A termination for convenience clause is a contractual provision that allows one party to terminate the agreement without cause or penalty. In the construction industry, this clause is often included in subcontracts between a general contractor and a subcontractor.
In a supply agreement, either party may have the right to terminate the contract unilaterally, providing flexibility for both the supplier and the buyer. A joint venture agreement might include provisions allowing either party to terminate the partnership unilaterally, offering an exit option for both partners.
The termination for convenience clause is designed to give the terminated party a more fair and equitable result than if it were terminated for cause since the termination does not result from its wrongful conduct — a breach of the contract.
Either party may terminate this Contract upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party for any reason without penalty. Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing the other Party with no less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice.
Many construction contracts also include a clause that allows the owner or the prime contractor to terminate the contractor's remaining work on the project at the owner's convenience. Such a termination is not due to any fault on the part of the contractor.
A construction contract can be terminated through mutual agreement, breach of contract, or upon completion of the project. Each method signifies different conditions under which a contract might end, encompassing agreement-based termination, fulfillment failure, or successful project conclusion.
Write a termination contract letter A contract termination letter allows you to give written notice of your contract's cancellation. It clearly states intent and limits your liability, which arerequired if you're looking to avoid issues while terminating a contract.
A termination for convenience clause, or "T for C" clause, enables a party to a contract to bring the contract to an end without the need to establish that the other party is in default, for example because the client party's needs have changed, or in order to arrange for another party to complete the contract.
Ensure Proper Grounds for Termination Common grounds for this sort of action include a breach of the contract terms, changes in business circumstances, or non-performance of the breaching party. Be sure that the grounds for termination are legally sound and appropriately documented.
Contract end by performance. A contract can end when the parties have done all that the contract requires of them. Contract end by agreement. A contract can end when both parties agree to end it before the work is complete. Contract end by frustration. Contract end for convenience. Contract end due to a breach.