Morals Clause in a contract?

Question

Would, for example, doing a porno movie be considered immoral...and therefore, terminate a contract due to a morals clause?

i.e. A contracted pro. baseball player

Answer 1

Pornography is precisely the type of behavior these clauses are meant to prevent. The theory being that such embarrassment would have a negative effect on the health of the corporation. The questioned of immorality would be judged on a reasonable person in the community standard. Most likely whatever community you reside in, a court would construe such an act immoral, and thus a breach of contract.

Answer 2

Yes it would be. Such clauses are frequently found in contracts for entertainers, professional sports players, and just about anyone else that is frequently in the public eye. There is a lot of litigation that upholds such clauses. However, it also varies widely!

Answer 3

Porn movies, adultery, using drugs, sometimes even public drunkenness could warrant termination with a morals clause in a contract.