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LEGAL-WRITING5 MIN READ

Rewrite a Clause Without Losing the Law

Rewrite a dense contract clause into plain language while preserving legal functions.

A 74-word notice clause hides the actor, trigger, deadline, and exception in one sentence. Plain-language clause rewrite: actor -> trigger -> duty -> deadline -> exception. The common trap is cutting words before identifying which words carry legal effect. Before - dense clause Service Provider shall, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, promptly and in no event later than seventy-two hours following discovery of a Security Incident, provide Customer written notice thereof. After - plain clause If Service Provider discovers a Security Incident, it must notify Customer in writing within 72 hours, unless applicable law prohibits notice. Step…

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