Interpretations; Severability Clause Samples

The INTERPRETATIONS; SEVERABILITY clause defines how the terms of the contract should be understood and addresses what happens if any part of the agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable. Typically, this clause clarifies that ambiguous terms should be interpreted in a way that reflects the parties' intentions and that if a specific provision is deemed invalid by a court, the remainder of the contract remains effective. Its core function is to ensure that the contract as a whole is preserved and enforceable, even if certain parts are problematic, thereby maintaining the stability and intent of the agreement.
Interpretations; Severability. It is agreed that if any provision of this Guaranty or the application of any provision to any person or any circumstance shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other provisions of this Guaranty or the application of such provision to any other person or circumstance, all of which other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. It is the intention of the parties hereto that if any provision of this Guaranty is capable of two constructions, one of which would render the provision valid, the provision shall have the meaning which renders it valid.
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Interpretations; Severability. Rights and restrictions in this Agreement may be exercised and are applicable only to the extent they do not violate any applicable laws, and are intended to be limited or modified to the extent necessary so they will not render this Agreement illegal, invalid, or unenforceable. If any term shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement does not in any way limit the Company’s rights under the laws of unfair competition, trade secret, copyright, patent, trademark, or any other applicable law, which are in addition to rights under this Agreement. The existence of a claim by Executive, whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the Company’s enforcement of this Agreement. (REMAINDER OF PAGE IS DELIBERATELY LEFT BLANK)
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Interpretations; Severability. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern the validity, performance, and enforcement of this Lease. This Lease shall not be construed more or less favorably with respect to either Party as a consequence of the Lease or various provisions hereof having been drafted by one of the parties hereto. If any provision of this Lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Lease and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. This Lease shall not be interrupted or construed in any manner so as to create a partnership or joint venture relationship between Landlord and Tenant.
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Related to Interpretations; Severability

  • Interpretation; Severability (a) The Executive has carefully considered the possible effects on the Executive of the covenants not to compete, the confidentiality provisions and the other obligations contained in this Agreement, and the Executive recognizes that the Company has made every effort to limit the restrictions placed upon the Executive to those that are reasonable and necessary to protect the Company’s legitimate business interests. (b) The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the restrictive covenants set forth in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary in order to protect the Company’s valid business interests. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the covenants, provisions and agreements contained herein shall be enforceable to the fullest extent allowed by law. If any covenant, provision or agreement contained herein is found by a court having jurisdiction to be unreasonable in duration, scope or character of restrictions, or otherwise to be unenforceable, such covenant, provision or agreement shall not be rendered unenforceable thereby, but rather the duration, scope or character of restrictions of such covenant, provision or agreement shall be deemed reduced or modified with retroactive effect to render such covenant, provision or agreement reasonable or otherwise enforceable (as the case may be), and such covenant, provision or agreement shall be enforced as modified. If the court having jurisdiction will not review the covenant, provision or agreement, the parties hereto shall mutually agree to a revision having an effect as close as permitted by applicable law to the provision declared unenforceable. The parties hereto agree that if a court having jurisdiction determines, despite the express intent of the parties hereto, that any portion of the covenants, provisions or agreements contained herein are not enforceable, the remaining covenants, provisions and agreements herein shall be valid and enforceable. Moreover, to the extent that any provision is declared unenforceable, the Company shall have any and all rights under applicable statutes or common law to enforce its rights with respect to any and all Confidential Information or unfair competition by the Executive.

  • Interpretation and Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the terms hereof, such provisions shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable provision was not a part of this Agreement. Furthermore, if any provision of this Agreement is capable of two constructions, one of which would render the provision void and the other of which would render the provision valid, then the provision shall have the meaning which rends it valid.

  • Severability; Interpretation If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. Where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is altered by a rule, regulation or order of the SEC, whether of special or general application, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order.

  • Severability and Interpretation If a provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nonetheless be enforceable according to their terms. Further, in the event that any provision is held to be overbroad as written, such provision shall be deemed amended to narrow its application to the extent necessary to make the provision enforceable according to law and enforced as amended.

  • Governing Law; Interpretation This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles. In the event of any dispute, this Agreement is intended by the parties to be construed as a whole, to be interpreted in accordance with its fair meaning, and not to be construed strictly for or against either you or the Company or the “drafter” of all or any portion of this Agreement.