Commercially Reasonable Efforts Clause
/kəˈmɜːrʃəli ˈriːzənəbəl ˈɛfərts klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual provision obligating a party to undertake actions that are commercially reasonable to fulfill the contract's objectives without guaranteeing success or specifying exact actions.
The agreement included a commercially reasonable efforts clause requiring the seller to pursue all viable sales opportunities.
Forms
- commercially reasonable efforts clause
- commercially reasonable efforts clauses
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Commentary
This clause typically balances diligence and practicality, avoiding imposing overly burdensome or impractical requirements on the obligated party.
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