Exactly, and why talking to an employer is important. IANAL but my understanding is that courts often have to decide what the "intent" of a clause is in a contr

Exactly, and why talking to an employer is important. IANAL but my understanding is that courts often have to decide what the "intent" of a clause is in a contract - thats what I am referring to, and you don't want to end up in court arguing over "intent".