In Czech law, a contract for work is governed by Sections 2586 et seq. of the Civil Code. Terminating such a contract can be tricky – especially since each party has different rights and duties.

🛑 Withdrawal from contract

Withdrawal cancels the contract from the beginning. It’s possible if:

• the other party has breached a material obligation,

• a specific situation for withdrawal is contractually agreed, or

• the law explicitly permits it.

However, withdrawal requires full settlement – including refunds of any payments or completed works.

🧾 Termination (notice)

Unlike withdrawal, termination ends the contract only going forward. It’s typical for long-term or framework contracts, but rare in work contracts unless explicitly included.
Under Czech law, a client can withdraw even without cause, but must compensate for incurred costs and lost profit (Section 2589 CC).

This rule often causes disputes when overlooked.

⚖️ Termination by agreement

The most peaceful solution: both parties agree to end the contract.
This allows customization of consequences – like partial payments, delivery of completed work, and final deadlines.

This type of agreement lowers the risk of future litigation – but requires full mutual consent.

📌 What to include in the contract

To avoid problems later, always include:

• clear grounds and procedure for withdrawal,

• details on cost coverage and refunds,

• deadlines for notices,

• optional notice clause if the project is long-term.