for the amount of work actually expended by the contractor.
4.工程未經(jīng)驗(yàn)收，提前使用，發(fā)現(xiàn)質(zhì)量問(wèn)題，自己承擔(dān)責(zé)任。
d. If problems of quality are discovered in the project it has put into use without having first examined and accepted, it shall be held solely responsible.
5.超過(guò)合同規(guī)定日期驗(yàn)收或付工程費(fèi)，償付逾期的違約金。
e. If it exceeds the deadline stipulated in the contract for examination and acceptance or for paying the construction fees, it shall pay breach of contract damages for overdue performance.
第三十四條 違反加工承攬合同的責(zé)任
Article 35 Liability for breach of a processing contract.
一、承攬方的責(zé)任：
(1) Liability of the contracting party:
1.由于保管不善，致使定作方提供的材料和物品損壞、丟失的，負(fù)責(zé)賠償。
a. If due to improper storage the materials or articles supplied by the ordering party are damaged, lost or destroyed, it shall be liable for making compensation.
2.未按合同規(guī)定的質(zhì)量、數(shù)量完成定作方交付的工作,應(yīng)無(wú)償進(jìn)行修理、補(bǔ)足數(shù)量或者酌減報(bào)酬。 如果工作成果有重大缺陷，還應(yīng)承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
b. If the quality or quantity of work delivered to the ordering party does not conform to the prescriptions of the contract, it shall, without charge, undertake to make repairs or supplement the quantity or, depending on the circumstances, reduce remuneration. If the results of the work have a serious defect, it shall also be liable for making compensation.
二、定作方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the ordering party:
1.未按時(shí)、按質(zhì)、按量向承攬方提供原材料，造成工作延期的，負(fù)責(zé)賠償損失。
a. If it does not provide the contracting party with raw and processed materials on time or of the requisite quality or quantity and thereby causes a prolonging of the work period, it shall be liable for making compensation for any losses.
2.超過(guò)規(guī)定期限領(lǐng)取定作或修理的物品，應(yīng)向承攬方給付逾期保管費(fèi)。
b. If it exceeds the deadline stipulated for taking delivery of the articles ordered or repaired, it shall pay a storage fee to the contracting party for the overdue period.
3.超過(guò)合同規(guī)定期限付款，償付逾期的違約金。
c. If it exceeds the deadline for making payment stipulated in the contract, it shall pay breach of contract damages for overdue payment.
第三十五條 違反貨物運(yùn)輸合同的責(zé)任
Article 36 Liability for breach of a freight transportation contract.
一、承運(yùn)方的責(zé)任： 1.不按運(yùn)輸合同規(guī)定的時(shí)間和要求配車（船）發(fā)運(yùn)的，償付托運(yùn)方違約金。
(1) Liability of the shipper:a. If it fails to arrange for a vehicle ( or ship ) for shipment in accordance with the time or requirements of the transportation contract, it shall pay to the consignor breach of contract damages.
2.貨物錯(cuò)運(yùn)到貨地點(diǎn)或接貨人，應(yīng)無(wú)償運(yùn)至合同規(guī)定的到貨地點(diǎn)或接貨人。如果貨物運(yùn)到逾期，償付逾期交貨的違約金。
b. If the goods are sent to the wrong destination or receiving person, it shall transport them free of charge to the destination or receiving person stipulated in the contract. If the goods are delivered after the stipulated time, it shall pay breach of contract damages for overdue delivery.
3.運(yùn)輸過(guò)程中貨物丟失、短少、變質(zhì)、污染、損壞、按貨物實(shí)際損失（包括包裝資、運(yùn)雜費(fèi))賠償
c. If the goods are lost or destroyed, suffer a shortage, deteriorate or are contaminated or damaged in the course of transportation, it shall pay compensation for the actual loss to the goods ( including packaging expenses and freight and miscellaneous expenses ).
4.聯(lián)運(yùn)的貨物發(fā)生丟失、短少、變質(zhì)、污染、損壞應(yīng)由承運(yùn)方承相賠償責(zé)任的，由終點(diǎn)階段的承運(yùn)方按照規(guī)定賠償，再由終點(diǎn)階段的承運(yùn)方向負(fù)有責(zé)任的其他承運(yùn)方賠償。
d. If destruction, loss, shortage, deterioration or contamination of or damage to the goods for which the shipper is liable for making compensation occurs during through transshipment, the shipper for the fainal stage of transport shall make compensation as stipulated and then the shipper for the final stage may pursue reimbursement from any other responsible shipper.
