Clear explanations of 500+ contract clauses, written in plain English for businesses and individuals.
This clause puts a maximum limit on how much money you can recover, even if the other party is strictly liable (meaning they're responsible regardless of whether they were careful or not). Strict liability applies in situations like product defects o
Read More →This clause says that if you deliberately do something wrong or reckless, the other party cannot claim damages from you. It's a high-risk clause because "willful misconduct" is vague—courts in both the UK and US struggle to define exactly what counts
Read More →This clause limits how much money you can claim if the other party is grossly negligent (meaning they were extremely careless, not just a little bit careless). For example, a warehouse might limit claims to £100,000 even if their gross negligence des
Read More →This clause sets out the exact steps required to change the contract after you've both signed it. For example, it might say "all changes must be in writing and signed by both parties' directors." This matters because it prevents confusion about wheth
Read More →This clause says that if one part of the contract is found illegal or unenforceable by a court, the rest of the contract still stands. For example, if a non-compete clause is too strict and a judge strikes it down, the severability clause means the r
Read More →This clause says that the written contract you're signing is the complete deal—nothing else matters, including emails, conversations, or promises made before signing. For example, if a seller verbally promised "we'll fix any problems for free" but th
Read More →This clause says that if something goes wrong in the contract, you can use multiple ways to fix it rather than being forced to pick just one. For example, if a supplier delivers late goods, you might both sue for damages AND ask a court to force them
Read More →This is a specific type of equitable relief that forces someone to actually do what they promised in the contract, rather than just paying money as compensation. For example, if you contract to buy a rare piece of land and the seller changes their mi
Read More →This clause says that if someone breaks the contract, the injured party can ask a court for "equitable relief"—special remedies beyond just money damages. These include injunctions (court orders forcing someone to do something or stop doing something
Read More →This clause prevents you from joining together with other people in a "class action"—a lawsuit where many people with similar complaints sue together as one group. For example, if 10,000 customers were all overcharged by the same company, they could
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