Contract Clauses About Terms & Terminations

Term and duration clauses define how long an agreement lasts and whether it ends on a specific date, renews automatically, or continues indefinitely. These questions focus on perpetual terms, renewals, and how to avoid being locked into long-running agreements.

• Should I sign an NDA with no expiration date?
• Are perpetual contracts enforceable for client services?
• How do we avoid being locked into a perpetual contract?
• Is this termination clause strong enough for a business contract?
• Does continuing service without a signed renewal make the contract valid?

Termination clauses explain when and how the agreement can come to an end—either automatically or by choice. These questions cover common challenges, limitations, and negotiation strategies regarding termination language.

• What if a termination clause doesn’t let my company cancel a contract?
• Can a landlord remove a termination clause by sending a renewal notice?
• How do I get out of a service agreement before the end date?
• How should I negotiate termination terms in a management agreement?
• How long should a partnership contract last before ending?
• Can my business cancel our own contract without penalty?
• How do I stop a deal before it goes through?
• Does illness make a business contract unenforceable?

Exit clauses define the circumstances under which each party can walk away from a contract. These questions explore how exit rights work, what happens if they are missing, and whether exit terms can be changed.

• What can I do if my investor agreement doesn’t have an exit clause?
• Can I rely on an exit clause to end my small business contract?
• Can a client cancel a contract once work has started without paying a penalty?
• What if I need to stop work suddenly because of unexpected problems?
• Can I change exit terms after signing a contract?

Cancellation terms specify when and how a contract can be canceled before it’s complete. These questions address deposits, penalties, protections for both parties, and what happens if work has already begun.

• What are my options if a client cancels a project after I’ve started?
• How do I protect my deposits from last-minute event cancellations?
• How can I get out of a long contract with a high cancellation fee?
• Is my contract valid if I didn’t sign every page?
• Can I charge a cancellation fee if a client ends a project early?

Notice period clauses outline how much advance warning a party must give before ending a contract. These questions explore how notice periods work, when they apply, and what happens if you need to shorten or negotiate them.

• How do I negotiate the notice period before signing a contract? 
• Can I break my contract notice period? 
• What is the notice period for contract workers? 
• Do zero hour contracts have a notice period? 
• What does "if" stand for in contracts under a notice period?

Termination fee clauses outline what one party must pay if they end the contract early. These questions explore how to structure termination fees, what makes them enforceable, and how they apply in specific business situations.

• How can I set a fair early termination fee in my client contracts?
• How can I use early termination clauses to protect my business?
• What can I do if a client cancels a contract early with no exit clause?
• Can a vendor change contract terms and still charge me fees without my approval?
• Can I close my franchise early without paying the full termination fee?

Force majeure clauses explain what happens if unexpected events—like natural disasters, strikes, or emergencies—prevent one or both parties from fulfilling the contract. These questions focus on when force majeure applies and whether it can excuse performance or payment.

• Can force majeure be implied into a contract? 
• Can you claim force majeure without a clause?
• Do you need a force majeure clause?
• Does force majeure excuse payment obligations?
• How do I claim force majeure?
• Does force majeure have to be in a contract?

Auto-renewal clauses determine whether a contract renews automatically unless one party cancels. These questions explore legal requirements, notice rules, and how to manage ongoing renewals.

• How do we add auto-renewing subscription fees to client contracts?
• Does my online business have to follow auto-renewal laws?
• Can my California gym use auto-renewal clauses in membership contracts?
• Can I set up yearly auto-renewing contracts with clients in California?
• Can we keep auto-renewal clauses in our contracts in New York?
• How do I cancel a contract with a multi-year auto-renewal clause?
• How can I change a yearly referral agreement into one that lasts forever?