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What happens when an agreement changes?
A material change creates a new version. The earlier version is not deleted; it is superseded and kept in the record.
Why it matters
If a change could quietly overwrite what you accepted, acceptance would mean nothing.
How it works
- 1A participant proposes a change.
- 2Where the change is material, a new version is created.
- 3Participants are asked to accept the new version.
- 4The previous version becomes superseded and remains readable.
A practical example
A fundi and a homeowner agree to add tiling to a bathroom job. The scope and the amount change, so a new version is created and both accept it before work continues.
Common misunderstanding
People keep acting on the older version. Do not act on a superseded version.
What to check before acting
- Check the version number and date.
- Confirm that everyone has accepted the current version.