The Clause Files: Severability
A series breaking down common contract clauses and explaining why they’re included. After all, your contract clarity is out there.
Severability. Each provision of this Agreement shall be considered severable and if for any reason any provision or provisions herein are determined to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal under any existing or future law, such invalidity, unenforceability or illegality shall not impair the operation of or affect those portions of this Agreement which are valid, enforceable and legal.
The severability clause is the part of the contract that ensures that if any part of the contract is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the contract will still remain in effect. This is important because it protects the contract as a whole, allowing the valid sections to continue to be enforceable even if one section is struck down by a court or deemed unenforceable for any reason.
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