What exactly is a contract clause?
Contract jargon can be complex — so we’re doing our best to simplify it. Discover the basics behind contract clauses, learn how they work, and gain a stronger understanding of what they look like within contracts.
Legal contracts and agreements — like most written documents — are made up of several unique parts that address all kinds of specifics. One of those functional elements is the contract clause — a crucial written tool present in every contract.
But what exactly is it and what does it do? Read on to learn more about contract clauses and how they can be used to create comprehensive legal contracts.
What exactly is a contract clause?
The easiest way to think about a contract clause is to first understand that it’s a written portion that exists to do a legal-specific job. In other words, a clause in a contract is a unique section that addresses a specific need, privilege, right, deadline, or duty.
Basically, a contract clause is a written section that unscrambles any contractual confusion. There are many ways to write clauses but while each applies to a different aspect, their goal is ultimately the same — to clearly define and outline one specific part of the contract or agreement.
How are clauses used in contracts?
Almost any section of a contract that’s being used to specifically define the perimeters of the agreement could be considered a clause — but to better illustrate how they work; we’ve provided a few examples of how different clauses can be used.
- Merger clauses confirm that the current contract supersedes any previous contract
- Venue clauses specify where the contract can be enforced
- Statute of limitations clauses give both parties a specific amount of time to file lawsuits
- Non-disclosure clauses require parties not to disclose the other party’s private information
Transform your contract capabilities today.
Authorizing documents, signing contracts, and confidently creating contracts has never been easier. Explore everything you can do today with Acrobat Sign.
