Severability
If one clause fails, the rest of the contract survives.
What it means
A severability clause says that if a court finds one provision of the contract invalid or unenforceable, that provision is cut out (severed) and the rest of the contract stays in force. Without it, a single bad clause could put the entire agreement at risk.
Why it matters before you sign
It means you cannot count on one overreaching clause sinking the whole contract — the rest of what you signed will likely still bind you.
In a contract, it looks like this
If any provision of this agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
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