SEC EDGAR Database

Contract Clause Library

Browse 700+ real contract clause examples sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Find the right language for your agreements across 44 legal categories.

Waiver

A contractual provision specifying that failure to enforce rights under the contract does not constitute a waiver of future rights.

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12 examples

Independent Contractor

A contractual provision specifying that the consultant or contractor is not an employee and has no authority to bind the company.

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9 examples

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits clause specifies terms for employee benefits like health insurance and bonuses, ensuring clarity, legal compliance, and fairness in employment.

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20 examples

Right of First Refusal

A contractual provision giving a party the first opportunity to make an offer or match an offer before the rights holder can accept an offer from a third party.

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18 examples

Reporting Requirements

A contractual provision specifying the types, frequency, and format of reports that must be submitted by a party to fulfill their obligations.

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17 examples

Environmental Compliance

A contractual provision requiring parties to comply with environmental laws, regulations, and standards applicable to their operations.

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9 examples

Costs and Expenses

Costs and Expenses clause defines financial responsibilities, ensuring transparency in cost-sharing and preventing disputes over contract-related expenses.

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16 examples

Exclusivity

A contractual provision granting one party the sole right to provide certain services, products, or rights within a defined scope or territory.

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16 examples

Change in Control

A contractual provision addressing the effects on the agreement when there is a change in ownership, management, or control of a party.

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19 examples

Access to Information

A contractual provision granting parties the right to access specific information, records, or documents relevant to the agreement.

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14 examples

Delivery

A contractual provision specifying the terms, conditions, and responsibilities related to the delivery of goods or services.

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20 examples

Performance Obligations

A contractual provision defining the specific duties, tasks, or deliverables a party must perform under the agreement.

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16 examples

Term and Termination

A contractual provision establishing the duration of the agreement and the conditions under which it may be terminated.

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17 examples

Modification

A contractual provision specifying the process and requirements for modifying or amending the terms of the agreement.

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18 examples

Successors and Assigns

A contractual provision specifying that the agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties' successors and assigns.

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18 examples

Expenses

A contractual provision specifying which party is responsible for bearing the costs and expenses related to the agreement.

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14 examples

Liability

A contractual provision defining the extent of a party's responsibility for damages, losses, or obligations arising from the agreement.

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21 examples

Set-Off

A contractual provision allowing a party to reduce amounts owed by offsetting them against amounts owed by the other party.

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16 examples

Choice of Law

A contractual provision specifying which jurisdiction's laws will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the agreement.

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14 examples

Indebtedness

A contractual provision defining obligations related to borrowed funds, including restrictions on incurring additional debt.

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16 examples

Counterparts

A contractual provision allowing the agreement to be executed in multiple copies, each of which is considered an original.

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19 examples

Further Assurances

A contractual provision requiring parties to execute additional documents and take further actions to carry out the agreement's purposes.

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21 examples

Subordination

A contractual provision establishing the priority of claims or rights relative to other obligations or interests.

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16 examples

Non-Competition

A contractual provision restricting a party from engaging in competitive activities within a specified scope, time period, or geographic area.

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17 examples

Payment Terms

A contractual provision specifying the timing, method, and conditions of payments between the parties.

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20 examples

Survival

A contractual provision specifying which obligations and rights continue to exist after the termination or expiration of the agreement.

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16 examples

Jurisdiction

A contractual provision specifying the courts or legal system that will have authority to resolve disputes arising from the agreement.

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20 examples

Insurance

A contractual provision requiring parties to obtain and maintain specified insurance coverage related to the agreement.

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12 examples

Intellectual Property

A contractual provision addressing the ownership, licensing, and protection of intellectual property rights under the agreement.

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19 examples

Notice

A contractual provision specifying how formal communications between the parties must be delivered and when they are considered effective.

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16 examples

Representations and Warranties

A contractual provision in which parties make statements of fact and guarantees about their status, authority, and compliance.

