{"component": "clause", "props": {"groups": [{"size": 344, "snippet": "The preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the parties and the resulting documents shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other.", "samples": [{"hash": "441YSZGls66", "uri": "/contracts/441YSZGls66#joint-preparation", "label": "Securities Purchase Agreement (CIMG Inc.)", "score": 37.4736481862, "published": true}, {"hash": "gu7zXCBWP6O", "uri": "/contracts/gu7zXCBWP6O#joint-preparation", "label": "Securities Purchase Agreement (Chilean Cobalt Corp.)", "score": 37.3833007812, "published": true}, {"hash": "7vqADcupr60", "uri": "/contracts/7vqADcupr60#joint-preparation", "label": "Securities Purchase Agreement (CIMG Inc.)", "score": 37.3230667114, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "preparation-of-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [4, 33]}, {"key": "joint-effort", "type": "clause", "offset": [45, 57]}, {"key": "of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [58, 72]}, {"key": "judicial-construction", "type": "clause", "offset": [134, 155]}], "hash": "7fa02a983021af61398727c114c400c4", "id": 1}, {"size": 217, "snippet": "This Agreement has been jointly prepared by the Parties, and shall not be construed more strictly against either Party.", "samples": [{"hash": "9Mrv6MwFcoF", "uri": "/contracts/9Mrv6MwFcoF#joint-preparation", "label": "Agreement for State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Funding", "score": 36.3294677734, "published": true}, {"hash": "jPGLsyyL6J3", "uri": "/contracts/jPGLsyyL6J3#joint-preparation", "label": "Janitorial Services Agreement", "score": 35.8094215393, "published": true}, {"hash": "66A6S441lML", "uri": "/contracts/66A6S441lML#joint-preparation", "label": "Interlocal Agreement", "score": 35.0463829041, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "by-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [41, 55]}, {"key": "either-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [106, 118]}], "hash": "9c661094c6df46e6600877ba3956decc", "id": 2}, {"size": 106, "snippet": "This Agreement is to be deemed to have been prepared jointly by the parties hereto and any uncertainty or ambiguity existing herein, if any, shall not be interpreted against any party, but shall be interpreted according to the application of the rules of interpretation for arm's length agreements.", "samples": [{"hash": "btkarXPpKvG", "uri": "/contracts/btkarXPpKvG#joint-preparation", "label": "Share Exchange Agreement (Athena Bitcoin Global)", "score": 30.9206027985, "published": true}, {"hash": "cT8wHL9y6ix", "uri": "/contracts/cT8wHL9y6ix#joint-preparation", "label": "Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Time Associates, Inc.)", "score": 19.7802867889, "published": true}, {"hash": "jSoa6uAZNR6", "uri": "/contracts/jSoa6uAZNR6#joint-preparation", "label": "Reorganization Agreement (Voxcorp Inc)", "score": 19.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "the-parties-hereto", "type": "clause", "offset": [64, 82]}, {"key": "according-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [210, 222]}, {"key": "the-rules-of-interpretation", "type": "clause", "offset": [242, 269]}], "hash": "e22a5d0018146dd24c3633d1930fb46b", "id": 4}, {"size": 75, "snippet": "All parties to this Agreement have negotiated it at length, and have had the opportunity to consult with and be represented by their own competent counsel. This Agreement is therefore deemed to have been jointly prepared by the parties, and any uncertainty or ambiguity existing in it shall not be interpreted against any party, but rather shall be interpreted according to the rules generally governing the interpretation of contracts.", "samples": [{"hash": "ckyrm1GUAIx", "uri": "/contracts/ckyrm1GUAIx#joint-preparation", "label": "Employment Agreement (ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.)", "score": 33.9719352722, "published": true}, {"hash": "hRDC1y9hIi9", "uri": "/contracts/hRDC1y9hIi9#joint-preparation", "label": "Employment Agreement (ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.)", "score": 33.9500350952, "published": true}, {"hash": "dfNY4i5ClMC", "uri": "/contracts/dfNY4i5ClMC#joint-preparation", "label": "Employment Agreement (ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.)", "score": 33.8487319946, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "parties-to-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [4, 29]}, {"key": "opportunity-to-consult", "type": "clause", "offset": [77, 99]}, {"key": "represented-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [112, 126]}, {"key": "by-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [221, 235]}, {"key": "according-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [361, 373]}, {"key": "the-rules", "type": "clause", "offset": [374, 383]}, {"key": "interpretation-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [408, 425]}], "hash": "720faf8887a5b294e8b314673aeccc24", "id": 5}, {"size": 69, "snippet": "This Agreement shall be deemed to have been prepared jointly by the parties hereto. Any ambiguity herein shall not be interpreted against any party hereto and shall be interpreted as if each of the parties hereto had prepared this Agreement.", "samples": [{"hash": "du0h9vFkI82", "uri": "/contracts/du0h9vFkI82#joint-preparation", "label": "Gift Agreement", "score": 29.3408622742, "published": true}, {"hash": "4zLdJSm8XhU", "uri": "/contracts/4zLdJSm8XhU#joint-preparation", "label": "Pledge Agreement (Adcare Health Systems Inc)", "score": 21.2121829987, "published": true}, {"hash": "ipCOWqZ5fIz", "uri": "/contracts/ipCOWqZ5fIz#joint-preparation", "label": "Registration Rights Agreement (Knobias, Inc.)