Unfair Contract Terms
/ˌʌnˈfɛər kənˈtrækt tɜrmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Clauses in a contract that seek to limit or exclude liability unfairly, or otherwise impose unreasonable terms on one party, often subject to legal controls or nullification.
The court ruled the unfair contract terms unenforceable because they deprived the consumer of basic rights.
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- unfair contract term
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Commentary
Unfair contract terms are frequently regulated by statutes or common law doctrines to protect weaker parties; drafters should clearly identify and justify such terms to avoid invalidation.
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