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18 examples

Dispute Resolution

A contractual provision establishing the process for resolving disagreements between the parties, including negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

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21 examples

Entire Agreement

A contractual provision stating that the written agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties, superseding all prior agreements.

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14 examples

Compliance with Laws

A contractual provision requiring parties to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements.

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18 examples

Amendments

A contractual provision specifying the process and requirements for making changes to the agreement after execution.

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9 examples

Assignment

Assignment clause regulates whether and how contract rights or obligations can be transferred to a third party.

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16 examples

Termination

A contractual provision specifying the conditions and procedures under which the agreement may be ended before its natural expiration.

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17 examples

Governing Law

A contractual provision designating which jurisdiction's laws will apply to interpret and enforce the agreement.

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20 examples

Severability

A contractual provision stating that if any part of the agreement is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

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19 examples

Force Majeure

A contractual provision excusing performance when extraordinary events beyond the parties' control prevent fulfillment of obligations.

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20 examples

Arbitration

A contractual provision requiring disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration rather than litigation in courts.

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19 examples

Confidentiality

A contractual provision restricting the disclosure of proprietary or sensitive information shared between the parties.

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20 examples

Limitation of Liability

A contractual provision capping the amount of damages or losses for which a party may be held responsible.

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17 examples

Indemnification

A contractual provision requiring one party to compensate the other for specified losses, damages, or liabilities.

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All clause examples are sourced from publicly available SEC EDGAR filings. These clauses are provided for educational and reference purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney before using any clause in your contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a contract clause library?

A contract clause library is a searchable collection of standard contract clauses organized by category. Our library contains 700+ real clause examples sourced from SEC EDGAR filings, covering 44 categories like indemnification, confidentiality, force majeure, and more.

Where do these clause examples come from?

All clause examples in our library are sourced from publicly available filings in the SEC's EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval) database. These are real clauses used in actual commercial agreements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Can I use these clauses in my contracts?

These clause examples are provided for educational and reference purposes. While they represent real contract language used in commercial agreements, we recommend consulting with a qualified attorney before incorporating any clause into your contracts. HAQQ's AI can help you draft customized clauses tailored to your specific needs.

How can AI help with contract clause drafting?

HAQQ's Legal AI Twin can analyze your contract context, suggest appropriate clauses, customize language for your jurisdiction and industry, and help negotiate terms. Instead of copying and pasting generic clauses, AI generates tailored language that fits your specific agreement.

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SEC EDGAR Database

Contract Clause Library

Browse 700+ real contract clause examples sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Find the right language for your agreements across 44 legal categories.

Waiver

A contractual provision specifying that failure to enforce rights under the contract does not constitute a waiver of future rights.

View examples

12 examples

Independent Contractor

A contractual provision specifying that the consultant or contractor is not an employee and has no authority to bind the company.

View examples

9 examples

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits clause specifies terms for employee benefits like health insurance and bonuses, ensuring clarity, legal compliance, and fairness in employment.

View examples

20 examples

Right of First Refusal

A contractual provision giving a party the first opportunity to make an offer or match an offer before the rights holder can accept an offer from a third party.

View examples

18 examples

Reporting Requirements

A contractual provision specifying the types, frequency, and format of reports that must be submitted by a party to fulfill their obligations.

View examples

17 examples

Environmental Compliance

A contractual provision requiring parties to comply with environmental laws, regulations, and standards applicable to their operations.

View examples

9 examples

Costs and Expenses

Costs and Expenses clause defines financial responsibilities, ensuring transparency in cost-sharing and preventing disputes over contract-related expenses.

View examples

16 examples

Exclusivity

A contractual provision granting one party the sole right to provide certain services, products, or rights within a defined scope or territory.

View examples

16 examples

Change in Control

A contractual provision addressing the effects on the agreement when there is a change in ownership, management, or control of a party.

View examples

19 examples

Access to Information

A contractual provision granting parties the right to access specific information, records, or documents relevant to the agreement.

