What is a Severability Clause?

Definition: Ensures that if one part of the contract is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the rest of the contract remains in effect.

The Severability Clause is one of the most common—and potentially dangerous—clauses found in modern contracts. While it serves a legitimate business purpose for the drafting party, it often disproportionately shifts risk onto the person signing.

Why is it dangerous?

Our AI frequently flags this clause because drafting attorneys use highly complex, convoluted language designed to obscure the true financial or legal risk. If you see this clause in your contract, you must ensure it is precisely bounded.