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Wouldn't that clause be voided too?


The severability clause is what keeps illegal clauses from invalidating the whole contract.


Yes, and CA really doesn't want non-compete clauses, so they invalidate the severability clause as well.

By the way, the Silicon Valley HBO show can be remarkably accurate on things. It's rare that a TV show gets things like this right, where people in the business don't.

I just happen to know lots of attorneys in the space. I am not an attorney or giving legal advice. Talk to your attorney for that.




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