limitation clause
[ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən klɔːz]
nounpl: limitation clauses
cláusula de limitação
1. A contractual provision that restricts or excludes liability, damages, or remedies available to one or both parties
The limitation clause in the contract capped damages at $50,000.
A cláusula de limitação no contrato limitava indenizações a $50.000.
2. A legal provision that sets time boundaries within which legal action can be taken
The limitation clause specified that claims must be filed within two years.
A cláusula de limitação especificava que reclamações devem ser ajuizadas em dois anos.
3. In insurance and commercial contracts, a clause that restricts coverage or liability exposure
The insurance policy's limitation clause excluded coverage for natural disasters.
A cláusula de limitação da apólice de seguro excluía cobertura para desastres naturais.
Limitation clauses are critical in both American and Brazilian commercial law. In the USA, they are heavily negotiated in B2B contracts and are subject to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). In Brazil, these clauses are regulated under the Civil Code and Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor), with stricter limitations when consumer contracts are involved. Understanding these clauses is essential for businesses operating in either jurisdiction.
Related Idioms & Phrases
subject to the limitations set forth
within the scope of the limitation clause
notwithstanding any limitation clause
enforce a limitation clause
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