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Introduction
A temporary closure clause outlines the terms and conditions for a business or service interruption due to a planned or unplanned closure. It provides clarity around timelines, obligations, and impact on services during the closure period.
Below are templates for temporary closure clauses tailored to different scenarios. Copy, customize, and insert them into your agreement.
Standard temporary closure clause
This version specifies the closure period.
The business will temporarily close from [start date] to [end date], during which time all operations, services, and deliveries will be paused. Any deadlines or obligations falling within this period will be automatically extended to the next available business day.
Temporary closure clause with emergency exceptions
This version allows for emergency exceptions during closure.
The company will be closed from [start date] to [end date]. In case of an emergency, urgent matters will be addressed by a designated point of contact, who will be available for critical issues only.
Temporary closure clause with notification requirement
This version requires prior notice of the closure.
The party closing operations during the temporary closure period shall provide at least [X] days’ written notice to the other party. During the closure, no services will be rendered unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Temporary closure clause with partial operations
This version allows for partial operations during closure.
The company will be closed for general operations from [start date] to [end date]. However, essential services such as [list of services] will remain operational during this period, subject to limited availability.
Temporary closure clause with extended obligations
This version extends deadlines due to closure.
Any obligations or deadlines falling within the temporary closure period, from [start date] to [end date], will be automatically extended by [X] business days. This extension will apply unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties.
Temporary closure clause with service delay
This version specifies delays during the closure.
The company will be closed from [start date] to [end date]. Any service requests, inquiries, or deliverables during this period will be delayed, and customers will be notified in advance of any rescheduled delivery dates.
Temporary closure clause with specific closure periods
This version defines specific closure periods.
The company will close for the following specific periods: [list of dates]. During these closures, no work will be conducted, and all services will be suspended. Any ongoing projects will be paused and resumed on the next business day.
Temporary closure clause with compensation for service downtime
This version offers compensation for downtime during closure.
In the event of a temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], the company will provide [X]% compensation for any service downtime exceeding [X] days. Compensation will be provided in the form of [credits, discount, or service extension].
Temporary closure clause with holiday-specific impact
This version addresses closures due to holidays.
The company will be temporarily closed from [start date] to [end date] for the [holiday name] holiday period. During this time, all services will be suspended, and deadlines will be extended to the next business day.
Temporary closure clause with business continuity planning
This version includes a business continuity plan during closure.
Although the company will close temporarily from [start date] to [end date], a business continuity plan will be in place to handle any emergencies. A designated team will remain on standby for critical issues requiring immediate attention.
Temporary closure clause with non-working days during closure
This version specifies non-working days during closure.
During the closure period from [start date] to [end date], [days of the week] will be considered non-working days. Any deliverables scheduled during these days will be rescheduled to the next available business day.
Temporary closure clause with resumption of services
This version specifies service resumption after closure.
Following the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], services will resume on [date]. Any outstanding obligations or deadlines will be addressed on the first business day following the closure period.
Temporary closure clause with mutual agreement on delay
This version requires mutual agreement for service delays.
In the event of a temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], both parties agree to mutually extend any affected deadlines or obligations. The new deadlines will be agreed upon based on the parties’ schedules after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with vendor-specific adjustments
This version adjusts vendor responsibilities during closure.
The supplier will temporarily close operations from [start date] to [end date]. During this period, any orders, deliveries, or commitments to [Company] will be delayed, and affected timelines will be adjusted accordingly.
Temporary closure clause with extension of payment terms
This version extends payment terms during closure.
Due to the temporary closure of [Company] from [start date] to [end date], payment terms for invoices due during this period will be extended by [X] days to accommodate the closure.
Temporary closure clause with force majeure
This version includes force majeure during closure.
The temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will be considered a force majeure event. As a result, no penalties will be imposed for delays or non-performance caused by the closure. Any affected deadlines will be extended to the next available business day.
Temporary closure clause with no guarantees of availability
This version disclaims availability during closure.
[Company] makes no guarantee of availability or service responsiveness during the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date]. Any urgent requests received during this period will be addressed upon resumption of operations.
Temporary closure clause with notification of closure
This version includes a notification process.
