How To - Manage Contract Changes

Guide Overview

During delivery, projects evolve and sometimes your contract needs to evolve with it. Whether you’re requesting a modification, seeking a disbursement outside the smart contract, or raising a concern, this guide walks you through the correct process and who to contact at each stage.

Modifying a Contract

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1. Start with a Discussion

Before submitting anything, reach out to the Delivery Assurance (DA) Team. Early collaboration helps both parties align on what needs to change and ensures the final request is accurate and mutually agreed.

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2. Submit Your Request Using the Template

Once aligned, send your modification request to the DA Team using the provided template. This ensures all required information is captured clearly.

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3. Review and Update the Contract

DA and Procurement will work with you to review the request and make the necessary updates. These changes will be formally recorded in either:

• an updated legal contract, or;

• a Statement of Work (SOW) addendum.

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4. Update the Vendor Smart Contract

Before the changes take effect, a modify action must be executed on your vendor smart contract instance. This ensures the update is transparent and visible to the community.

The process is as follows:

• Intersect initiates and signs the modification action.

• The action is then passed to the vendor and the oversight committee for their signatures.

• All signatures must be completed within 36 hours. If not, the action expires and must be resubmitted.

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Requesting a Disbursement

In some cases, ADA payments via smart contracts may not meet the needs of your project. When this happens, you may request that funds be disbursed in Stablecoins or Fiat instead.

Important Note

This process is exception‑only. Moving funds out of a smart contract reduces transparency, so it should only be used when absolutely necessary.

How to Request a Disbursement

1. Contact your Delivery Assurance POC to explain the situation.

2. These requests are reviewed by the Intersect executive team and handled on a case‑by‑case basis.

Provide a Clear Rationale

Your request must include a rationale explaining why funds need to be moved out of the smart contract. Once agreed, this rationale will be attached to the disbursement action.

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Need Templates or Supporting Documents?

Find proposal templates, guidance documents, and downloadable resources to support your submission.

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