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "the-parties-hereto", "type": "clause", "offset": [64, 82]}, {"key": "party-hereto", "type": "definition", "offset": [142, 154]}, {"key": "each-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [186, 205]}], "hash": "65514e553d64f15645380b8434273b0a", "id": 7}, {"size": 69, "snippet": "Each provision of this Agreement shall be construed as though all Parties participated equally in the drafting of the same. Consequently, the Parties acknowledge and agree that any rule of construction that a document is to be construed against the drafting party shall not be applicable to this Agreement.", "samples": [{"hash": "5VWrDMODdxN", "uri": "/contracts/5VWrDMODdxN#joint-preparation", "label": "Joint Operating Agreement (Tamboran Resources Corp)", "score": 35.3353881836, "published": true}, {"hash": "lz1AeWCzlqi", "uri": "/contracts/lz1AeWCzlqi#joint-preparation", "label": "Unitization and Unit Operating Agreement", "score": 33.9669113159, "published": true}, {"hash": "aHXjyxK4RjW", "uri": "/contracts/aHXjyxK4RjW#joint-preparation", "label": "Stock Purchase Agreement", "score": 31.3408622742, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "provision-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [5, 17]}, {"key": "all-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [62, 73]}, {"key": "the-parties-acknowledge-and-agree-that", "type": "clause", "offset": [138, 176]}, {"key": "rule-of-construction", "type": "clause", "offset": [181, 201]}, {"key": "drafting-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [249, 263]}, {"key": "to-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [288, 305]}], "hash": "060d05ddb4094da992cb3a46d1081230", "id": 6}, {"size": 47, "snippet": "Preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the City and the Consultant and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than any other.", "samples": [{"hash": "lwOVuKdLA3T", "uri": "/contracts/lwOVuKdLA3T#joint-preparation", "label": "Professional Services Agreement", "score": 30.4083328247, "published": true}, {"hash": "b3UqRBlWhkz", "uri": "/contracts/b3UqRBlWhkz#joint-preparation", "label": "Professional Services", "score": 29.6319351196, "published": true}, {"hash": "cxjgZpXsb04", "uri": "/contracts/cxjgZpXsb04#joint-preparation", "label": "Professional Services Agreement", "score": 26.4702758789, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "preparation-of-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 29]}, {"key": "joint-effort", "type": "clause", "offset": [41, 53]}, {"key": "the-consultant-and-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [70, 92]}, {"key": "judicial-construction", "type": "clause", "offset": [145, 166]}, {"key": "of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [207, 221]}], "hash": "f2c9521ce9aec66e9ebae3180b5ecfb5", "id": 10}, {"size": 112, "snippet": "Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement and acknowledge that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other. The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party.", "samples": [{"hash": "ddqr2NeasOn", "uri": "/contracts/ddqr2NeasOn#joint-preparation", "label": "Joint Participation Agreement", "score": 32.658454895, "published": true}, {"hash": "6i1NE9afWgK", "uri": "/contracts/6i1NE9afWgK#joint-preparation", "label": "Performance Agreement", "score": 32.0671768188, "published": true}, {"hash": "5vZUxdDGzvN", "uri": "/contracts/5vZUxdDGzvN#joint-preparation", "label": "Uniform Purchase Agreement", "score": 29.9056720734, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "each-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 10]}, {"key": "revision-of-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [69, 95]}, {"key": "preparation-of-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [121, 150]}, {"key": "joint-effort", "type": "clause", "offset": [166, 178]}, {"key": "agreed-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [193, 202]}, {"key": "mutual-intent", "type": "clause", "offset": [219, 232]}, {"key": "judicial-construction", "type": "clause", "offset": [293, 314]}, {"key": "of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [355, 369]}, {"key": "in-this-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [399, 416]}, {"key": "fair-meaning", "type": "clause", "offset": [448, 460]}], "hash": "7a4d55255e85e23b01aebcecfa2e06ed", "id": 3}, {"size": 68, "snippet": "This Agreement shall be deemed for all purposes to have been prepared through the joint efforts of the parties hereto and shall not be construed for or against one party or any other party as a result of the preparation, submittal, drafting, execution or other event of