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Key provisions include payment terms (30 days post-acceptance), warranty requirements for quality and non-infringement, and strict adherence to GCF's Policy on Prohibited Practices and SEAH Policy. The agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, with disputes settled via UNCITRAL arbitration in Seoul. 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The proposed administrative budget for the Board, Secretariat, and Trustee is USD 87,813,586, representing a 5.1% increase over 2021. 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