(ข) Subcontractor acknowledges that, notwithstanding that portions of this Contract, Exhibits included in this Contract, or other materials or data provided to or reviewed by Subcontractor have been prepared by, or come into the possession of, Contractor or third parties, Subcontractor's responsibilities under this Contract shall not be reduced or affected in any way by reason of the fact that the portions of this Contract, Exhibits, or other materials or data were, in part, prepared by, or came into the possession of, or were delivered to Subcontractor by, Contractor, Owner or third parties.