exemption clause

[ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən klɔːz]
nounpl: exemption clauses
cláusula de isenção
1. A contractual provision that releases one party from liability or obligation under specified circumstances
The insurance policy contained an exemption clause that excluded coverage for pre-existing conditions.
A apólice de seguro continha uma cláusula de isenção que excluía a cobertura para condições pré-existentes.
2. A legal stipulation that frees a party from responsibility for certain damages, losses, or negligence
The hotel's exemption clause limited their liability in case of theft from guest rooms.
A cláusula de isenção do hotel limitava sua responsabilidade em caso de roubo nos quartos de hóspedes.
3. A contractual term that excludes specific situations or parties from the applicability of an agreement
The employment contract included an exemption clause for executives regarding overtime compensation.
O contrato de trabalho incluía uma cláusula de isenção para executivos quanto à compensação de horas extras.
In Brazil, exemption clauses are common in service contracts, insurance policies, and employment agreements. They are often scrutinized by consumer protection agencies (PROCON) to ensure they don't violate consumer rights laws. In the USA, exemption clauses are prevalent in commercial law but are subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and unconscionability doctrine, which may render them unenforceable if deemed unreasonably one-sided.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusion clauselimitation clausedisclaimerexculpatory clauseliability exemption
Antonyms / Antônimos
liability clauseindemnification clausewarranty clause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusula de isenção
Standard legal terminology used in contracts and insurance documents
São Paulo
cláusula de isenção de responsabilidade
More explicit form emphasizing responsibility exemption in business contracts
Portugal
cláusula de exoneração
Common alternative term in Portuguese legal contracts
General Brazilian
cláusula restritiva de responsabilidade
Technical legal variant emphasizing restriction of liability

Related Words

contractliabilityindemnitynegligenceforce majeure clauseboilerplateterms and conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

fine print
buried in the contract
read the terms and conditions
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