05 November 2026
The 7 clauses people forget in international contracts
When I review international contracts, the clauses that are missing most often are not the "big" ones. They are these 7.
When I review international contracts, the clauses that are missing most often are not the "big" ones. They are these 7:
📝 The language of the contract, and which version prevails if there are translations
🌪️ Force majeure: what counts as force majeure, and what happens when it occurs
🧮 Limitation of liability
⏱️ Deadlines and penalties for delay
🔒 Confidentiality
🚪 How and when the contract can be ended
📦 Retention of title (its validity depends a lot on the country)
A detail many people don't know: in international sales of goods, an international convention (the Vienna Convention) may apply by default unless someone excludes it. It is worth knowing this and deciding whether you want it or not.
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Which clause would you add to the list? 👇