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Define: Undue Burden

The meaning of “Undue Burden” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Undue Burden defined in a legal contract?

  • Undue Burden means a serious problem or expense. When deciding if an action would be an undue burden, they consider multiple factors. Seen in 20 SEC filings
  • Undue Burden means experiencing a large difficulty or expense, related to technical feasibility. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Undue Burden means a significant problem or cost. In evaluating if an action would lead to an Undue Burden, a [organization] considers all of the available resources of the program or component for which the product is being developed, procured, maintained, or used. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Undue Burden means a significant challenge or expense. When an action would lead to an Undue Burden, they consider all factors laid out in the ADA, as well as in specific laws and regulations. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Undue Burden means considerable problems or expenditure, taking into account factors including, but not limited to, technical feasibility. Seen in 4 SEC Filings
  • Undue Burden means notable difficulties or expenses. Seen in 3 SEC Filings

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Undue Burden means a significant difficulty or cost, considering all [available resources].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Introduction of new regulation or law that requires big changes in business operations
  • Radical shifts in market conditions that significantly affect resource availability or cost
  • Situations that present technical or infrastructural challenges in delivering a service or product

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Undue Burden means a substantial challenge or expense, specifically relating to technical feasibility.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Implementation of highly technical projects with specific performance standards
  • Deployment of complex services or software that implies significant technical investment

Relevant Sectors

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Undue Burden means a significant difficulty or cost, considering all [available resources]