Description

This compendium of boilerplate clauses in common use also features detailed analytical commentary on each clause, together with advice on its application. The book also takes account of recent case law where applicable and comes with a CD-rom containing all the clauses for ease of access to readers.
Offers a comprehensive range of boilerplate clauses to use in situations encountered when drafting commercial agreements
Provides guidance on when and how to use each clauses of benefit both to the experienced and more novice draftsperson
Identifies and explains relevant legislation in relation to boilerplate clauses used in drafting
Incorporates references to key case law and assesses its implications
Provides alternative clauses/wording to best meet client requirements
Gives analysis of clauses so that the implications of their use are made explicit
All the clauses are also provided on a CD-rom for ease of use to readers
Covers all standard warranties
Covers exclusions of liability
Provides whole agreement and variation clauses
Gives clauses for contracting and the internet
Examines the impact of cloud computing on the obligation to safeguard confidential information

CONTENTS
Introduction;
Definitions and interpretation;
Commencement and termination;
Confidentiality and disclosure;
Intellectual property rights;
Standard warranties;
Exclusions of liability;
Retention of title and vesting;
Service of notices;
Whole agreement and variation clauses;
Miscellaneous clauses;
Disputes and conflict clauses;
Contracting and the internet;
Precedent 1: Consumer Guarantees and Exclusion Clauses;
Precedent 2: Purchase Order for Consumer Goods;
Precedent 3: Agreement for the Supply of Work and Material to a Consumer;
Appendix 1: Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive: Terms Referred to in art.3(3) of Directive 93/13/EEC;
Appendix 2: Schedule 2: Consumer contract terms which may be regarded as unfair;
Appendix 3: The Consumer Rights Directive