Legal Glossary

Contract terms explained in plain language. Practical definitions for lawyers and legal teams.

A

Assignment clause
Contract Terms
How assignment clauses control who can transfer rights and obligations under a contract.

C

Confidentiality clause
NDA
How confidentiality clauses protect sensitive information and where they fall short.

F

Force majeure clause
Contract Terms
Why common law contracts need a force majeure clause and what to check in one.

I

Indemnification clause
Contract Terms
How indemnification clauses shift risk and where uncapped exposure hides.

L

Limitation of liability clause
Contract Terms
How liability caps work, what carve-outs really mean, and where the hidden exposure is.

N

Non-compete clause
Employment
How non-compete clauses restrict competition and when courts strike them down.

T

Termination clause
Contract Terms
How termination clauses control exit rights, notice periods, and post-termination exposure.