Maier & SteelRaven
Maier Maier
SteelRaven SteelRaven
Maier Maier
You ever notice how the tiniest clause can tip the whole deal? Let’s break one down.
SteelRaven SteelRaven
Yeah, one word can flip a contract like a coin. Let’s pull that clause apart and see where the hidden pit falls.
Maier Maier
Alright, let’s dissect it. First word: “shall.” That little verb gives the other side the leeway to argue. Then, the next noun: “agreement.” It’s broad, you could interpret it as any agreement, not just this contract. Notice the phrase that follows: “be deemed void.” That’s the crux—if one party can convince you that any clause is void, you’re already in a negotiation, not a settlement. Finally, the clause ends with “unless proven otherwise in court.” That’s a neat loophole: if they can’t get to court, you’re stuck. The hidden pit? You can keep arguing about “void” until you burn the other’s patience, and by that time, the original contract’s weight has shifted. Ready to toss that pen on the table and see who keeps the narrative?
SteelRaven SteelRaven
Nice breakdown, and you’re right—“void” is the real game changer. We’ll need to pin down exactly what counts as void, otherwise we’ll end up in a protracted tug‑of‑war that burns everyone’s patience and leaves the contract more brittle than a fresh bone. Let’s tighten that language before we toss the pen.
Maier Maier
Sounds good—tighten that clause so “void” is a lock, not a loophole, and you keep the ball in your court. Let's draft it.
SteelRaven SteelRaven
Here’s a tightened version: “If a court declares any provision void, that provision shall be treated as void for all purposes and parties may not re‑assert it.”