5.在符合法律和合規(guī)定條件下的運(yùn)輸，由于下列原因造成貨物丟失、短少、變質(zhì)、污染、損壞的，承運(yùn)方不承擔(dān)違約責(zé)任：
e. If, during transportation that is in conformity with the law and the provisions of the contract, destruction, loss, shortage, deterioration or contamination of or damage to the goods is caused by any of the following reasons, the shipper shall not be held liable for breach of contract:
①不可抗力；
(ⅰ) force majeure;
②貨物本身的自然性質(zhì)；
(ⅱ) the natural characteristics of the goods;
③貨物的合理扣耗；
(ⅲ) reasonable loss and damage of the goods; or
④托運(yùn)方或收貨方本身的過(guò)錯(cuò)。
(ⅳ) the fault of the consignor or the recipient of the goods.
二、托運(yùn)方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the consignor:
1.未按運(yùn)輸合同規(guī)定的時(shí)間和要求提供托運(yùn)的貨物。償付承運(yùn)方違約金。
a. If it does not provide the consigned goods in accordance with the time and requirements stipulated in the contract, it shall pay to the shipper breach of contract damages.
2.由于在普通貨物中夾帶、匿報(bào)危險(xiǎn)貨物，錯(cuò)報(bào)笨重貨物重量等而招致用具斷裂、貨物摔損、吊機(jī)傾翻、爆炸、腐蝕等事故，承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
b. If it smuggles or conceals dangerous goods among ordinary goods or incorrectly declares the weight of heavy goods, etc., thus causing lifting equipment to break, the goods to be broken or damaged, cranes to be overturned, or an explosion, corrosion or other similar accident to occur, it shall be liable for paying compensation.
3.由于貨物包裝缺陷產(chǎn)生契損,致使其他貨物或運(yùn)輸工具、機(jī)械設(shè)備被污染腐蝕、 損壞，造成人身傷亡的，承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
c. If defective packaging produces damage and thus causes other goods or means of transport, machinery or equipment to be contaminated, corroded or damaged or causes human casualties, it shall be liable for paying compensation.
4.在托運(yùn)方專用線或在港、站公用專張、專用鐵道自裝的貨物，在到站卸貨時(shí)，發(fā)現(xiàn)貨物損壞、短少，在車輛施封完好或無(wú)異狀的情況下，應(yīng)賠償收貨人的損失。
d. If the goods have been loaded by the consignor at its own special-purpose loading point or at a public special-purpose loading point at a harbour or station or at a special-purpose railway loading point, and if damage or shortage is found upon checking the goods at the unloading point, in circumstances where the vehicle was perfectly sealed or there are no abnormal conditions, the consignor shall compensate the receiving party for the losses.
5.罐裝發(fā)運(yùn)貨物，因未隨車附帶規(guī)格質(zhì)量證明或化驗(yàn)報(bào)告，造成收貨方無(wú)法卸貨時(shí)。償付承運(yùn)方卸車等存費(fèi)及違約金。
e. If goods transported in a tank car are not accompanied by the certificate of specifications and quality or the laboratory test report, preventing the recipient of the goods from being able to unload the goods, the consignor shall reimburse the shipper for delayed unloading and storage charges as well as breach of contract damages.
第三十六條 違反供用電合同的責(zé)任
Article 37 Liability for breach of a contract for the supply and use of electricity.
一、供電方的責(zé)任：
(1) Liability of the supplier of electricity:
供電方要按照國(guó)家規(guī)定的供電標(biāo)準(zhǔn)對(duì)合同規(guī)定安全供電，因故限電，應(yīng)事先通知用電方。如無(wú)正當(dāng)理由限電或由于供電方的責(zé)任斷電，應(yīng)賠償用電方由此而造成的損失。
The supplier of electricity must supply electricity in a safe manner in accordance with power supply standards stipulated by the State and with the stipulations of the contract. If it has cause to restrict electricity, it shall notify the user in advance. In the absence of a proper reason for restricting the use of electricity or if electricity is cut off due to the fault of the supplier of electricity, it shall compensate the user for the losses caused thereby.
