On 11/27/2012 12:18 AM, Richard Fontana wrote:
I'd be willing to go with this:
The invalidity or unenforceability under applicable law of any provision of this License does not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this License. Such provision is to be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
Though the second sentence no doubt violates some pedantic Adams rule against use of the passive voice. :)
Actually I now see that Adams recommends this approach:
"When a provision expressing an obligation is directed not only at the parties but also at any court that is considering a dispute arising under the contract.... [a] more politic option would be /is to be/ ...." (Section 3.49)
- RF