Can you Unstake AVAX early?

Can you clarify if it's possible to unstake AVAX tokens before the end of their staking period? I understand that staking is a way to earn rewards and support the network's security, but are there any penalties or conditions associated with withdrawing AVAX tokens from staking before the maturity date? Also, would unstaking affect my rewards or status within the staking pool? It would be great if you could elaborate on the process and potential consequences of unstaking AVAX tokens prematurely.