Single-Element Provision

A Single-Element Provision is a atomic contract provision that contains one distinct contractual stipulation or contractual condition.

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Single-Element Obligation Provision to being a Single-Element Permission Provision to being a Single-Element Declerative Provision.
  • ...
• Example(s):
  • Single-Element Obligation Provisions:
    • Single-Element Confidentiality Obligation Provision:
      • “[Employee shall not disclose any confidential information]¹."
    • Single-Element Non-Compete Provision:
      • “[Employee agrees not to engage in any business activities that compete with the employer]¹."
  • Single-Element Permission Provisions:
    • Single-Element Access Provision:
      • “[Contractor is permitted to have access to the facility only during business hours]¹."
  • Single-Element Declarative Provisions:
    • Single-Element Notice Requirement Provision:
      • “[Tenant must notify the landlord about any damages within 24 hours of occurrence]¹."
  • ...
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Two-Element Provision, Three-Element Provision, Four-Element Provision.
  • a Complex Contractual Provision that integrates multiple conditions or stipulations.
• See: Simplicity in Legal Drafting, Contractual Efficiency, Legal Clarity, Contract Design.

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