What is the fine print in a contract?

The “fine print” is a term that refers to contract terms and conditions, disclosures, or other important information that is not included in the main body of a document but placed in footnotes or a supplemental document. Reading and understanding the fine print is essential when entering into an agreement.

What is another word for fine print?

What is another word for fine print?

fine print at the bottom	minutiae
particulars	small print
specifications	conditions
provisos	provisions
qualifications	premises

What is the meaning of fine prints?

Definition of fine print : something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure especially : a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language.

What is a small print clause?

The small print of a contract or agreement is the part of it that is written in very small print. You refer to it as the small print especially when you think that it might include unfavourable conditions which someone might not notice or understand.

What is small print called?

Fine print, small print, or mouseprint is less noticeable print smaller than the more obvious larger print it accompanies that advertises or otherwise describes or partially describes a commercial product or service. Fine print may say the opposite of what the larger print says.

What is another word for terms and conditions?

Terms of service (also known as terms of use and terms and conditions, commonly abbreviated as TOS or ToS, ToU or T&C) are the legal agreements between a service provider and a person who wants to use that service.

How do you avoid legal liability in a contract?

Commonly, agreements provide for parties to avoid legal liability if there are situations which sit beyond the control of one or both of the parties in cases of what is known as ‘force majeure’. That is commonly provided as an example and expressly in contracts where elements that are beyond the control of the parties prevent performance.

Is it possible to break a contract?

So in many situations agreements are being broken all the time, but the way in which they are being broken is not fundamental to the operation of the contract. Another situation is where external conditions force a breach of contract.

What defects of documentation make a contract void or voidable?

Certain defects of documentation within the corporate sphere can mean that agreements fall into either of those categories. For example, if resolutions are passed incorrectly within a company, then this could make contract void or voidable, as the case may be.

Is it legal to break an agreement without sanction?

If an agreement is illegal, then it is not enforceable and you can break it without legal sanctions. Also, if an agreement has restrictions that are too broad, which we see in the case of restrictive covenants that are drawn too widely or for too long. In those circumstances you can avoid those restrictions without sanction.