was a standard clause and that it was unconceivable to consider changing it The clause that was impossible to make disappear suddenly disappeared overnight Oh

was a standard clause and that it was unconceivable to consider changing it The clause that was impossible to make disappear suddenly disappeared overnight Oh, if I had a nickel. Younger readers (and older ones, too) should be aware that this is one of the easiest lies to slip from someone's lips: "oh, that's standard, we can't get rid of it." You need someone experienced on your team -- even if not working for you, a friend you can call -- to find out just how "standard" these things are. EDIT: even terms that really and honestly are "standard" can be changed