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What is Ipso Facto Clause?

Risk: High. Bankruptcy law can override the clause while preserving other termination grounds.

What it is

An ipso-facto clause purports to terminate, modify, or trigger a default because of insolvency, bankruptcy, or financial condition. S.

Why it matters in your deal

For self-funded buyers, commercial tenants, and franchise candidates, the effect of ipso facto clause depends on the signed wording, related sections, governing law, and transaction facts. The record labels the review priority as: High. Bankruptcy law can override the clause while preserving other termination grounds.

What to do

  1. 1Locate the operative ipso facto clause wording, its definitions, and its document cross-references.
  2. 2Record the parties, triggers, exceptions, deadlines, and consequences stated for ipso facto clause, then verify any legal conclusion for the governing jurisdiction.

Primary sources and reference starting points

  1. United States Code, 11 U.S.C. section 365
Clause guide

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ipso Facto Clause?

An ipso-facto clause purports to terminate, modify, or trigger a default because of insolvency, bankruptcy, or financial condition. S.

Why does ipso facto clause matter in your deal?

For self-funded buyers, commercial tenants, and franchise candidates, the effect of ipso facto clause depends on the signed wording, related sections, governing law, and transaction facts. The record labels the review priority as: High. Bankruptcy law can override the clause while preserving other termination grounds.

How does Inkvex analyze ipso facto clause?

Inkvex can surface text relevant to ipso facto clause and organize it with the surrounding document for review. Confirm the output against the source document and take transaction-specific legal questions to qualified counsel.

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