Define: Material Specifications

The meaning of “Material Specifications” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Material Specifications defined in a legal contract?

  • Material Specifications means the predefined guidelines for materials, inclusive of but not exclusive to, written criteria and testing instructions, as laid out in the primary batch documentation or otherwise mutually agreed upon through writing by all involved parties. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Material Specifications means a detailed outline of the material, which includes attributes such as requirements, tolerances, life span, criteria, suppliers and safety information, following the information set forth in [appendix]. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Material Specifications means a detailed report outlining a material's characteristics including, but not limited to features like specifications, data, impurity profile, requirements and descriptions, as well as the shipping and handling of the said material as set forth in [appendix]. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Material Specifications means, with respect for each material produced or supplied under the contract, the written analytical and visual criteria for the material and its storage, packaging, and shipping, as the specified details may be altered from time to time via a documented agreement by all parties. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Material Specifications means the preset criteria outlined in [appendix] attached to the legal agreement. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Material Specifications means the specifications and standards for materials including the analytical criteria as outlined in [appendix], whose updates or modifications can be agreed upon by all parties at any point in time. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Material Specifications means the specifications for materials as documented in [appendix], and can be modified over time through mutual agreement amongst all parties. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Please note that the term '[appendix]' is used to reference any applicable appendix containing further information.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of material specifications' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Material Specifications means the officially written criteria, adhered to in testing, production, and shipping of a material, as outlined in [agreement document].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When materials are being supplied for a production or manufacturing process.
  • When a product is being developed and specific materials are required.
  • When it is necessary to establish and agree upon standards for materials used within a project or contract.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Material Specifications means the established guidelines for materials, designed mutually by all parties, as outlined in [agreement document].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When partners in a joint venture or partnership have to agree on materials to be used.
  • When an independent consultant is hired to determine suitable materials for a project.

Relevant Sectors

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Material Specifications means the officially written criteria, adhered to in testing, production, and shipping of a material, as outlined in [agreement document].

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