Without cause clause: Copy, customize, and use instantly
Introduction
A without cause clause allows a party to terminate the agreement or employment without the need for a specific reason. It typically provides the conditions under which one party can end the agreement, often with a notice period or compensation requirements. This clause offers flexibility and protection for both parties, allowing for termination without fault or cause.
Below are templates for without cause clauses tailored to different scenarios. Copy, customize, and insert them into your agreement.
General without cause termination clause
This variation applies broadly to without cause termination.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause, by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination without cause, neither party shall have any further obligations except for any accrued payments or services due up to the date of termination.
Without cause termination for employment
This variation applies to employment agreements.
The Employer may terminate this employment relationship at any time, without cause, by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice to the Employee. The Employee may also terminate their employment without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. In the event of such termination, neither party shall be liable for any further claims, except for any accrued benefits or compensation owed up to the date of termination.
Without cause termination for services
This variation applies to service agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement for the provision of services, without cause, by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 14 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination without cause, any outstanding obligations or fees for services performed up to the date of termination shall remain due.
Without cause termination for a contractor or freelancer
This variation applies to independent contractors or freelancers.
The Client may terminate this Agreement with the Contractor at any time, without cause, by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 7 days] written notice. The Contractor may also terminate the Agreement with the Client by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 7 days] written notice. Any fees for work performed prior to the termination shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Without cause termination for partnership agreements
This variation applies to partnership agreements.
Any Partner may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other Partners. The terminating Partner shall remain liable for any obligations incurred up to the date of termination, and the remaining Partners shall continue to perform the duties as outlined in this Agreement.
Without cause termination for subscription or membership agreements
This variation applies to subscription or membership agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice to the other party. If terminated without cause, the Subscriber will remain responsible for any outstanding payments due for the term up to the termination date.
Without cause termination with severance clause
This variation applies when termination without cause includes a severance clause.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. In the event of termination without cause, the terminating party shall be obligated to provide severance in the amount of [specific amount or formula] to the other party.
Without cause termination with early termination fee
This variation includes an early termination fee.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. If terminated without cause before the end of the agreed term, the terminating party shall be required to pay an early termination fee of [specific amount or percentage].
Without cause termination for fixed-term agreements
This variation applies to fixed-term agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement before the expiration of the fixed term, without cause, by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination without cause, any obligations or payments due up to the termination date shall remain due, and the terminating party may be required to pay an early termination fee.
Without cause termination for lease agreements
This variation applies to lease agreements.
Either the Landlord or the Tenant may terminate this lease Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice to the other party. The terminating party will not be liable for any penalties unless specified by the terms of the lease, but any rent or charges due up to the termination date shall remain payable.
Without cause termination for long-term agreements
This variation applies to long-term agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 90 days] written notice to the other party. In the event of termination without cause, the party terminating the Agreement will not be liable for any damages or penalties, but will remain responsible for any accrued obligations up to the termination date.
Without cause termination for service contracts
This variation applies to service contracts.
Either party may terminate this service contract without cause at any time by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 14 days] written notice. Upon termination, the service provider will be entitled to receive payment for services rendered up to the termination date, and the Client will be responsible for any obligations arising prior to termination.
Without cause termination in franchising agreements
This variation applies to franchising agreements.
Either the Franchisor or Franchisee may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. The terminating party will not be liable for any penalties or damages, except for any outstanding franchise fees, royalties, or other payments due at the time of termination.
Without cause termination for licensing agreements
This variation applies to licensing agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the Licensee shall cease using the licensed materials or intellectual property, and the Licensor shall be entitled to any fees or payments due prior to the termination date.
Without cause termination in a membership-based service
This variation applies to membership-based services.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The Member will not be entitled to any refunds for fees already paid, and the Service Provider will continue to provide the agreed services until the termination date.
Without cause termination for consultancy agreements
This variation applies to consultancy agreements.
Either party may terminate this Consultancy Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 15 days] written notice to the other party. The Consultant will be entitled to payment for services rendered up until the termination date, and the Client will not be liable for any further compensation.
Without cause termination for business acquisition agreements
This variation applies to business acquisition agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. Upon termination without cause, the acquiring party will not be entitled to claim any damages for potential losses, but all costs incurred up to the termination date will remain due.
Without cause termination for distribution agreements
This variation applies to distribution agreements.
Either the Supplier or Distributor may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 90 days] written notice. The terminating party shall not be liable for damages, but any payments due for goods delivered or services rendered up until the termination date will remain owed.
