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Grant Agreement

A Grant Agreement documents funding terms for projects or research initiatives. This playbook explores performance milestones, reporting requirements, and clawback conditions.

Termination & Exit Rights

Why This Matters: Balanced termination provisions protect parties in adverse situations and provide deal certainty, preventing undue obligations or litigation.

Negotiation strategy

If you're the Grantor:

Ensure termination clauses include a reasonable notice period and no undue penalties. Advocate for clear definitions of material breach and fair cure periods.

If you're the Grantee:

Negotiate for break fees that reflect potential costs incurred. Ensure exit mechanisms allow for renegotiation in case of significant changes.

Essential elements

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Termination for Convenience

Allows exit with notice.
2

Termination for Cause

Exit upon material breach.
3

Break Fees

Compensation for termination.

Action framework

ACCEPT

Propose edits if notice periods are too short or penalties are excessive.

EDIT

Reject clauses that lack clear breach definitions or fair cure periods.

ADD

Add clauses if exit mechanisms are missing or unclear.

PRO TIP

Ensure termination rights are clear and balanced to protect both parties.

Real-world examples

FAVORABLE

Preferred Termination for Convenience

"Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Upon termination for convenience, neither party shall be liable to the other for any damages, losses, or expenses incurred as a result of such termination, except as expressly provided in this Agreement."
NEUTRAL

Standard Termination Clause

"Termination may occur with mutual consent or upon breach, subject to notice requirements."
UNFAVORABLE

Unclear Termination Rights

"Termination rights are subject to conditions not specified in this Agreement."

Alternative scenarios & positions

High-Risk Projects

In high-risk projects, ensure termination clauses allow for quick exit to mitigate potential losses.

Long-Term Contracts

For long-term contracts, include periodic review clauses to reassess termination rights.

Joint Ventures

In joint ventures, ensure exit mechanisms allow for equitable distribution of assets upon termination.

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