# Renewal and Notice Period Clause

Source: https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/renouvellement-et-preavis

# Renewal and Notice Period Clause

Sets the contract term, whether it auto-renews, and the notice required to prevent renewal.

## Ce que c'est

This clause fixes the initial term and what happens at its end: automatic renewal for a further period unless notice is given, or expiry. It governs the notice period and the deadline by which a party must act to avoid being locked into another term.

## Pourquoi c'est important

Auto-renewal (stilzwijgende verlenging) and a missed notice deadline can silently extend an unwanted contract for a year or more. Dutch consumer law restricts tacit renewal; in B2B, the clause itself controls, so the dates matter enormously.

## Comment l'appliquer

- State the initial term, the renewal length and the exact notice deadline.
- Choose between auto-renewal and expiry; for consumers, observe the Wet Van Dam limits.
- Require notice in writing and confirm how it is validly delivered.
- Set a calendar reminder process internally so renewal deadlines are not missed.

## Exemple de formulation

> This Agreement has an initial term of twelve (12) months and renews automatically for successive twelve-month periods unless either party gives written notice of non-renewal at least three (3) months before the end of the then-current term.

## Conseils de négociation

- • Customers should shorten the notice period and renewal length, or switch to month-to-month.
- • Suppliers favour longer renewal terms; offer a discount in exchange for commitment.

## Pièges courants

- • Long notice periods combined with auto-renewal that trap a party for another full term.
- • Ignoring consumer auto-renewal limits (Wet Van Dam) in B2C contracts.

### Comment Contracko aide

Renewal and notice deadlines are exactly the kind of obligation Contracko is built to catch. It tracks every contract's end date, auto-renewal trigger and notice deadline, and sends calendar-integrated reminders to the right colleagues well in advance, so unwanted renewals are stopped and wanted ones are confirmed on time. The central repository also lets you run a portfolio-wide report on upcoming renewal dates in seconds.

## Références juridiques

- [BW 6:248 Reasonableness and fairness Droit néerlandais](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005289)
- [BW 6:236 Tacit renewal of consumer contracts (Wet Van Dam) Droit néerlandais](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005289)

Sauf mention contraire, les références renvoient au droit néerlandais (Burgerlijk Wetboek, le Code civil néerlandais) ; les instruments de l'UE tels que le RGPD s'appliquent dans toute l'UE. Il s'agit d'informations générales, pas de conseils juridiques. D'autres juridictions traitent ces concepts différemment. Vérifiez le texte en vigueur et votre situation avec un avocat qualifié.

## Pertinent pour

[Logiciels & SaaS](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/logiciel-saas)[Entreprises de SaaS B2B](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/b2b-saas)[Télécommunications](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/telecommunications)[Fournisseurs de services managés](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/prestataires-services-geres)[Assurance](https://contracko.com/fr/secteurs/assurance)

## Clauses associées

- [Termination for Convenience Clause](https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/resiliation-pour-convenance)
- [Price Indexation Clause](https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/indexation-des-prix)
- [Notices Clause](https://contracko.com/fr/bibliotheque-de-clauses/notifications)

## Termes associés

- [Auto-renewal](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/renouvellement-automatique)
- [Notice period](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/delai-de-preavis)
- [Term (duration)](https://contracko.com/fr/glossaire/duree)

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- L'IA repère les dates de renouvellement et de préavis
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## Foire aux questions

Questions courantes sur cette clause.

- **Q:** Is tacit renewal allowed in the Netherlands?
  **A:** For B2B contracts generally yes; for consumers the Wet Van Dam limits it, often allowing monthly cancellation after the initial term.

- **Q:** What happens if I miss the notice deadline?
  **A:** In a B2B auto-renewal clause the contract usually renews for the full further term; track the deadline carefully.

- **Q:** How far in advance should a renewal notice deadline be set?
  **A:** It depends on procurement and budget cycles. Three months is common for annual B2B contracts; longer terms or significant switching costs typically justify a longer notice window.

- **Q:** Can a contract renew for a different term than the initial term?
  **A:** Yes, if the clause says so. For example, a three-year initial term can renew for successive one-year periods, which is often a compromise between supplier certainty and customer flexibility.

- **Q:** Is the notice requirement the same for both parties?
  **A:** Only if the clause is mutual. In some agreements only one side bears the notice obligation; review the clause carefully to confirm who must act and by when.

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