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.
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