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Integration Clause
Practical Law Glossary Item w-000-6278 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Integration Clause
Also known as a merger clause or an entire agreement clause. An integration clause is a provision in a contract that states that the contract:
- Contains the complete and final agreement between the parties.
- Supersedes any other oral or written agreements between the parties on the same subject matter.
The purpose of this provision is to:
- Attempt to cause a court to look only within the document itself to interpret and enforce the terms of the contract.
- Prevent either party from claiming that the contract does not represent their entire understanding of the terms of the agreement.
For an example of a general integration clause, see Standard Clauses, Boilerplate Clauses. For an example of an integration clause for a loan agreement, see Standard Clause, Loan Agreement: Boilerplate Provisions: Drafting Note: Integration.