Without cause termination with continued obligations
This variation applies when termination without cause leaves continued obligations.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Notwithstanding termination, the parties agree that certain obligations, including confidentiality, non-compete, and payment of accrued fees, shall survive and continue in effect following termination.
Without cause termination for international agreements
This variation applies to international agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the terminating party will be responsible for any costs associated with the termination process, including cancellation fees, but no further claims will be accepted.
Without cause termination for fixed-term projects
This variation applies to fixed-term projects.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause at any time during the term of the project by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Upon termination, the terminating party will not be liable for any penalties, but any work completed prior to termination will be compensated according to the agreed terms.
Without cause termination for partnership dissolution
This variation applies to the dissolution of a partnership.
Any Partner may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other Partners. The terminating Partner shall remain liable for obligations incurred up to the date of termination, and the remaining Partners may continue with the business operations.
Without cause termination for event-based contracts
This variation applies to event-based contracts.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice prior to the scheduled event. If terminated without cause, the terminating party shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the other party in preparation for the event, unless specified in the terms.
Without cause termination for supplier agreements
This variation applies to supplier agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 90 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the Supplier shall be paid for any goods delivered or services rendered up to the termination date, and the Client shall not be liable for further compensation.
Without cause termination for service level agreements (SLAs)
This variation applies to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Either party may terminate this SLA without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Upon termination, the service provider shall not be liable for any penalties, but the Client will be responsible for paying for services rendered up to the date of termination.
Without cause termination for non-profit agreements
This variation applies to non-profit agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 45 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the non-profit organization shall not be required to return any donations or funds already received, and any ongoing obligations shall be settled before termination.
Without cause termination for consulting retainers
This variation applies to consulting retainer agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 15 days] written notice. The Consultant shall be entitled to payment for all services performed up until the termination date, and no further payments will be required unless specified.
Without cause termination for commercial lease agreements
This variation applies to commercial lease agreements.
Either the Landlord or Tenant may terminate this commercial lease without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other party. The terminating party will not be liable for penalties or damages, but any rent or fees due up to the termination date shall remain payable.
Without cause termination for franchise agreements
This variation applies to franchise agreements.
Either the Franchisor or Franchisee may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Upon termination, the Franchisee will cease operating the franchise, and any outstanding fees or obligations will be settled according to the terms of the Agreement.
Without cause termination for subscription services
This variation applies to subscription services.
Either party may terminate this subscription service Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 15 days] written notice. The Subscriber will remain liable for any payments due up to the termination date, and the Service Provider will continue to provide services until the end of the notice period.
Without cause termination for technology service contracts
This variation applies to technology service contracts.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The Service Provider will continue to offer services until the termination date, and any fees accrued up until the termination date will be due.
Without cause termination for rental agreements
This variation applies to rental agreements.
Either the Landlord or Tenant may terminate this rental Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other party. The Tenant will be responsible for paying rent up to the termination date, and no penalties shall apply unless specified in the lease terms.
Without cause termination for independent contractor agreements
This variation applies to independent contractor agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 14 days] written notice to the other party. The Contractor shall be compensated for work completed up until the termination date, and no additional compensation shall be due unless specified.
Without cause termination for non-disclosure agreements
This variation applies to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. However, the confidentiality obligations set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination for a period of [specific duration, e.g., 2 years].
Without cause termination for research and development agreements
This variation applies to research and development agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 90 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination, both parties agree to return any proprietary data, intellectual property, and materials shared during the term of the Agreement.
Without cause termination for employment agreements with severance
This variation applies to employment agreements with severance provisions.
The Employer may terminate this employment Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice and paying the Employee severance compensation equivalent to [specific amount or duration, e.g., one month's salary].
Without cause termination for reseller agreements
This variation applies to reseller agreements.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Upon termination, the Reseller shall cease promoting or selling the products and services of the Supplier and pay for any outstanding invoices due up to the termination date.
Without cause termination for intellectual property licensing agreements
This variation applies to intellectual property licensing agreements.
Either party may terminate this licensing Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the Licensee shall immediately cease using the licensed intellectual property, and any remaining payments for the license period shall be due.
Without cause termination for joint venture agreements
This variation applies to joint venture agreements.
Either party may terminate this joint venture Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. The terminating party will not be liable for further obligations after the termination date, but any outstanding payments due under the Agreement will remain payable.
Without cause termination for marketing agreements
This variation applies to marketing agreements.
Either party may terminate this marketing Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The terminating party will not be held liable for any further marketing expenses, but any completed marketing services or campaigns up to the termination date will be paid for in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
Without cause termination for licensing and distribution agreements
This variation applies to licensing and distribution agreements.
