Contract clause
Integration Clause Meaning
An integration clause says the written contract is the complete agreement and replaces prior promises.
Plain English meaning
An integration clause, sometimes called an entire agreement clause, says the final written contract is the deal. Prior emails, sales promises, side conversations, and verbal assurances usually do not count unless they made it into the signed document.
Why it matters
- It can erase verbal promises.
- It makes written addenda important.
- It is often used when a sales pitch differs from the contract.
Where it appears
- Leases
- Employment offers
- Gym contracts
- Phone plans
- Service agreements
Watch for
- Promises not written into the contract
- No reliance language
- Changes requiring signed writings only
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Common questions
Does an integration clause cancel emails?
It can make prior emails difficult to rely on unless the contract incorporates them or they become a signed addendum.
How do I preserve a promise?
Put it in the contract or a signed addendum before signing.
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