Glossary · IT Procurement
Trade-In Credit / Buyout Clause
Exit-strategy clauses in a multi-year DaaS contract that give the client end-of-contract options. Trade-In: the client returns old units and receives credit toward refresh to the next-generation contract — common in 36-month DaaS schemes that continue into a second 36-month with newer specs. Buyout: the client has an option to purchase the rented unit at end-of-contract for a residual value agreed upfront (usually 10-25% of original market value, depending on 36-month depreciation and unit condition). Buyout is useful for units already custom-fit to the client environment (purchased special software licenses, integrated peripheral hardware) where buying is more efficient than migrating to a new unit. This clause must be agreed at the start of the MSA so the formula is transparent — not negotiated last-minute at end-of-contract.
Trade-In / Buyout (Trade-In Credit / Buyout Clause) frequently appears in B2B IT procurement contexts: Exit-strategy clauses in a multi-year DaaS contract that give the client end-of-contract options. For enterprise organisations evaluating device rental options, a solid grasp of Trade-In / Buyout directly affects vendor selection criteria, contract negotiation outcomes, and long-term total cost of ownership. Arental works with procurement teams, IT managers, and finance directors across Indonesia to ensure that every contract reflects industry-standard expectations around terms like Trade-In / Buyout.
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