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Compliance with Laws Clause Examples

A contractual provision requiring parties to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements.

14 examplesSourced from SEC EDGAR

Compliance with Laws Clause Overview

A compliance-with-laws clause requires each party to conduct its performance of the contract in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements relevant to that performance.

It's a general-purpose risk clause used across nearly all commercial contracts to make clear that legal compliance is each party's own responsibility and an obligation under the contract, not just a background assumption.

Because the obligation is usually broad and general, check whether the contract also lists specific compliance areas that matter most for the deal, such as data protection, export controls, or anti-corruption, rather than relying solely on this catch-all language.

Sample Clauses - Compliance with Laws

TIMBERLINE RESOURCES CORPLimited Liability Company Agreement2020-01-10DEGold and Silver Ores
The Management Committee shall (i) apply for all necessary Permits, (ii) comply with applicable Laws, (iii) promptly provide notice to the Management Committee of any allegations of a material violation of Laws, and (iv) prepare and file all reports or notices required by any Governmental Authority for Operations. The Management Committee shall timely cure or dispose of any violation of Laws through performance, or payment of fines and penalties, or both, the cost of which shall be charged to the Business Account.
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HIGH TIDE INC.Share Purchase Agreement
All outstanding securities of the Buyer have been issued in material compliance with all applicable Laws, including Securities Laws.
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CONTANGO ORE, INC.Purchase Agreement2020-09-30DEGold and Silver Ores
The Company is, and has at all times since January 8, 2015 been, in material compliance with all Laws applicable to the Company or its assets, properties, businesses or operations, and no written notices have been received by Seller or the Company alleging a material violation of any such Laws. There are no outstanding fines imposed on the Company by any Governmental Authority, and to the Knowledge of Seller no such fines by any Governmental Authority are pending or threatened.
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CARDLYTICS, INC.Software License, Customization and Maintenance Agreement2018-01-12DEServices-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
Supplier shall, and shall be responsible for ensuring that Supplier's Representatives and Subcontractors shall, perform all obligations of Supplier under this Agreement in compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and other legal requirements.
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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE INCAmendment to Note Purchase Agreement2018-02-27MDReal Estate Investment Trusts
The parties shall not take any action that would cause them to be in violation of any law, decree, ruling, or regulation of any court, arbitrator, or Governmental Authority applicable to them.
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ABCELLERA BIOLOGICS INC.Share Option and Incentive Plan
The Administrator may take any action necessary or advisable to obtain approval or comply with any local governmental regulatory exemptions or approvals. However, no actions shall be taken or Awards granted that would violate the Exchange Act or any other applicable United States securities law, the Code, or any other applicable United States governing statute or law.
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ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Distribution Agreement2018-08-03DEPharmaceutical Preparations
Distributor shall comply with all Applicable Laws related to the performance of the Services, including those regarding the marketing, sale, or distribution of the Products.
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AEROGROW INTERNATIONAL, INC.Commercial Lease Agreement2019-06-25NVRetail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
Tenant covenants and agrees that at all times during the Lease Term, Tenant's use of the Premises shall be in compliance with all zoning, land use and other applicable laws, rules and regulations with respect thereto, and that nothing shall be done or kept on the Property in violation of any law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation of any governmental authority having jurisdiction, and that the Property shall be used, kept and maintained in compliance with any such law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation and with the certificate of occupancy issued for the Building.
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AIRBNB, INC.Office Lease Amendment2020-11-16DEServices-To Dwellings & Other Buildings
Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in the Premises which will in any way conflict with any federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, court orders, governmental directives, governmental orders and interpretations of the foregoing ("Laws") now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated. At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply with all such Laws relating to Tenant's use, occupancy, improvement, repair or Alteration of the Premises, including with regard to the Specialized Uses; provided that Tenant shall not be required to make structural changes to the Building, or changes to the Base Building Improvements or Building Systems in order to comply with Laws, unless required due to Tenant's particular use of the Premises (including, without limitation, Tenant's particular use of the Premises for the Specialized Uses) as opposed to office use in general.
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ASV HOLDINGS, INC.Commercial Lease Agreement2017-03-24DEConstruction Machinery & Equip
The Service Provider shall provide the Services in accordance in all material respects with all applicable Laws. The Service Provider shall not be obligated to provide, or cause to be provided, any Service if the provision of such Service would require it or any of its employees, agents or representatives to violate any applicable Law.
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BLOOM ENERGY CORPEquity Contribution Agreement2016-08-12DEElectrical Industrial Apparatus
The Contributor shall comply with all applicable Governmental Rules, except where the failure to so comply could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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ACCOLADE, INC.Master Services Agreement2021-04-01DEServices-Business Services, NEC
Vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, orders, rules, ordinances, regulations, and codes, including without limitation Vendor's obligations as an employer regarding the health, safety and payment of its employees. Vendor's compliance shall also include identifying and procuring the required permits, certificates, approvals, and inspections in Vendor's performance under this Agreement. In addition, Vendor certifies and represents its compliance with the federal laws set forth in Exhibit B, to the extent applicable. Vendor will promptly notify Customer of any change of status with regard to these certifications and representations. These certifications and representations are material statements of fact upon which Customer has relied with respect to this Agreement.
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ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Distribution Agreement2018-08-03DEPharmaceutical Preparations
Neither the execution nor delivery by it of this Agreement, nor the performance by it of its obligations hereunder conflicts with, violates or results in a breach of any Applicable Laws, or conflicts with, violates or results in a breach of any term or condition of any order, judgment or decree or any agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties or assets are bound, or constitutes a default thereunder;
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ACREAGE HOLDINGS, INC.Loan Agreement
The Borrower is in compliance with all applicable Laws where the failure to be so could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
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All clause examples are sourced from publicly available SEC EDGAR filings. These clauses are provided for educational and reference purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney before using any clause in your contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Compliance with Laws clause?
A contractual provision requiring parties to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements.
When would a contract include the Compliance with Laws clause?
Parties typically add a clause like this when the underlying issue is important enough that they want the agreement itself to state a clear, negotiated position, rather than leaving it to interpretation, industry custom, or whatever default rule would otherwise apply. How specific the wording gets usually reflects how much this point mattered in negotiation.
What should I watch for when reviewing the Compliance with Laws clause?
Wording for this type of clause varies a lot between contracts, scope, triggering conditions, exceptions, and any related defined terms are often heavily negotiated. When reviewing one, compare it against your own priorities rather than assuming a standard or "market" version applies, and check how it interacts with other clauses in the same agreement.
Is this clause legally required, and can I just copy an example into my contract?
Whether a clause like this is needed, and exactly how it should be worded, depends on the contract, the industry, and the laws that apply to that specific agreement. The examples on this page are for general education and reference, not legal advice, so for a contract you intend to sign, have the specific language reviewed by a qualified lawyer.

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