A boilerplate clause that seeks to ensure that an agreement will continue to be enforceable even if one of its terms is found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable. 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, Severance.

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