Clause guide
Limitation Period Clause clause: meaning, risks, and what to negotiate
Sets a deadline for bringing legal claims under the contract.
What it means
A shortened limitation period can cut off claims much sooner than normal legal rules would.
Common risks
- • You may lose claims if you do not act quickly.
- • The period may be unreasonably short.
- • The clause may favor one side in practice.
What to check before signing
- • How long is the contractual limitation period?
- • When does the clock start running?
- • Does it apply to all claims or only certain types?
Negotiation ideas
- • Use a reasonable claims period.
- • Exclude fraud or intentional misconduct from shortened deadlines.
- • Clarify when a claim is deemed to arise.
Example clause
“No claim arising under this Agreement may be brought more than one (1) year after the cause of action arises.”
Frequently asked questions
What is a limitation period clause?
It is a clause setting a deadline for bringing claims under the contract.
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