negotiation hereof.", "samples": [{"hash": "kovMKRtLEPM", "uri": "/contracts/kovMKRtLEPM#joint-preparation", "label": "Domain Purchase Agreement (Esports Technologies, Inc.)", "score": 30.1868591309, "published": true}, {"hash": "fFmaLTu8DVC", "uri": "/contracts/fFmaLTu8DVC#joint-preparation", "label": "Domain Purchase Agreement (Esports Technologies, Inc.)", "score": 30.1868591309, "published": true}, {"hash": "cqKcZhzJaar", "uri": "/contracts/cqKcZhzJaar#joint-preparation", "label": "Domain Purchase Agreement (Esports Technologies, Inc.)", "score": 30.1868591309, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "all-purposes", "type": "clause", "offset": [35, 47]}, {"key": "the-parties-hereto", "type": "clause", "offset": [99, 117]}, {"key": "one-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [160, 169]}, {"key": "other-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [177, 188]}, {"key": "event-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [261, 269]}], "hash": "d67ca1955bc5f1805636dc95cd82ba93", "id": 8}, {"size": 60, "snippet": "The parties acknowledge that they have sought and received whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other.", "samples": [{"hash": "gRv4IKV5AYR", "uri": "/contracts/gRv4IKV5AYR#joint-preparation", "label": "Solid Waste, Bulk Waste, and Recycling Collection Services Agreement", "score": 32.7268829346, "published": true}, {"hash": "dxTmjoWAFkW", "uri": "/contracts/dxTmjoWAFkW#joint-preparation", "label": "Solid Waste, Bulk Waste, and Recycling Collection Services Agreement", "score": 30.2714633942, "published": true}, {"hash": "4n7sHWwyv6j", "uri": "/contracts/4n7sHWwyv6j#joint-preparation", "label": "Disaster Debris Removal Agreement", "score": 28.6902809143, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties-acknowledge", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 23]}, {"key": "advice-and-counsel", "type": "definition", "offset": [78, 96]}, {"key": "necessary-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [104, 117]}, {"key": "form-a", "type": "definition", "offset": [126, 132]}, {"key": "full-and-complete-understanding", "type": "clause", "offset": [133, 164]}, {"key": "rights-and-obligations", "type": "definition", "offset": [172, 194]}, {"key": "preparation-of-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [215, 244]}, {"key": "joint-effort", "type": "clause", "offset": [260, 272]}, {"key": "agreed-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [287, 296]}, {"key": "mutual-intent", "type": "clause", "offset": [313, 326]}, {"key": "judicial-construction", "type": "clause", "offset": [387, 408]}, {"key": "of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [449, 463]}], "hash": "08e042524588fc6136bd9b4a49311a52", "id": 9}], "next_curs": "CloSVGoVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzcjYLEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2Ihpqb2ludC1wcmVwYXJhdGlvbiMwMDAwMDAwYQyiAQJlbhgAIAA=", "clause": {"parents": [["miscellaneous", "Miscellaneous"], ["general-provisions", "General Provisions"], ["miscellaneous-provisions", "Miscellaneous Provisions"], ["general", "General"], ["other-provisions", "Other Provisions"]], "size": 1696, "children": [["", ""], ["counterparts", "Counterparts"], ["governing-law", "Governing Law"], ["termination", "Termination"], ["entire-agreement", "Entire Agreement"]], "title": "Joint Preparation", "id": "joint-preparation", "related": [["document-preparation", "DOCUMENT PREPARATION", "DOCUMENT PREPARATION"], ["surface-preparation", "Surface Preparation", "Surface Preparation"], ["site-preparation", "Site Preparation", "Site Preparation"], ["proposal-preparation", "Proposal Preparation", "Proposal Preparation"], ["preparation", "Preparation", "Preparation"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2026-06-25T06:22:01+00:00", "also_ask": ["How can the 'Joint Preparation' clause be leveraged to prevent one party from claiming sole authorship or intent?", "What essential elements must be included to ensure true joint authorship and avoid ambiguity?", "What are the main risks if the clause lacks specificity about each party\u2019s contributions?", "How does this clause compare to standard 'entire agreement' or 'integration' clauses in terms of evidentiary weight?", "What factors do courts consider when determining the enforceability of a 'Joint Preparation' clause in disputes over contract interpretation?"], "drafting_tip": "Specify each party\u2019s responsibilities, clarify the process for joint decision-making, and set timelines to ensure accountability and prevent disputes.", "explanation": "The Joint Preparation clause establishes that both parties will collaborate in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing the agreement or specific documents related to their transaction. In practice, this means that neither party is considered the sole author of the contract, and both have equal input into its terms and language. This clause helps prevent one party from being disadvantaged by legal doctrines that interpret ambiguities against the drafter, thereby ensuring fairness and mutual responsibility in the contract's creation."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}