Interpretation and Authority Clause Samples
The 'Interpretation and Authority' clause defines how the terms and provisions of the contract should be understood and clarifies which party or entity has the final say in resolving ambiguities or disputes over meaning. Typically, this clause outlines the rules for interpreting language, such as giving words their ordinary meaning or prioritizing specific sections in case of conflict, and may designate a particular person, committee, or legal standard as the authoritative interpreter. Its core function is to ensure consistency and reduce misunderstandings by establishing clear guidelines for interpreting the contract, thereby minimizing disputes over intent or meaning.
Interpretation and Authority. A. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all written or oral agreements between the Parties. Provided however, the parties agree that the policies and procedures promulgated and adopted by ▇▇▇▇▇ are incorporated in this agreement by stipulation and without further notice, including future policies and procedures and amendments, revisions, and modifications of the same.
B. Should any part of this Agreement or any provisions contained herein be declared invalid by operation of law or by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be of no force and effect, but such invalidation of a part or provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate the remaining portions and this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
C. This Agreement is entered into for the mutual benefit of the LORCO and Owner and no individual shall be considered an incidental or intended third party beneficiary to this Agreement. In no instance shall this agreement be construed and intended for the benefit of an occupant of the service address other than the Owner.
D. This Agreement is non-assignable by Owner.
Interpretation and Authority. A. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all written or oral agreements between the Parties. Provided however, the parties agree that applicable ordinances and the policies and procedures promulgated and adopted by City or its Utilities Department, as may be amended from time to time, are incorporated in this Agreement by stipulation.
B. Should any part of this Agreement or any provision contained herein be declared invalid by operation of law or by tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be of no force and effect, but such invalidation of a part or provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate the remaining portions and this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
C. This Agreement is entered into for the mutual benefit of the City and Owner and no individual shall be considered an incidental or intended third party beneficiary to this Agreement. In no instance shall this Agreement be construed and intended for the benefit of an occupant or consumer of water of the service address other than the Owner.
D. This Agreement is non-assignable by Owner.
Interpretation and Authority. This Lease has been submitted to the scrutiny of all Parties and their counsel, if desired, and it shall be given a fair and reasonable interpretation in accordance with its words, without consideration to or weight given to its being drafted by any Party or its counsel. All words used in the singular shall include the plural; the present tense shall include the future tense; and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders. Each of the persons signing below represent and warrant that they have the full authority to sign this Lease and to bind the entity for which they are signing to the terms and conditions of this Lease.