How is Public Area defined in a legal contract?
- Public Area means an outdoor space open to the general public for their use, regardless of whether it is maintained by a public entity or a private party. Seen in 15 SEC filings
- Public Area means a location such as a dwelling, business place, school, park, city, or any other similar area populated by people. Seen in 11 SEC filings
- Public Area means any part of a state or municipal building that is open and accessible to the public. Seen in 10 SEC filings
- Public Area means the part of a site that can be accessed by users and visitors without needing to log in. Seen in 10 SEC filings
- Public Area means the accessible floor area of a facility, excluding washrooms, hallways leading to washrooms, or entrance vestibules. Seen in 7 SEC filings
- Public Area means an outdoor area open to the public during regular operational hours and accessible by a public road or walkway without the need to enter or pass through a building or enclosed space. Seen in 7 SEC filings
- Public Area means an area accessible to the public or a significant group of people, including but not limited to alleys, bridges, buildings, parking lots, parks, and streets. Seen in 7 SEC filings
- Public Area means any part of a public facility that is open to the general public. Seen in 6 SEC filings
Note: 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.
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Which definition should you use?
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Genie Definition 1
Public Area means any outdoor or indoor space that is open to and accessible by the general public.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Leasing or renting out a space for public events
- Public areas in commercial buildings
- Establishing boundaries for public access and use
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
Public Area means any part of a building, whether private or governmental, open to and accessible by the public.
Relevant Contract Types
- Government Lease Agreements
- Public Facility Management Contracts
- Building Accessibility Compliance Contracts
Relevant Circumstances
- Usage of government buildings by the general public
- Maintenance and access restrictions in public facilities
- Compliance with public accessibility laws and regulations
Relevant Sectors
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Public Area means any outdoor or indoor space that is open to and accessible by the general public.
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