Define: Reference Documents

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

How is 'Reference Documents' defined in a legal contract?

  • Reference Documents means documents provided and designated in the [request for proposal]. These documents, including plans, are not contract documents and are given to the [builder] for information purposes only, to be relied upon at their own risk. Seen in 65 SEC filings
  • Reference Documents means a collection of information, data, documents and other materials provided to the proposers for general or informational purposes only and without any warranty as to accuracy, completeness or fitness. These documents are not contract documents. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Reference Documents means documents provided with and designated in the [Scope of Services Package]. These documents, which may include plans, are not contract documents but are given to the proposers for informational purposes and for use in the [proposal preparation], at the proposer's discretion. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Reference Documents means those documents listed as reference documents in the [table of contents]. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Reference Documents means documents such as references, codes, standards, specifications, guidelines, policies, reports, publications, manuals, bulletins and other such documents listed in [appendix] to this [schedule], each potentially amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time. Seen in 4 SEC filings.

All definitions with specific details or clauses have been simplified.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant 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.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of reference documents' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant 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

  • Reference Documents means information and data materials given for the sole purpose of information, not as contract documents.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • The release of product or service materials.
  • The provision of company data for a partnership.
  • During a consultation process where information is required.
  • When software usage requires supplementary materials.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Reference Documents means materials listed in [table of contents] deemed relevant to the matter at hand.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In privacy-bound circumstances where confidential information is shared.
  • Publishing materials where reference content is provided.
  • Franchise operations involving various operation manuals and guidelines.
  • Employment agreements with reference to multiple policy documents.

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Reference Documents'?

Reference Documents means information and data materials given for the sole purpose of information, not as contract documents

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