A boilerplate clause, also known as a whole agreement, whole contract or entire contract clause, that seeks to prevent statements or representations that are not set out in a written agreement from having contractual force. It also seeks to restrict liability for claims based on misrepresentation.

Long and short-form versions are provided. Guidance is provided on using the clause under the laws of China, Hong Kong, and England and Wales.

This clause is adapted from a boilerplate clause designed for use in documents governed by English law, which can be found at Standard Clause, Entire Agreement.

This standard clause is available in Chinese. To download a Word version of this standard document in Chinese, click Standard Clause, Entire Agreement: China (Chinese Language Version).