1. The rules set out in this Title do not apply to direct actions undertaken by the JRC.
2. In duly justified cases, funding bodies may depart from the rules set out in this Title, except for Articles 18, 19 and 20, if:
(a)
such a departure is provided for in the basic act setting up the funding body or entrusting budget implementation tasks to it; or
(b)
for funding bodies under points (ii), (iii) or (v) of point (c) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation if it is provided for in the contribution agreement and if their specific operating needs or the nature of the action so require.