Severability
A clause stating that if one provision of a contract is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect.
Severability clauses are standard boilerplate provisions that protect the overall agreement if a court strikes down one section. Without severability, an entire contract could potentially be voided if a single clause is found unenforceable.
Courts generally favor severability and may apply it even without an explicit clause, but including one provides certainty and shows the parties' intent to preserve the agreement.
Example
If a non-compete clause is found too broad by a court, the severability clause ensures the rest of the employment contract remains valid.
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