If an agreement is unenforceable, it's almost certainly abusive and exploitative in nature. I mean, it actually got to the point that the agreement was overridden by law. Doesn't even make sense to talk about honor in the same context. Would honorable people propose such an agreement?

They're likely banking on that sense of honor to make you hold yourself to obligations they can't legally hold you to.

> Would honorable people propose such an agreement?

Their honor or lack of it is irrelevant to you having honor.

> They're likely banking on that sense of honor to make you hold yourself to obligations they can't legally hold you to.

The honorable choices are:

1. agree to the clause, and stick to your agreement

2. negotiate to remove the clause

3. walk away from the deal

The dishonorable choice is:

4. cross your fingers behind your back when signing it, and later saying "neener neener whatcha going to do about it?" when you renege

You get to choose. It's entirely up to you.