Definition
An auto-renewal, or evergreen, clause renews a contract automatically for another term unless you cancel within a fixed notice window.
Evergreen clauses are a common source of unwanted spend: miss the cancellation window by a day and you're locked in for another year, often at an uncapped uplift. Track the notice date and negotiate the window down before signing.
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