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Representations and Warranties Clause Examples

A contractual provision in which parties make statements of fact and guarantees about their status, authority, and compliance.

16 examplesSourced from SEC EDGAR

Representations and Warranties Clause Overview

A representations-and-warranties clause has each party make specific factual statements about itself or the subject matter of the deal, such as its authority to sign, its financial condition, or the state of assets being sold, that the other party is relying on.

It's a core risk-allocation tool, especially in M&A and financing deals, letting the other side confirm the facts it's basing its decision on and giving it a remedy if those facts later turn out to be false.

Check whether representations are made only "as of signing" or on an ongoing basis, whether they're qualified by knowledge ("to the best of our knowledge") or made absolutely, and what remedy is tied to a breach. This clause is usually read together with any indemnification provision.

Sample Clauses - Representations and Warranties

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INCLetter Agreement
Each of the parties hereto hereby represents and warrants to the other party hereto that (a) such party has all requisite company power and authority to execute and deliver this Confidentiality Agreement and to perform such party's obligations hereunder, (b) this Confidentiality Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such party, and is a valid and binding obligation, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms, (c) this Confidentiality Agreement will not result in a violation of any terms or conditions of any agreements to which such party is a party or by which such party may otherwise be bound or of any law, rule, license, regulation, judgment, order or decree governing or affecting such party, and (d) such party's entry into this Confidentiality Agreement does not require approval by any owners or holders of any equity or other interest in such party (except as has already been obtained).
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS INCQuarterly Financial Report (Form 10-Q)2020-05-13DEHotels & Motels
The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.
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2017 MANDATORY EXCHANGEABLE TRUSTRegistration Statement (Investment Company)2018-02-02NY
Article III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Section 3.1 Representations and Warranties of Shareholder Section 3.2 Representations and Warranties of Purchaser
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ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Distribution Agreement2018-08-03DEPharmaceutical Preparations
Each of the Parties warrants and represents that: 7.0.1 It is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of its formation, with full legal right, power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations hereunder.
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AQUA METALS, INC.Amendment Agreement2018-08-08DESecondary Smelting & Refining of Nonferrous Metals
Each party hereto represents and warrants that (i) it has the power and requisite authority and is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment and to perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, each as may be modified or amended hereby; (ii) this Amendment, and each modification or amendment of the Transaction Documents made hereby, has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by it and is a valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms; and (iii) this Amendment, and each modification or amendment of the Transaction Documents made hereby, will not result in a violation of any terms or conditions of any agreements to which such person is a party or by which such party may otherwise be bound or of any law, rule, license, regulation, judgment, order or decree governing or affecting such party.
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ARCUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.License Agreement2018-01-19DEPharmaceutical Preparations
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 7.1 Mutual Representations and Warranties Each party represents and warrants that it has the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations. 7.2 Abmuno Representations and Warranties [Party.Abmuno] represents and warrants that it has the necessary expertise and resources to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
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ASTA FUNDING INCLimited Guarantee2020-04-09DEShort-Term Business Credit Institutions
The Guarantor represents and warrants that the execution, delivery, and performance of this Limited Guarantee have been duly authorized and do not contravene any Law or contractual restriction binding on the Guarantor or its assets. The Guarantor further represents and warrants that all necessary consents, approvals, authorizations, permits, filings, and notifications have been obtained or made, and that this Limited Guarantee is a legal, valid, and binding obligation enforceable against the Guarantor. The Guarantor also represents and warrants that it has the financial capacity to fulfill the Obligations under this Limited Guarantee.
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58.COM INC.Limited Guarantee Agreement
Each of the Warburg Entities hereby represents and warrants to Parent that: (a) it has all necessary organizational power and authority to execute and deliver this letter agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this letter agreement by it has been duly and validly authorized and approved by all necessary limited partnership or corporate action (as applicable) by it;
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ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS, INC.Management Services Agreement2020-09-23DERetail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
Each party hereto represents and warrants that the execution and delivery of this agreement by such party has been duly authorized by all necessary action of such party.
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ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Distribution Agreement2018-08-03DEPharmaceutical Preparations
Each of the Parties warrants and represents that: 7.0.1 It is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of its formation, with full legal right, power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations hereunder.
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ACREAGE HOLDINGS, INC.Loan Agreement
Each of the representations and warranties of the Borrower shall be true and correct in all respects (or in all material respects if any such representation or warranty is not by its terms already qualified as to materiality) as of the Closing Date (both immediately prior to and after giving effect to such Loan) as if made on and as of such date.
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AINA LE'A INC.Forbearance Agreement2016-11-14DEReal Estate
To induce Lender to enter into this Agreement, Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lender as follows: (a) The execution, delivery, and performance by Borrower of this Agreement and all documents contemplated hereunder are within Borrower's powers and have been duly authorized, and are not in conflict with Borrower's articles of incorporation or by-laws, or the terms of any charter or other organizational documents.
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AIRGAIN INCServices Agreement
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has not entered into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.
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AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Second Amended and Restated License Agreement2019-08-08DEPharmaceutical Preparations
Each party represents and warrants to the other party as of the Second Amendment Effective Date that it has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement, and that, to the best of its knowledge, there are no prior agreements, commitments or other obstacles that could prevent it from carrying out all of its obligations hereunder.
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AKUMIN INC.Share Purchase Agreement
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has full power and authority to enter into this Lock-Up Agreement and that, upon request, the undersigned will execute any additional documents necessary or desirable in connection with the enforcement hereof. The undersigned acknowledges that, prior to executing this Lock-Up Agreement, the undersigned has been given the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice concerning this Lock-Up Agreement and that the undersigned fully understands the nature, content and consequences of this Lock-Up Agreement.
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ALIMERA SCIENCES INCManufacturing Services Agreement2020-11-03DEPharmaceutical Preparations
Cadence represents and warrants that it is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its incorporating jurisdiction and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement.
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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 Representations and Warranties clause?
A contractual provision in which parties make statements of fact and guarantees about their status, authority, and compliance.
When would a contract include the Representations and Warranties 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 Representations and Warranties 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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