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The asymmetric termination notice structure means that while both parties can terminate for convenience, Anthropic can terminate immediately without the 30-day notice period if it determines that providing the Services may be legally prohibited, which could affect operational continuity for the Customer.
Business customers receive 30 days notice before Anthropic terminates for convenience, but Anthropic can terminate immediately if it believes legal requirements prohibit service provision; customers retain the right to terminate at any time with notice but are not required to provide 30 days themselves.
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"I.2.a. Each party may terminate these Terms at any time for convenience with Notice, except Anthropic must provide 30 days prior Notice. I.2.b. Either party may terminate these Terms for the other party's material breach by providing 30 days prior Notice detailing the nature of the breach unless cured within that time. I.2.c. Anthropic may terminate these Terms immediately with Notice if Anthropic reasonably believes or determines that Anthropic's provision of the Services to Customer is prohibited by applicable law.Excerpt from Anthropic's Commercial Terms
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The asymmetric termination notice structure means that while both parties can terminate for convenience, Anthropic can terminate immediately without the 30-day notice period if it determines that providing the Services may be legally prohibited, which could affect operational continuity for the Customer.
Business customers receive 30 days notice before Anthropic terminates for convenience, but Anthropic can terminate immediately if it believes legal requirements prohibit service provision; customers retain the right to terminate at any time with notice but are not required to provide 30 days themselves.
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