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What happens if a deal falls through?
By SourceX Editorial · Updated
Short answer
Nothing leaves your company until you approve and a license is signed, so a failed deal costs you little. Prepared work can often be reused for the next buyer.
Before signing#
No data has been delivered, so there's nothing to recover.
After preparation#
The prepared package and rights review can usually be reused.
How SourceX handles it#
SourceX starts with a short fit check that shares no data. If it fits, rights are reviewed, a copy is prepared with personal and confidential details removed, and your company approves exactly what leaves before anything is delivered under a signed license.
Frequently asked questions
Do I owe anything if it falls through?
No. You don't pay SourceX if no deal closes.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information; your counsel should review any specific deal.
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