Boilerplate Clauses

Standard provisions found in most contracts that address general legal matters.

Boilerplate clauses include severability, entire agreement, governing law, notice provisions, force majeure, assignment restrictions, and waiver provisions. While often considered routine, these clauses can have significant legal implications.

The 'entire agreement' (or integration) clause states that the written contract represents the complete agreement, preventing parties from relying on prior oral or written representations not included in the final document.

Example

The boilerplate section of a service agreement includes clauses on governing law (New York), arbitration, assignment restrictions, and a severability provision.