Strengthen Termination Clause with Pro-Rated Payment
Use this follow-up prompt to strengthen the termination clause so it specifies exactly how partial payment is calculated if the project is cancelled before completion.
The Prompt
Make the termination clause more specific — if the client terminates early, the contractor is paid a pro-rated amount based on percentage of work completed, not a flat rate.
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