View examples

14 examples

Delivery

A contractual provision specifying the terms, conditions, and responsibilities related to the delivery of goods or services.

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20 examples

Performance Obligations

A contractual provision defining the specific duties, tasks, or deliverables a party must perform under the agreement.

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16 examples

Term and Termination

A contractual provision establishing the duration of the agreement and the conditions under which it may be terminated.

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17 examples

Modification

A contractual provision specifying the process and requirements for modifying or amending the terms of the agreement.

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18 examples

Successors and Assigns

A contractual provision specifying that the agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties' successors and assigns.

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18 examples

Expenses

A contractual provision specifying which party is responsible for bearing the costs and expenses related to the agreement.

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14 examples

Liability

A contractual provision defining the extent of a party's responsibility for damages, losses, or obligations arising from the agreement.

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21 examples

Set-Off

A contractual provision allowing a party to reduce amounts owed by offsetting them against amounts owed by the other party.

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16 examples

Choice of Law

A contractual provision specifying which jurisdiction's laws will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the agreement.

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14 examples

Indebtedness

A contractual provision defining obligations related to borrowed funds, including restrictions on incurring additional debt.

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16 examples

Counterparts

A contractual provision allowing the agreement to be executed in multiple copies, each of which is considered an original.

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19 examples

Further Assurances

A contractual provision requiring parties to execute additional documents and take further actions to carry out the agreement's purposes.

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21 examples

Subordination

A contractual provision establishing the priority of claims or rights relative to other obligations or interests.

View examples

16 examples

Non-Competition

A contractual provision restricting a party from engaging in competitive activities within a specified scope, time period, or geographic area.

View examples

17 examples

Payment Terms

A contractual provision specifying the timing, method, and conditions of payments between the parties.

View examples

20 examples

Survival

A contractual provision specifying which obligations and rights continue to exist after the termination or expiration of the agreement.

View examples

16 examples

Jurisdiction

A contractual provision specifying the courts or legal system that will have authority to resolve disputes arising from the agreement.

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20 examples

Insurance

A contractual provision requiring parties to obtain and maintain specified insurance coverage related to the agreement.

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12 examples

Intellectual Property

A contractual provision addressing the ownership, licensing, and protection of intellectual property rights under the agreement.

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19 examples

Notice

A contractual provision specifying how formal communications between the parties must be delivered and when they are considered effective.

View examples

16 examples

Representations and Warranties

A contractual provision in which parties make statements of fact and guarantees about their status, authority, and compliance.

View examples

18 examples

Dispute Resolution

A contractual provision establishing the process for resolving disagreements between the parties, including negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

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21 examples

Entire Agreement

A contractual provision stating that the written agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties, superseding all prior agreements.

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14 examples

Compliance with Laws

A contractual provision requiring parties to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements.

View examples

18 examples

Amendments

A contractual provision specifying the process and requirements for making changes to the agreement after execution.

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9 examples

Assignment

Assignment clause regulates whether and how contract rights or obligations can be transferred to a third party.

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16 examples

Termination

A contractual provision specifying the conditions and procedures under which the agreement may be ended before its natural expiration.

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17 examples

Governing Law

A contractual provision designating which jurisdiction's laws will apply to interpret and enforce the agreement.

View examples

20 examples

Severability

A contractual provision stating that if any part of the agreement is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

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19 examples

Force Majeure

A contractual provision excusing performance when extraordinary events beyond the parties' control prevent fulfillment of obligations.

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20 examples

Arbitration

A contractual provision requiring disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration rather than litigation in courts.

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19 examples

Confidentiality

A contractual provision restricting the disclosure of proprietary or sensitive information shared between the parties.

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20 examples

Limitation of Liability

A contractual provision capping the amount of damages or losses for which a party may be held responsible.

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17 examples

Indemnification

A contractual provision requiring one party to compensate the other for specified losses, damages, or liabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a contract clause library?

Where do these clause examples come from?

Can I use these clauses in my contracts?

How can AI help with contract clause drafting?

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