No term contained in standard terms which is of such a character that the other party could not reasonably have expected it, is effective unless it has been expressly accepted by that party.
Civil Code
2015 English source edition · Current applicability not established.
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Article 1404
Surprising Terms · Preserved transcription; page attribution imported from the source collection. Verify against the original.
In determining whether a term is of such a character regard is to be had to its content, language and presentation.