Clause Library
Browse common contract clauses explained in plain English
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Non-Compete Clause
Restricts what work you can do after leaving the job.
Non-Solicitation Clause
Prevents you from poaching clients or colleagues after you leave.
At-Will Employment Clause
Either you or the employer can end the job at any time, for any reason.
Intellectual Property Assignment
Assigns ownership of work you create to the employer — including work done on your own time.
Confidentiality / NDA Clause
Requires you to keep company information private during and after employment.
Mutual NDA
Both parties agree to keep each other's information confidential.
Definition of Confidential Information
Specifies what counts as confidential under the NDA.
Limitation of Liability
Caps how much either party can be held responsible for in case of a dispute.
Indemnification Clause
Determines who pays for legal costs if a third party sues over your use of the service.
Data Processing and Privacy
Governs how the vendor handles your personal data and their obligations under privacy laws.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Lists what you can and can't do with the vendor's product or platform.
Security Deposit Clause
Defines the deposit amount and the conditions under which it can be withheld.
Early Termination Clause
Sets the penalties and process for ending the lease before the end date.
Maintenance and Repairs Clause
Defines who is responsible for fixing what when something breaks.
Payment Milestones
Ties payment to project deliverables rather than calendar dates.
Scope of Work
Defines exactly what you're agreeing to deliver for the agreed price.
Ownership of Work Product
Determines who owns the work you create — you or the client.
Arbitration Clause
Requires disputes to be resolved through private arbitration instead of court.
Severance Clause
Defines what you get paid if the company ends your employment.
Probationary Period Clause
Sets a trial period during which different employment terms may apply.
Non-Disparagement Clause
Prevents you from making negative public statements about the employer.
Garden Leave Clause
Keeps you on payroll but prevents you from working during your notice period.
Permitted Disclosures Clause
Lists when you're allowed to share confidential information without breaching the NDA.
NDA Term and Expiry
Sets how long the confidentiality obligations last.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Commits the vendor to a minimum level of uptime and response times for support.
Auto-Renewal Clause
Automatically renews your subscription unless you cancel within a specific window.
Payment Terms and Late Fees
Sets when invoices must be paid and what happens if you're late.
Warranty Disclaimer
States that the vendor makes no guarantees about whether the product will work as expected.
Subletting Clause
Governs whether you can rent out your leased space to someone else.
Rent Escalation Clause
Sets how and when the landlord can increase your rent over the lease term.
Kill Fee Clause
Provides compensation if the client cancels the project after work has begun.
Expense Reimbursement Clause
Defines how and when the company will reimburse your work-related expenses.
Background Check Clause
Authorizes the employer to run background checks on you.
Return of Information Clause
Requires you to return or destroy confidential materials when the agreement ends.
Right of Entry Clause
Specifies when and how the landlord can enter your leased space.