Memorandum of Understanding governed by the law of Japan
DealDocs sets the laws of Japan as the governing law when you choose Japan. The forum clause reads: “The Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance over any dispute arising out of or in connection with this document.”
Governing law
the laws of Japan
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
Tokyo, Japan
Naming a party formed here
DealDocs' guided interview references Japan when you enter a party formed in Japan.
What's different about an MOU in Japan
Civil Code article 1(2) imposes a general duty of good faith that extends into negotiations, so breaking off talks in bad faith after signing an MOU can create liability even where the document is labeled non-binding, which is exactly why express non-binding language still matters despite the underlying statutory duty.
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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 bad-faith withdrawal from MOU talks create liability in Japan?
Yes. Civil Code article 1(2)'s general good faith duty extends to negotiations, which is why non-binding language still matters even though it isn't absolute protection.
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