termination for convenience
A contract right to end the agreement without proving fault, usually by giving a set period of written notice.
Definition
Termination for convenience lets a party end a contract for any reason, typically after giving notice, without having to show the other side breached it. Retainer agreements often include it with a notice period such as thirty or ninety days so both sides can leave with predictable cost. It contrasts with termination for cause, which requires a breach. Check what happens to work in progress, fees already paid, files and accounts on exit, as these details cause friction. Taking legal advice on exit terms is wise.
In a sentence
The retainer allowed either side to leave with sixty days' written notice.
On termination for convenience, the agency handed over all account logins.