Either party may terminate this licensing and distribution Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Upon termination, the Distributor will cease distributing the licensed products, and the Licensee will pay any outstanding amounts due for products or services delivered up to the termination date.
Without cause termination for construction contracts
This variation applies to construction contracts.
Either party may terminate this construction contract without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 45 days] written notice to the other party. The Contractor will be paid for all work completed up to the termination date, and the Owner will not be liable for any penalties except for outstanding payments.
Without cause termination for subscription-based SaaS agreements
This variation applies to subscription-based SaaS agreements.
Either party may terminate this Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The Customer will continue to have access to the software and services until the termination date, and the Supplier will not be liable for any refunds except for amounts paid beyond the termination period.
Without cause termination for non-compete agreements
This variation applies to non-compete agreements.
Either party may terminate this non-compete Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice to the other party. The termination shall not affect any post-termination obligations or restrictions on competition that apply after the termination date.
Without cause termination for event management contracts
This variation applies to event management contracts.
Either party may terminate this event management contract without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The terminating party will be responsible for paying for any costs or deposits incurred up to the termination date, and the other party will cease event planning services immediately after the notice period.
Without cause termination for procurement agreements
This variation applies to procurement agreements.
Either party may terminate this procurement Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 45 days] written notice. The terminating party will not be liable for any further obligations beyond the date of termination, but any goods or services delivered up to the termination date will remain payable.
Without cause termination for maintenance contracts
This variation applies to maintenance contracts.
Either party may terminate this maintenance Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. The Service Provider will continue to maintain the equipment or property until the termination date, and the Client will pay for any maintenance work completed up to the date of termination.
Without cause termination for retail lease agreements
This variation applies to retail lease agreements.
Either the Landlord or Tenant may terminate this retail lease Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 90 days] written notice. The Tenant will vacate the premises by the end of the notice period, and the Landlord will not be liable for any lost rent after the termination date.
Without cause termination for collaboration agreements
This variation applies to collaboration agreements.
Either party may terminate this collaboration Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Any collaborative work completed up to the termination date will be finalized and paid for, and the terminating party will not be liable for further commitments.
Without cause termination for research partnership agreements
This variation applies to research partnership agreements.
Either party may terminate this research partnership Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. The terminating party will ensure that any research or data produced up to the termination date is properly shared and credited, and any outstanding costs or payments will be settled.
Without cause termination for advertising agreements
This variation applies to advertising agreements.
Either party may terminate this advertising Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The advertising services will continue until the termination date, and the Client will be responsible for payment for services rendered up to the termination date.
Without cause termination for franchise agreements
This variation applies to franchise agreements.
Either party may terminate this franchise Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. Upon termination, the Franchisee shall cease operations under the franchise model, and any outstanding fees, royalties, or payments will remain due.
Without cause termination for joint venture agreements
This variation applies to joint venture agreements.
Either party may terminate this joint venture Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. The terminating party will not be held liable for any future obligations, but any costs or investments incurred up to the termination date must be settled.
Without cause termination for consulting agreements
This variation applies to consulting agreements.
Either party may terminate this consulting Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The Consultant will be compensated for all work completed up to the termination date, and no further fees will be owed unless specified in the terms.
Without cause termination for non-disclosure agreements
This variation applies to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Either party may terminate this non-disclosure Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. Upon termination, both parties must continue to uphold the confidentiality provisions for a period of [specific duration, e.g., 2 years].
Without cause termination for supply agreements
This variation applies to supply agreements.
Either party may terminate this supply Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 45 days] written notice. The Supplier shall cease deliveries and the Buyer shall pay for any goods delivered up to the termination date, but no further obligations will remain after the termination date.
Without cause termination for product development agreements
This variation applies to product development agreements.
Either party may terminate this product development Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. Upon termination, the Developer shall be compensated for any completed milestones and deliverables, but no further payments will be owed unless specified.
Without cause termination for research funding agreements
This variation applies to research funding agreements.
Either party may terminate this research funding Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 30 days] written notice. The Researcher will continue their work until the termination date, and the Fund Provider will pay for any research completed up to the termination date.
Without cause termination for event sponsorship agreements
This variation applies to event sponsorship agreements.
Either party may terminate this event sponsorship Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 45 days] written notice to the other party. The sponsor will receive no refund for sponsorship fees, and the event organizer will continue to fulfill any commitments up until the termination date.
Without cause termination for intellectual property assignment agreements
This variation applies to intellectual property assignment agreements.
Either party may terminate this intellectual property assignment Agreement without cause by providing [specific notice period, e.g., 60 days] written notice. Upon termination, the Assignor will retain all intellectual property rights, and the Assignee will immediately cease using the assigned intellectual property.
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