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Boilerplate

Standard, non-controversial legal clauses often required by regulatory agencies or state or federal law. While boilerplate language usually appears in fine or small print, the phrase 'fine print' typically refers to a non-standard provision in a financial instrument or contract which can create problems for one or both parties to the contract if they are not alert to it. In contrast to controversial fine print, boilerplate clauses are unlikely to cause problems as long as they are present as required. See also Fine Print.

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