Glossary · IT Procurement
Trade-In Credit / Buyout Clause
Updated June 20, 2026 · Reviewed by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
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.
| Domain | Procurement |
|---|---|
| Full form | Trade-In Credit / Buyout Clause |
| Also written as | Trade-In, Buyout, Tukar Tambah |
| Part of | Arental IT Procurement & B2B Laptop Rental Glossary |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-20 |
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At which stage does Trade-In / Buyout come up during the Arental laptop rental process?
Trade-In / Buyout (Trade-In Credit / Buyout Clause) is directly relevant to a B2B laptop rental engagement, so it is worth confirming up front during the quote and contract stage. In short: Exit-strategy clauses in a multi-year DaaS contract that give the client end-of-contract options. Discuss the specifics with the Arental team so the right clauses and procedures are built into your rental contract.
Answered by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
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