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Why would this be insensitive? 'Pact' just means a formal agreement.

perhaps it conjures up "suicide pact"?

Ah, I hadn't considered that. Still, not sure if I buy that the term 'pact' automatically has a negative connotation due that one usage..

well, we never know what situations words may be linked with for some people.

"pact with the devil" is another negative twist.