二、用電方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the user of electricity:
用電方要根據(jù)合同規(guī)定用電，因特殊用 電時(shí)，應(yīng)事先通知供電方。如無(wú)正當(dāng)理由超負(fù)荷用電或不按規(guī)定時(shí)間用電，應(yīng)償付違約金。
The user must use electricity in accordance with the provisions of the contract. If, due to special circumstances, it needs to use more electricity or cannot use electricity at the specified time, it shall notify the supplier in advance. If in the absence of a proper reason for the overload of electricity or for not using electricity at the stipulated time, it shall pay breach of contract damages.
違反用水合同、供用氣合同的責(zé)任，可參照本條規(guī)定處理。
The liability for breach of a contract for the supply and use of water or of a contract for the supply and use of gas may be handled with reference to the provisions of this Article.
第三十七條 違反倉(cāng)儲(chǔ)保管合同的責(zé)任
Article 38 Liability for breach of a warehousing contract.
一、保管方的責(zé)任：
(1) Liability of the safekeeping party:
1.貨物在儲(chǔ)存期間。由于保管不善而發(fā)生貨物丟失、短少、變質(zhì)、污染、損壞的，負(fù)責(zé)賠償損失。如屬包裝不符合合同規(guī)定或超過(guò)有效儲(chǔ)存期而造成貨物損壞、變質(zhì)的，不負(fù)賠償責(zé)任。
a. If improper safekeeping during the period of storage of the goods causes destruction, shortage, deterioration or contamination of or damage to the goods, it shall be liable for paying compensation for the losses. If the goods are damaged or deteriorate due to the packaging not conforming to the stipulations of the contract or due to the valid storage period being exceeded, it shall not be liable for paying compensation.
2.對(duì)危險(xiǎn)物品和易腐貨物，不按規(guī)定操作或妥善保管，造成毀損的，負(fù)責(zé)賠償損失。
b. If dangerous articles or perishable goods are not handled according to stipulations or are not carefully stored, and are thereby damaged, it shall be liable for paying compensation for the losses.
3.由于保管方的責(zé)任，造成退倉(cāng)或不能入庫(kù)時(shí)，應(yīng)按合同規(guī)定賠償存貨方運(yùn)資和支付違約金。
c. If the goods are withdrawn from the warehouse or cannot be deposited in storage due to the fault of the safekeeping party, it shall make compensation for the storing party’s transportation expenses and pay breach of contract damages in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
4.由保管方負(fù)責(zé)發(fā)運(yùn)的貨物，不能按期發(fā)貨，賠償存貨方逾期交貨的損失，錯(cuò)發(fā)到貨地點(diǎn)，除按合同規(guī)定無(wú)償運(yùn)到規(guī)定的到貨地點(diǎn)外，并賠償存償方因此而造成的實(shí)際損失。
d. In cases where it is the responsibility of the safekeeping party to transport the goods and it fails to ship them on time, it shall compensate the storing party for losses due to overdue delivery; if it sends them to the wrong destination, in addition to transporting the goods without charge to the destination as stipulated in the contract, it shall also compensate the storing party for the actual losses caused thereby.
二、存貨方責(zé)任：
1.Liability of the storing party:
1.易燃產(chǎn)、易爆、有毒等危險(xiǎn)物品和易腐物品，必須在合同中注明，并提供必要的資料，否則造成貨物毀損或人身傷亡，承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任直至刑事責(zé)任。
a. Flammable, explosive, poisonous and other dangerous articles and perishable articles must be noted in the contract, and the necessary data must be provided. Otherwise, if any damage to goods or human casualties are caused thereby, it shall be liable for paying compensation and may even be subject to criminal liability.
2.超議定儲(chǔ)存量?jī)?chǔ)存或逾期不提時(shí)，除交納保管費(fèi)外，還應(yīng)償付約金。
b. If the weight stored exceeds that agreed upon or the goods are not picked up on time, in addition to the payment of storage fees, it shall also pay breach of contract damages.
第三十八條 違反財(cái)產(chǎn)租賃合同的責(zé)任
Article 39 Liability for breach of a contract for the lease of property.
一、承擔(dān)方的責(zé)任：
1.liability of the lessee:
1.由于使用保管或維修保養(yǎng)不當(dāng)，造成租用財(cái)產(chǎn)損壞、丟失的，負(fù)責(zé)修復(fù)或貽償。
a. If improper use and safekeeping of the leased property or failure to maintain and keep it in good repair causes damage to or destruction of the property, it shall be responsible for restoration of the property or payment of compensation.
2.擅自拆改房屋、設(shè)備、機(jī)具等財(cái)產(chǎn)，負(fù)責(zé)賠償由此而造成的損失。
b. If it dismantles or alters a house, equipment, machine tools or other property without permission, it shall be liable for making compensation for the losses caused thereby.
