Lay The Terms

Plain-English glossary

Termination clause

A clause explaining when an account, subscription, lease, or agreement can end.

Why it matters

Termination language controls access, data export, refunds, appeal rights, and what obligations survive after the relationship ends.

Words to watch for

terminate at any timewithout noticewithout appealsole discretionsurvive termination

Plain-English example

The service can end your account if certain events happen, or sometimes whenever it chooses.

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