Section 3513.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 3513.
in effectAny one may waive the advantage of a law intended solely for their benefit. But a law established for a public reason cannot be contravened by a private agreement.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
