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Simple English definitions for legal terms

exculpatory clause

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A quick definition of exculpatory clause:

An exculpatory clause is a part of a contract that says one party cannot be blamed if something goes wrong. This is often used in things like amusement park tickets or plane tickets. Sometimes, courts don't like exculpatory clauses because they let one party avoid responsibility. If the clause is hidden or covers too much, the court can say it's not allowed.

A more thorough explanation:

An exculpatory clause is a part of a contract that protects one party from being held responsible for any damages or losses that may occur during the course of the contract. This clause is often used in agreements related to high-risk activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping, or amusement park rides. For example, when you buy a ticket to an amusement park, you may see a sign that says, "By purchasing this ticket, you agree to release the park from any liability for injuries or damages that may occur."

However, exculpatory clauses are often viewed unfavorably by courts because they can allow one party to avoid responsibility for their actions. In some cases, courts may strike down exculpatory clauses if they are too broad or violate public policy.

For instance, if an exculpatory clause in a contract for a skydiving company states that the company is not responsible for any injuries or deaths that occur during a jump, this may be considered too broad and against public policy. This is because the company has a duty to ensure the safety of its customers and cannot simply absolve itself of all responsibility.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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