Standard terms

Standard terms, often called general terms and conditions, are drafted in advance for multiple transactions and accepted as part of a contract. In Switzerland they are not governed by one comprehensive code, but by general contract principles, rules on incorporation and interpretation, mandatory law, and specific consumer or competition-related controls. The other party must have a reasonable opportunity to know the terms, and unusual or onerous clauses may fail if not sufficiently highlighted. Ambiguities are commonly interpreted against the drafter.