Introduction
A severability clause is a provision in a contract that states that if one part of the contract is found to be void, then the rest of the contract still stands.
Severability clause definition
A severability clause is a provision in a contract that states that the contract will still be valid even if one section or clause or paragraph, etc., in it is declared void. This means that if a court rules that one part of a contract cannot be enforced, the other parts of the contract can still be enforced.
Why do you need a severability clause in your contract?
A severability clause ensures that if one part of a contract is found to be unenforceable, the rest of the contract remains enforceable. For example, if your contract includes a restrictive covenant that is later declared void by local legislation, your contract could still stand because it contains a severability clause.
The benefit of having a severability clause in your contract is ensuring that all parties are protected against the unenforceability of the whole contract by one part of the contract being declared void.
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