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Definition of No-Shop Clause

A no-shop clause is often include in a term sheet for a startup financing or acquisition. No-shop clauses prevent the startup from shopping the deal within a certain time frame (e.g., 60 days). This protects the investors or acquirer from having the rug pulled out from under them, but also gives an incentive for them to close the deal timely lest the no-shop period expire.