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Auto-renewal
No fixed term or automatic renewal; commences on the Effective Date and continues until terminated
Notice period
not stated
Renewal uplift
not stated
Uplift cap
not stated
TermWhat the agreement saysClauseAgreementSource
Auto-renewalNo fixed term or automatic renewal; commences on the Effective Date and continues until terminated
Note"The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will remain in effect until terminated under this Section 5."
5.1AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [3]
Termination for convenienceEither party may terminate for any reason; customer by notice and closing its account, AWS on 30 days' notice
Note"You may terminate this Agreement for any reason by providing us notice and closing your account... We may terminate this Agreement for any reason by providing you at least 30 days' advance notice."
5.2(a)AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [3]
Termination for breachTermination for cause if a material breach remains uncured for 30 days from receipt of notice
Note"Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause if the other party is in material breach of this Agreement and the material breach remains uncured for a period of 30 days from receipt of notice."
5.2(b)(i)AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [3]
Notice of fee changesAWS may increase or add fees for existing Services on at least 30 days' prior notice
Note"We may increase or add new fees and charges for any existing Services you are using by giving you at least 30 days' prior notice."
3.1AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [3]
Late payment interestLate payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month, or the highest rate permitted by law if less
Note"We may elect to charge you interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (or the highest rate permitted by law, if less) on all late payments."
3.1AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [3]
Payment termsFees and charges are calculated and billed monthly
Note"We calculate and bill fees and charges monthly."
3.1AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [3]
OtherNo set-off: all amounts payable without setoff or counterclaim, and without any deduction or withholding
Note"All amounts payable by you under this Agreement will be paid to us without setoff or counterclaim, and without any deduction or withholding."
3.1AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
TaxesFees exclusive of Indirect Taxes, which AWS may charge where obligated or authorized to collect; each party pays taxes imposed on it; withholding is grossed up so AWS receives the full amount
NoteIndirect Taxes are not collected where the customer furnishes a properly completed exemption or direct payment permit certificate.
3.2AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
SuspensionAWS may suspend immediately upon notice for security risk, harm to systems or other customers, liability, fraud, material breach, non-payment or insolvency
NoteCustomer remains responsible for fees incurred during suspension and earns no service credits for the suspension period (4.2).
4.1AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
OtherInsolvency: AWS may suspend, and then terminate immediately on notice, if the customer ceases to operate in the ordinary course, assigns for the benefit of creditors or becomes subject to bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation or dissolution
NoteTermination applies where the issue is not capable of being remedied or has not been remedied within 30 days of suspension.
4.1(d), 5.2(b)(ii)(A)AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
OtherOrder of precedence: this document controls over the Policies, except that the Service Terms control over this document; terms in customer orders, RFPs or invoicing processes do not bind
Note"If the terms of this document are inconsistent with the terms contained in any Policy, the terms contained in this document will control, except that the Service Terms will control over this document."
11.2AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
Changes to the agreementAWS may modify the Agreement and Policies at any time by posting a revised version or notifying the customer; continued use means acceptance
NoteModified terms take effect upon posting or, if notified by email, as stated in the email.
10AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
Liability capAggregate liability of either party capped at amounts paid for the Services giving rise to the liability in the 12 months before it arose
NoteExcludes payment obligations under Section 7 (indemnification) and the customer's obligation to pay for its use of the Services.
9.2AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]
DisputesDisputes adjudicated in the Governing Courts of the AWS Contracting Party; binding AAA arbitration for Amazon Web Services, Inc. and certain other contracting parties
NoteArbitration applies where the contracting party is Amazon Web Services, Inc., Canada, Korea, Singapore or Indonesia; either party may elect small claims court; other arbitration rules apply for South Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.
11.5AWS Customer Agreement, Last Updated Aug 14, 2026source [4]

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Amazon Web Services is Amazon's cloud computing business, selling on-demand infrastructure, data and AI services on metered pay-as-you-go pricing; it launched in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle.[1][2] Customers buy its services under the AWS Customer Agreement, contracting with a regional AWS entity that depends on where they are located.[3]

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