Article 1171

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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Responsibility arising from fraud cannot be waived in advance. You cannot contract away liability for future fraud — any provision attempting to do so is void.

Official text — RA 386

Responsibility arising from fraud is demandable in all obligations. Any waiver of an action for future fraud is void. (1102a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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