California · Civil Code

CIV §1695.10: Any waiver of the provisions of this chapter shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to the public policy.

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Any agreement to waive protections under this chapter is invalid and cannot be enforced because it conflicts with public policy.

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Any waiver of the provisions of this chapter shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to the public policy.

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