Exculpatory clause

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001963",
  "term": "Exculpatory clause",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A provision in a contract that seeks to relieve one party from liability for damages caused by their negligence or wrongdoing. Such clauses aim to limit or eliminate responsibility for potential harm or loss. Courts scrutinize these clauses closely and may deem them unenforceable if they are overly broad, ambiguous, or violate public policy, particularly in consumer contracts.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/exculpatory-clause/"
}