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Juridique & Transaction

Contingency Clause

Conditional opt-out clause

Definition

A protective clause embedded in a preliminary purchase agreement stating the sale depends on specific external factors (e.g., getting a loan or a building permit). If unfulfilled, the buyer can walk away without penalty.

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Condition Suspensive

Clause suspensive de protection contractuelle

Keywords

condition suspensivecredit refuseannulation venteprotection