How to Negotiate Kill Fees & Cancellation Terms in Client Contracts

Projects get canceled for many reasons: budget cuts, executive shifts, or internal pivots. Without a kill fee clause, you risk receiving nothing for weeks of completed work.

Structuring a Fair Kill Fee

Specify a non-refundable deposit (e.g. 25–50%) plus payment for all completed milestones and non-cancellable expenses incurred up to the termination date.

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