# Price Indexation Clause

Source: https://contracko.com/pt/biblioteca-de-clausulas/indexacao-de-precos

# Price Indexation Clause

Adjusts contract prices over time against an objective index such as inflation, protecting margins in long deals.

## O que é

A price indexation (or escalation) clause links agreed prices to a published index, typically a consumer or producer price index, so they rise (or fall) at set intervals. It removes the need to renegotiate every year in multi-year contracts.

## Porque é importante

In long-term supply or service contracts, fixed prices erode margins when input costs rise. Indexation keeps pricing fair to both sides and predictable, reducing the risk of disputes or unilateral price hikes.

## Como aplicar

- Name a specific, published index (e.g. CBS CPI) and the exact reference month.
- State the adjustment frequency and a clear formula for calculating the new price.
- Decide whether indexation is automatic or requires written notice.
- Add a fallback if the chosen index is discontinued or replaced.

## Dicas de negociação

- • Buyers can cap annual increases or split the index movement between the parties.
- • Sellers should ensure the clause permits upward, not just downward, adjustment.

## Erros frequentes

- • Referencing an index that is later renamed or discontinued with no fallback.
- • In consumer contracts, an opaque escalation clause may be unreasonably onerous.

### Como o Contracko ajuda

Contracko's AI review reads your multi-year contracts and surfaces indexation clauses, flagging any that lack a named index or a fallback. Because price-adjustment dates repeat across many contracts, Contracko tracks these as recurring milestones and sends reminders before each adjustment is due, so the right team can verify the calculation and update records in time.

## Referências jurídicas

- [BW 6:248 Reasonableness and fairness Direito neerlandês](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005289)
- [BW 6:233 Unreasonably onerous standard terms Direito neerlandês](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005289)

Salvo indicação em contrário, as referências remetem para o direito neerlandês (Burgerlijk Wetboek, o Código Civil neerlandês); os instrumentos da UE, como o RGPD, aplicam-se em toda a UE. Esta é informação geral, não constitui aconselhamento jurídico. Outras jurisdições tratam estes conceitos de forma diferente. Verifique o texto em vigor e a sua situação com um advogado qualificado.

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## Cláusulas relacionadas

- [Payment Terms Clause](https://contracko.com/pt/biblioteca-de-clausulas/condicoes-de-pagamento)
- [Renewal and Notice Period Clause](https://contracko.com/pt/biblioteca-de-clausulas/renovacao-e-pre-aviso)
- [Service Level Agreement (SLA)](https://contracko.com/pt/biblioteca-de-clausulas/acordo-de-nivel-de-servico)

## Termos relacionados

- [Consideration](https://contracko.com/pt/glossario/contraprestacao)
- [Good faith](https://contracko.com/pt/glossario/boa-fe)
- [Term (duration)](https://contracko.com/pt/glossario/duracao)

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## Perguntas frequentes

Questões comuns sobre esta cláusula.

- **Q:** Which index should we use for indexation in the Netherlands?
  **A:** A published CBS price index (consumer or producer) is common; always fix the specific series and reference month to avoid ambiguity.

- **Q:** Can prices go down under an indexation clause?
  **A:** Only if drafted symmetrically; many clauses allow upward adjustment only, so confirm the direction expressly.

- **Q:** Does indexation apply automatically or must a party invoke it?
  **A:** It depends on the drafting. The clause should state explicitly whether the adjustment occurs automatically or requires written notice from the party entitled to invoke it.

- **Q:** What happens if the agreed index is discontinued?
  **A:** Without a fallback the clause may be unworkable, creating a gap. Always include a replacement mechanism pointing to the successor index or an agreed alternative.

- **Q:** Is there a cap on how much prices can be raised per adjustment?
  **A:** Only if the clause sets one. Buyers often negotiate an annual cap or a corridor; without it, the adjustment follows the index movement in full.

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