[Company] will notify all affected parties at least [X] days in advance of the temporary closure scheduled for [start date] to [end date]. No services will be rendered during this period unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Temporary closure clause with compensation for missed services
This version offers compensation for missed services.
If [Company] temporarily closes from [start date] to [end date], any missed services or deliverables will be rescheduled or compensated with a service extension at no additional cost to the customer.
Temporary closure clause with return to normal operations
This version clarifies when operations will return to normal.
Following the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], operations will return to normal on [date]. Any deliverables due during this period will be rescheduled or deferred as necessary.
Temporary closure clause with extended holiday leave
This version grants extended leave during temporary closure.
During the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], employees may be granted an additional [X] days of paid holiday leave to accommodate the closure period. Any unused leave will be carried over.
Temporary closure clause with notification to customers
This version requires customer notification.
[Company] agrees to notify customers of any upcoming temporary closures at least [X] weeks in advance. The notice will include the start and end dates of the closure and any service impacts.
Temporary closure clause with project delay notification
This version requires a project delay notification during closure.
Any project deadlines affected by the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will be communicated to the client with a new revised timeline after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with priority customer support
This version provides priority support during closure.
During the temporary closure period, priority customer support will be provided for critical matters. Non-urgent issues will be addressed after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with no penalty for late submission
This version waives penalties for late submission.
Any reports or deliverables due during the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will not be subject to penalty. Submission deadlines will be extended to the first business day after the closure.
Temporary closure clause with employee pay during closure
This version addresses employee pay during closure.
Employees will receive full pay during the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date]. If the closure exceeds [X] days, employees will be notified about any changes to compensation.
Temporary closure clause with extension of force majeure
This version extends force majeure provisions.
The temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will be treated as a force majeure event. All related performance obligations will be extended without penalty, and affected deadlines will be adjusted.
Temporary closure clause with limited operational hours
This version defines operational hours during closure.
During the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], the company will operate with reduced hours, from [start time] to [end time]. Outside of these hours, services will not be available.
Temporary closure clause with full closure and resumption of services
This version fully halts operations during closure.
The company will be closed from [start date] to [end date]. Operations will fully resume on [resumption date], and all pending services will be processed on the first business day after the closure.
Temporary closure clause with the ability to reopen early
This version allows for early reopening.
[Company] reserves the right to reopen before the scheduled end of the temporary closure, depending on operational needs. Early resumption will be communicated at least [X] days in advance.
Temporary closure clause with shifting deadlines based on closure
This version adjusts deadlines according to the closure.
Any deadlines falling within the temporary closure period from [start date] to [end date] will be extended by [X] business days automatically. Both parties will agree on new deadlines after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with employee on-call during closure
This version offers on-call employees during closure.
A limited number of employees will be available on-call during the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] for emergency services. Non-urgent inquiries will be addressed after the closure.
Temporary closure clause with cancellation policy during closure
This version clarifies cancellation terms.
Any cancellations of scheduled services during the closure period from [start date] to [end date] will be accepted but may result in a [X]% cancellation fee. The fee will not apply if the cancellation is due to emergency closure reasons.
Temporary closure clause with prorated service fees
This version includes prorated fees for services affected by the closure.
Services that are interrupted during the temporary closure period from [start date] to [end date] will be billed on a prorated basis, and customers will only pay for the days services are rendered.
Temporary closure clause with payment schedule modification
This version modifies payment schedules during the closure.
The temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will result in a modified payment schedule for the affected period. Both parties will agree on a new payment schedule upon resumption of services.
Temporary closure clause with remote work arrangement
This version allows remote work during closure.
During the temporary closure, employees will be required to work remotely if possible. All work will continue as per normal timelines unless otherwise adjusted by the closure.
Temporary closure clause with no impact on service level agreements (SLAs)
This version exempts the closure from impacting SLAs.
The temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will not impact the agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs) for any ongoing services. Any delays will be rescheduled at no additional charge.
Temporary closure clause with rescheduled meetings
This version reschedules meetings during closure.
Any meetings scheduled during the closure period from [start date] to [end date] will be automatically rescheduled to the next available business day after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with exceptional holiday scheduling
This version provides special provisions for holiday periods.