3.擅自將租賃財(cái)產(chǎn)轉(zhuǎn)租或進(jìn)行非法活動(dòng)，出租方有權(quán)解除合同。
c. If it sublets the leased property without permission or carries out illegal activities, the lessor shall have the right to rescind the contract.
4.逾期不還租賃財(cái)產(chǎn)，除補(bǔ)交租金外，還應(yīng)償付違約金。
d. If the leased property is not returned at the specified time, in addition to paying the supplemental rent, it shall also pay breach of contract damages.
二、出租方的責(zé)任：
2.Liability of the lessor:
1.未按合同規(guī)定的時(shí)間提供出租財(cái)產(chǎn)，應(yīng)償付違約金。
a. If it does not provide the leased property at the time stipulated in the contract, it shall pay breach of contract damages.
2.未按合同規(guī)定質(zhì)量提供出租財(cái)產(chǎn)，負(fù)責(zé)賠償由此而靠造成的損失。
b. If it does not provide the leased property in accordance with the quality stipulated in the contract, it shall be liable for paying compensation for the losses caused thereby.
3.未按合同規(guī)定提供有關(guān)設(shè)備、附件等，致使承租方不能如期正常使用的，除按規(guī)定如數(shù)補(bǔ)齊外，還應(yīng)償付約金。
c. If it does not supply related equipment, accessories, etc., in accordance with the provisions of the contract and thereby cause the lessee to be unable to make timely and regular use of the leased property, in addition to supplying what is necessary in accordance with stipulations, it shall also pay breach of contract damages.
4.出租船舶、車輛等大型工具，如因出租方操作不當(dāng)或服務(wù)人員的過(guò)失，造成租賃逾期，按合同或有關(guān)規(guī)定償還承租方違約金。
d. In the leasing of vessels, vehicles and other large-scale instruments, if improper handling by the lessor or the negligence of service personnel causes the period of the lease to be prolonged, it shall pay the lessee breach of contract damages in accordance with the contract or other relevant stipulations.
第三十九條 違反借款合同的責(zé)任
Article 39 Liability for breach of a loan contract.
一、貸款方的責(zé)任：
(1) Liability of the lender:
貸款方不按合同規(guī)定及時(shí)貸款，應(yīng)償付違約金。
If the lender does not make a loan in a timely manner in accordance with the provisions of the contract, it shall pay breach of contract damages.
二、借款方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the borrower:
借款方不按合同規(guī)定歸還貸款的。應(yīng)當(dāng)承擔(dān)違約責(zé)任。并加付利息。
If the borrower does not repay the loan in accordance with the provisions of the contract, it shall bear the liability for breach of contract and pay the additional interest.
借款方不按合同規(guī)定使用政策性貸款，應(yīng)當(dāng)加付利息；貸款方有權(quán)提前收回一部或全部貸款。
If the borrower does not utilize the loan granted for policy consideration in accordance with the provisions of the contract, it shall pay additional interest; and the lender shall have the right to recall part or all of the loan ahead of schedule.
第四十條 違反財(cái)產(chǎn)保險(xiǎn)合同的責(zé)任
Article 41 Liability for breach of a property insurance contract.
一、保險(xiǎn)方的責(zé)任：
(1) Liability of the insurer:
對(duì)于保險(xiǎn)事故造成的損失，在保險(xiǎn)金額的范圍內(nèi)承擔(dān)賠償責(zé)任。
It shall be liable for paying indemnity for the losses caused by an insured accident within the scope of the insured amount.
被保險(xiǎn)方為了避免或減少保險(xiǎn)責(zé)任范圍內(nèi)的損失而進(jìn)行的施救、保護(hù)、整理、訴訟所支出的合理費(fèi)用，根據(jù)合同規(guī)定償約。如果不及時(shí)償付。應(yīng)承擔(dān)違約責(zé)任。
The reasonable expenses paid by the policy holder in order to avoid or reduce the losses within the scope of the insured liability by means of rescue, protection, repair or litigation shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of the contract. If it does not indemnify the policy holder in a tmiely manner, it shall be liable for breach or contract.
二、投保方的責(zé)任：
(2) Liability of the policy holder:
投保方如隱瞞被保險(xiǎn)財(cái)產(chǎn)的真實(shí)情況，保險(xiǎn)方有權(quán)解除合同或不負(fù)賠償責(zé)任。
If the policy holder conceals the actual circumstances of the insured property, the insurer shall have the right to rescind the contract or shall not be liable for making indemnity.
