Notarial Certification of Contract Interpretation as Protection Against the Risks of its Ambiguity
( Pp. 86-92)

Abstract: The purpose of the study. The article examines the problem of ambiguity in the terms of contracts and examines the mechanisms for minimizing the associated contractual risks. The influence of ambiguous formulations on the stability of civil turnover, leading to disputes and court proceedings, is analyzed. The purpose of the study is to identify the shortcomings of the existing mechanisms for interpreting contract terms in Russia and to explore the possibility of using the procedure of notarization of the interpretation of contract terms as an alternative way to reduce contractual risks. To achieve this goal, a comparative analysis of the foreign experience of interpreting contracts in the legal systems of Germany, England and France was carried out. Conclusions. As a result of the conducted research, the author comes to the conclusion that special attention should be paid to the role of the notary in ensuring a uniform interpretation of contractual provisions. It is proposed to legislate the procedure for notarization of the interpretation of the terms of the contract with the participation of an independent expert. We believe this will create an alternative out-of-court mechanism to reduce contractual risks, reduce the number of disputes and increase the effectiveness of contractual relations, which will have a positive impact on the stability of civil turnover and trust between participants in civil law relations.

Semenov V. A., Starodumova S. Yu. Notarial Certification of Contract Interpretation as Protection Against the Risks of its Ambiguity // Gaps in Russian Legislasion. 2025. Vol. 18. № 1. Pp. 86-92. (in Russ.) EDN: FVJBSM

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notarization, interpretation of contract terms, contractual risk, independent expert, out-of-court settlement, notary's role.