Memorandum of Understanding governed by the law of Germany
DealDocs sets the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict of laws rules and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods as the governing law when you choose Germany. The forum clause reads: “The courts of Frankfurt am Main, Germany shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any dispute arising out of or in connection with this document.”
Governing law
the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict of laws rules and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Legal system
Civil law, a civil law system, where rules are drawn primarily from codified statutes rather than from a body of judicial precedent.
Conventional arbitration seat
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Naming a party formed here
DealDocs' guided interview references the Federal Republic of Germany when you enter a party formed in Germany.
What's different about an MOU in Germany
Culpa in contrahendo is codified directly in the German Civil Code (BGB 311(2)): duties of care and disclosure arise the moment negotiations begin, and breaking them off in bad faith can trigger reliance damages, which is exactly why an MOU governed by German law needs to expressly reserve the right to end negotiations rather than rely on a general non-binding label.
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The guided interview asks for the governing law up front, so the right jurisdiction-specific clauses are included automatically. Preview the full plain English guide and completeness check for free before you unlock the document.
Frequently asked questions
Can breaking off MOU negotiations create liability in Germany?
Yes. Codified culpa in contrahendo (BGB 311(2)) can trigger reliance damages for bad-faith withdrawal, which is why German MOUs expressly reserve the right to walk away.
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