What Fortune 500s Now Put in AI Vendor Exit Clauses

Enterprise Tech with Fexingo · 2026-08-02 · 6 min

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fortune 500 software contracts ai vendor exit clauses model handover provision training data portability post-termination support

Episode notes

In this episode of Enterprise Tech with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a fresh angle of Fortune 500 software procurement: the new breed of exit clauses specifically drafted for AI-heavy vendors. They explore why the standard exit terms that worked for legacy SaaS no longer hold when models, training data, and custom integrations are on the line. The discussion centers on a recent procurement benchmark study that found 68 percent of Fortune 500s now include provisions for model handover, training data portability, and ongoing inference support post-termination. Lucas breaks down a real example from a global manufacturer that negotiated a 180-day wind-down period with dedicated technical staff from the vendor, plus a clause requiring the vendor to provide a full model inventory and performance baselines. Luna adds a practical counterpoint about the cost of such clauses and how vendors are pushing back on liability. Tune in for a concrete look at how enterprises are protecting themselves when they walk away from an AI deal.

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