Termination for Convenience
Ending the contract without cause, usually on written notice.
What it means
A termination-for-convenience clause lets a party — often only one of them — end the contract without any breach by the other side, usually on written notice. It typically spells out what is owed on termination: commonly payment for work performed and reasonable wind-down costs, and sometimes little more. It contrasts with termination for cause, which requires a breach.
Why it matters before you sign
If the other side can end the deal at will, your 'guaranteed' contract is really only as long as the notice period — check what you get paid if they use it.
In a contract, it looks like this
The owner may terminate this agreement for convenience on fourteen days' written notice, paying the contractor for all work properly performed to the termination date.
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