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英文契約書を読み解こう♪【基礎編⑥】

2017.08.26 08:27

今回も、引き続き英文契約書の基本的な条項をみていきましょう♪ 

① 表題 (Preamble or Introduction) 

② 前文 (Recitals) 

③ 定義 (Definitions) 

④ 基本的合意事項(Basic Operative Provisions) 

⑤ 発効条件(Conditions Precedent) 

⑥ 有効期間と契約解除(Term and Termination) 

⑦ 事実表明と保証(Representations and Warranties)  

⑧ 特約(Covenants and Undertakings) 

⑨ 補償(Indemnities) 

⑩ 契約違反と救済措置(Default and Remedies) 

⑪ 一般条項(Miscellaneous Provisions) 

 今まで①~⑩を説明しましたので、今回は⑪の一般条項を見ていきましょう。


⑪ 一般条項(Miscellaneous Provisions) 

一般条項はほとんどの契約に含まれる一般的な契約条項である。

契約の内容、準拠法、当事者の所在地や契約作成者が用いるスタイルなどにより、中身も違って食うるが主に下記などがある:

ARTICLE 10

GENERAL

    Section  10.01  Export Controls.  Rachel shall have the right to revoke all or any portion of the license for the CD-ROM Software if Rachel determines in good faith that such grant or delivery poses an unreasonable risk of a violation of any applicable export control law or regulation.

    Section  10.02  Notices and Other Communications.  Every notice or other communication required or contemplated by this Agreement by either other party shall be delivered either by personal delivery, by certified mail, or by courier service, addressed to the party for whom intended at the following address:

To Rachel:    [Address]

                     [Attention]

To the Licensee: [Address]

                           [Attention]

or at such other address as the indented recipient previously shall have designated by written Notice to the other party. All notices and other communication delivered in person shall be effective on the date of personal delivery. All notices and other communication delivered by certified mail shall be effective five (5) business days following the date sent. All notices and other communication delivered by courier service shall be effective three (3) business days following the date sent. Notice not given in writing shall be effective only if acknowledged in writing by a duly authorized representative of the party to which it was given.

    Section  10.03  Governing Law.  The validity, construction, and enforceability of this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of California applicable to agreements negotiated, executed, and performed in California by California parities, even if one of the parties shall now be or hereafter become a resident of another jurisdiction.

   Section  10.04  Entire Agreement.  This agreement, and the Exhibits attached thereto shall set forth the entire understanding and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements between the parties relating to the same subject matter contained herein, and neither party shall be bound by any provision other than as expressly stated in or contemplated herein or as subsequently shall be set forth in writing and executed by an authorized representative of the party to be bound thereby.

    Section  10.05  Assignability.  Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, the Licensee shall not have the right to assign this Agreement or any right or obligation of the Licensee hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the express written consent of Rachel. Rachel may not assign this Agreement or any right or obligation of Rachel hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the express written consent of the Licensee, except that Rachel may assign or delegate some or all of Rachel's rights and obligations under this Agreement to an affiliate, or subsidiary corporation of Rachel without the Licensee's consent, provided that Rachel shall remain primarily responsible for the performance of any obligations delegated. All other attempted assignments by either party shall be void and no effect.

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