opt-out clause

Withdrawal permission section

An opt-out clause is a provision in a contract or agreement that allows a party to withdraw from or avoid certain obligations under specified conditions.

Common in employment contracts, insurance policies, and international treaties, it provides an exit mechanism without breaching the overall agreement: The lease includes an opt-out clause if the company relocates.

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contractual binding force

opt-out clausepenalty clause

Agreement's breach cost provision

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