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The Two Ways Your Contract Can Fail
1. Prohibited provisions — clauses you’re not allowed to include
Certain laws flat-out prohibit specific contract terms. Mandatory arbitration clauses, waivers of consumer rights, indemnification provisions that shift liability to the consumer — depending on your industry and the applicable law, these provisions may be unenforceable at best and evidence of a statutory violation at worst.
2. Required provisions — clauses you must include
This is where many small business owners are caught completely off guard. Some laws require that your contract contain specific language, disclosures, or notices — often in a specific font size, location, or format.
1. Prohibited provisions — clauses you’re not allowed to include
Certain laws flat-out prohibit specific contract terms. Mandatory arbitration clauses, waivers of consumer rights, indemnification provisions that shift liability to the consumer — depending on your industry and the applicable law, these provisions may be unenforceable at best and evidence of a statutory violation at worst.
2. Required provisions — clauses you must include
This is where many small business owners are caught completely off guard. Some laws require that your contract contain specific language, disclosures, or notices — often in a specific font size, location, or format.
Posted by Renaldo, Wilmington, DE on May 19, 2026 • in Wilmington DE
How do you ensure your client contracts comply with consumer protection laws? I recently had an enlightening discussion with a lawyer about the common pitfalls in contracts, which include prohibited and required provisions. Understanding these can be quite a challenge for small business owners.
Posted by Renaldo, Wilmington, DE on May 19, 2026 • in Wilmington DE
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