Giving them time to think about their actions will mean that they are more likely to not do it in the future — especially when they know that you are disappointed in them. (theparentszone.com)
A contract is a promise made from one party to another to do something or to refrain from doing something in the future. (zeilikmanlaw.com)
This is a confirmation that you have no intention of doing it in the future either. (blogs.sega.com)