VALIDITY AND GOVERNING LAW Clause Samples
The "Validity and Governing Law" clause establishes which jurisdiction's laws will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the contract, and affirms the continued effectiveness of the agreement even if parts of it are found invalid. Typically, this clause specifies a particular state or country's laws that will apply, and may state that if any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remainder of the contract remains in force. Its core function is to provide legal certainty and predictability for both parties, reducing disputes over applicable law and ensuring the contract remains operative even if some terms are challenged.
VALIDITY AND GOVERNING LAW. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Venue for any action or suit brought hereunder or in connection herewith, or relating hereto, shall lie with the Courts in and for New York, New York.
VALIDITY AND GOVERNING LAW. The invalidity or unenforceability or any one or more of the provisions set forth herein or any part or parts of any such provisions in any instance or as applied to any particular situation shall in no way affect or invalidate any other provision or other parts of such provisions or the application thereof to other circumstances, but, to the contrary, all provisions herein contained shall remain in force and effect during the term herein specified to the full extent and to all circumstances which may be legally enforceable. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Louisiana.
VALIDITY AND GOVERNING LAW. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut. Venue for any action or suit brought hereunder or in connection herewith, or relating hereto, shall lie with the Courts the State of Connecticut.