投保方對(duì)被保險(xiǎn)的財(cái)產(chǎn)發(fā)現(xiàn)有危險(xiǎn)情況，不采取措施消除，同由此發(fā)生事故造成的損失由自己負(fù)責(zé)，保險(xiǎn)方不負(fù)賠償責(zé)任。
If the policy holder discovers dangerous circumstances regarding the insured property and does not adopt measures to eliminate them, it shall be held solely liable for any losses from an accident caused thereby, and the insurer shall not be liable for making indemnity therefor.
第五章 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同糾紛的調(diào)整和仲裁
Chapter Ⅴ Mediation and Arbitration of Economic Contract Disputes
第四十一條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同發(fā)生糾紛時(shí)，當(dāng)事人可以通過(guò)協(xié)商或者調(diào)解解決。
Article 41 If a dispute over an economic contract develops, the parties may settle the dispute through consultation or mediation.
當(dāng)事人不愿通過(guò)協(xié)商、調(diào)解解決或者協(xié)商、調(diào)解不成的，可以依據(jù)合同中的仲裁條款或者事后達(dá)成的書面仲裁協(xié)議，向仲裁機(jī)構(gòu)中請(qǐng)仲裁。
If the parties are reluctant to settle the dispute through consultation or mediation or they fail in settling the dispute thereby, they may apply to an arbitration agency for arbitration in accordance with the arbitral clause in the contract or in accordance with the written arbitration agreement reached between them subsequently.
當(dāng)事人沒(méi)有在經(jīng)濟(jì)合同中訂立仲裁條款，事后又沒(méi)有達(dá)成書面仲裁協(xié)議的，可以向人民法院起訴。
If there is no arbitral clause concluded between the parties in the contract and no written arbitration agreement is reached subsequently, the parties may bring a lawsuit in the people’s court.
仲裁作出裁決，由仲裁機(jī)構(gòu)制作仲裁裁決書。對(duì)仲裁機(jī)構(gòu)的仲裁裁決。當(dāng)事人應(yīng)當(dāng)履行。當(dāng)事人一方在規(guī)定的限期內(nèi)不履行仲裁機(jī)構(gòu)的仲裁裁決的，另一方可以申請(qǐng)人民法院強(qiáng)制執(zhí)行。
In the case of a decision made after arbitration, the arbitration agency shall issue an arbitration award. And the parties concerned shall enforce such arbitration award. If either party fails to enforce within the time limit the arbitration award made by the arbitration agency, the other party may apply to the people’s court for compulsory enforcement.
第四十二條 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同爭(zhēng)議中請(qǐng)仲裁的期限為二年，自當(dāng)事人知道或者應(yīng)當(dāng)知道其權(quán)利被侵害之日起計(jì)算。
Article 42 The term for application for arbitration of disputes over an economic contract shall be two years, which shall be counted from the date the party knows or should have known of the infringement of its rights.
第六章 經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的管理
Chapter Ⅵ Administration of Economic Contracts
第四十三條 縣級(jí)以上各級(jí)人民政府工商行政管理部門和其他有關(guān)主管部門。依據(jù)法律、行政法規(guī)規(guī)定的職責(zé)，負(fù)責(zé)對(duì)經(jīng)濟(jì)合同的監(jiān)督。
Article 43 Administrative departments for industry and commerce of the people’s governments at or above the county level and other competent departments shall, in accordance with their respective functions and duties stipulated by the laws, administrative rules and regulations, be responsible for the supervision over the performance of economic contracts.
第四十四條 對(duì)利用經(jīng)濟(jì)合同危害國(guó)家利益、社會(huì)公共利益的違法行為，由縣級(jí)以上各級(jí)人民政府工商行政管理部門和其他有關(guān)主管部門依據(jù)法律、行政法規(guī)規(guī)定的職責(zé)負(fù)責(zé)處理；構(gòu)成犯罪的，依法追究刑事責(zé)任。
Article 44 Anyone who takes advantage of an economic contract to engage in illegal acts impairing the interests of the State and the social public interests shall be dealt with by the administrative departments for industry and commerce of the people’s governments at or above the county level and other relevant competent departments in accordance with their respective functions and duties as stipulated by the laws, administrative rules and regulations. If such an act constitutes a crime, the offender shall be investigated for criminal liability according to law.