The company will temporarily close from [start date] to [end date] for the [holiday name] holiday period. During this time, all normal operations and services will be suspended, with no exceptions.
Temporary closure clause with revised project timelines
This version adjusts project timelines during closure.
All project timelines that fall within the temporary closure period from [start date] to [end date] will be revised. New deadlines will be set in consultation with all involved parties upon resumption of work.
Temporary closure clause with planned shutdown for maintenance
This version specifies a planned shutdown for maintenance.
[Company] will undergo a temporary closure for maintenance from [start date] to [end date]. During this period, all non-essential services will be suspended, and maintenance activities will be conducted as planned.
Temporary closure clause with no refunds during closure
This version specifies no refunds during closure.
No refunds will be provided for services suspended during the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date]. Any service interruptions will be compensated by extending service time after the closure period.
Temporary closure clause with adjusted invoicing schedule
This version includes an adjusted invoicing schedule.
The invoicing for services affected by the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date] will be adjusted accordingly. New invoice dates will be established once services resume after the closure.
Temporary closure clause with uninterrupted customer service
This version offers uninterrupted customer service.
Despite the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], the customer service department will remain open for urgent queries. All non-urgent matters will be addressed after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with project hold
This version puts projects on hold during closure.
All ongoing projects will be placed on hold during the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date]. Any project-related activities will be resumed upon reopening.
Temporary closure clause with collaboration tools for remote teams
This version facilitates remote team collaboration during closure.
During the temporary closure, employees will collaborate using remote tools such as [tool names]. All internal deadlines and deliverables will remain in effect, adjusted only as necessary.
Temporary closure clause with full service restoration
This version promises full service restoration post-closure.
Following the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], full service will be restored, and any missed deadlines will be rescheduled without penalty. The first available business day will mark the resumption of normal services.
Temporary closure clause with temporary suspension of certain services
This version suspends certain services during closure.
Certain non-essential services will be temporarily suspended during the closure period from [start date] to [end date]. Essential services, however, will remain unaffected and available.
Temporary closure clause with holiday impact
This version accounts for holiday impacts on the business.
During the official holiday period from [start date] to [end date], the company will close its offices and suspend non-essential operations. Any work-related tasks requiring attention will be rescheduled for the next available business day.
Temporary closure clause with collaborative planning
This version encourages collaborative planning during closure.
Both parties agree to jointly plan and adjust timelines for any deliverables affected by the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date]. A revised schedule will be mutually agreed upon post-closure.
Temporary closure clause with emergency response services
This version allows for emergency responses during closure.
[Company] will be closed from [start date] to [end date]. However, emergency response services will be available on-call for critical issues that require immediate resolution.
Temporary closure clause with extension for project completion
This version extends project deadlines for completion after closure.
Any ongoing projects scheduled to complete during the closure from [start date] to [end date] will have their completion date extended by [X] days following the resumption of business operations.
Temporary closure clause with virtual meetings
This version allows for virtual meetings during closure.
During the temporary closure, meetings will be conducted virtually via [platform]. In-person meetings scheduled during this period will be postponed or held online.
Temporary closure clause with no service downtime compensation
This version states no compensation for downtime during closure.
No compensation will be provided for service downtime during the temporary closure period from [start date] to [end date]. Any missed services will be rescheduled as necessary after the closure.
Temporary closure clause with full closure during maintenance
This version fully halts operations during scheduled maintenance.
The company will fully close during maintenance from [start date] to [end date]. No services will be available during this period, and any deadlines will be automatically extended.
Temporary closure clause with adjusted lead times
This version adjusts lead times during closure.
Due to the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], all lead times for deliverables will be extended by [X] days to accommodate the impact of the closure period.
Temporary closure clause with urgent matters addressed
This version addresses urgent matters during closure.
During the temporary closure from [start date] to [end date], urgent matters requiring immediate attention will be handled by a designated point of contact. Non-urgent matters will be deferred until after the closure period ends.
Temporary closure clause with operational interruption clarification
This version clarifies the nature of operational interruption.
[Company] will temporarily interrupt all operations from [start date] to [end date] for planned maintenance. Any service interruptions during this time will be communicated in advance and rescheduled appropriately.
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