Entire Agreement Clause

In one sentence

A contract provision stating that the written agreement is the complete and final deal between parties.

Plain English

An entire agreement clause (also called an integration clause) says that the written contract is the whole deal—nothing else matters. It wipes out any earlier conversations, emails, or promises that aren't in the document itself. This protects both parties by making clear what they actually agreed to.

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Example

A real estate purchase agreement includes an entire agreement clause stating that the written contract is the complete understanding between buyer and seller. Any earlier promises the seller made verbally about repairs or upgrades are not part of the deal unless they're written into the contract.

Used in a sentence

“The entire agreement clause made clear that the written lease was the only binding contract between landlord and tenant.”

Related terms

Merger Clause

A contract statement that the written agreement supersedes all prior negotiations and understandings.

Severability Clause

A provision stating that if one part of a contract is invalid, the rest remains enforceable.

Integrated Agreement

A written contract that the parties intend as the complete and final statement of their deal.

Warranty

A promise that something is true or will work as described.

Disclaimer of Warranties

A statement that removes or limits the automatic guarantees a seller would otherwise provide.

Offer

A proposal to enter into a binding agreement on specific terms.

Acceptance

Agreeing to the exact terms of an offer, creating a binding contract.

Consideration

Something of value exchanged by each party to make a contract binding.

This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney.