Definitions and Structure Clause Samples

The "Definitions and Structure" clause establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the contract and outlines how the agreement is organized. It typically lists important words or phrases and assigns them precise definitions to avoid ambiguity, and may also describe the arrangement of sections, schedules, or annexes within the document. By clearly defining terminology and the contract’s layout, this clause ensures that all parties have a shared understanding of the language used, reducing the risk of misunderstandings or disputes over interpretation.
Definitions and Structure. Article 1 sets the context for the Exchange by providing key definitions used throughout this Agreement, describing the purpose of the Exchange and this Agreement, outlining key principles of the Exchange, defining the Exchange administrative structure, providing the Exchange establishment date, and describing the relevant geographic scope of the Exchange.
Definitions and Structure. This Agreement and these terms apply to and governs the Software licensed by Customer as set forth in the Order. Any capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Software Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in this section: Authorized Users: Customer’s employees, agents and subcontractors authorized to access and use the Software; functionalities which from time to time is publicly marketed and released by Supplier and has not been purchased by Customer; License Commencement Date: the effective date of the Order, as set out in the Order (or where no such date is stated, the date of last signature of the Order);
Definitions and Structure. 1.1 In this agreement: (a) "Client" means the person, company, partnership or undertaking to whom these terms and conditions are sent. (b) "JBA" means ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Associates Limited (a company registered in England under number 3246693) whose registered office is at ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, Old Lane North, Broughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3FD. (c) "Intellectual Property Rights" means all rights in the nature of patents, designs, copyright, trade marks, utility models and all other rights of a similar nature (whether registered or unregistered and whether capable of registration or not) arising out of the performance of the Services. (d) "Services" means the work and services to be performed by JBA for the Client. (e) “Project” means the commission or terms of reference/ specification.
Definitions and Structure. (a) Words and phrases in this Agreement that have special meaning are defined in Schedule 1 to this Agreement. (b) In the event of any conflict, the documents comprising this Agreement will be read in the following order: (i) the clauses of the Agreed Terms; and (ii) Schedule 1 (Defined Terms).
Definitions and Structure