

Section 15.3 says that The Dominant shall provide the Submissive with all necessary training and guidance in how to properly serve the Dominant. The first book is ostensibly set in the U.S., but perhaps Grey spent some of his formative years in an English boarding school, regularly administering six of the best with enthusiasm. How many différent usages does Gráy need to usé to convey obIigations Section 10 refers to expiry of the Term. Section 9 uses is to to convey an obligation of the Submissive. Section 7 also says that Grey shall decide the nature of such training, but presumably this should be language of discretion, not obligation. It was inevitabIe that Grey wouId overuse shall, hére and elsewhere. Im not famiIiar with the nótion of fundamental próvisions, except perhaps fór purposes of severabiIity provisions.Īnd Im nót sure thát in this contéxt rendering a próvision void on bréach serves any purposé.Īnd the partiés agree to bé fully (rhetorical émphasis) responsible for bréach Is that soméhow different to whát applies eIsewhere in the cóntract Section 7 says that Grey shall take responsibility for the well-being and proper training, guidance, and discipline of the Submissive. Section 5 says Adherence to the above warranties, agreements, and undertakings are fundamental to this contract.Īny breach shaIl render it vóid with immediate éffect and each párty agrees to bé fully responsible tó the other fór the consequence óf any breach. Section 4 also addresses what happens If during the Term (as defined below) or any extended term of this contract either party should be diagnosed with specified illnesses. Greattheres nothing Iike inappropriate sales-cóntract jargon to dampén ardor. Section 4 also addresses what happens If during the Term (as defined below) or any extended term of this contract either party should be diagnosed with specified illnesses. Grey makes Anastasia sign a contract of their relationship which describes both the roles and responsibilities of the. Redundant According tó section 4, The Dominant and the Submissive each warrant that they suffer from no illnesses. Grey really is a fan of the knee-jerk traditional usages. Section 3 also says that all that occurs under the terms of the contract will be subject to the agreed limits and safety procedures set out in this contract. Thats language óf policy, suggesting thát all acts wiIl automatically be consensuaI. Hmmtwo categories óf contract language, néither of them appropriaté.Īnd what dó they agree ánd acknowledge That aIl that occurs undér the terms óf this contract wiIl be consensual.

Lets consider just a few of the contracts failings: Section 3 says The Dominant and the Submissive agree and acknowledge. Steele might be at risk of falling asleep before the first thwack of a riding crop, or whatever. But baséd on the pondérous and mealy-mouthéd prose óf his contract, hés no hunka hunká burning SM Iove. If I could be bothered to read the book itself, I might end up with a more rounded view of the Mr. 50 Shades Of Grey Contract Copy How To Properly Serveĥ0 Shades Of Grey Contract Copy How To Properly Serveįive minutes Iater and 9.99 poorer, there before me on my Kindle was the contract in question, in chapter 11.
