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Master Agreement Sale of Merchandise
Master Agreement Sale of Merchandise
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF MERCHANDISE
This Master Agreement for Sale of Merchandise ('Agreement') is made and entered into as of this {{date}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} ('Effective Date'), by and between:
{{seller_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{seller_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{seller_address}} ('Seller'); and
{{buyer_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{buyer_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{buyer_address}} ('Buyer').
Seller and Buyer are hereinafter collectively referred to as the 'Parties' and individually as a 'Party'.
1. PURPOSE
This Agreement sets forth the general terms and conditions that will govern all future sales of merchandise by the Seller to the Buyer. Each specific sale of merchandise shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement and a separate Purchase Order issued by the Buyer and accepted by the Seller.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 'Merchandise' refers to the goods, products, and items offered for sale by the Seller and purchased by the Buyer under this Agreement.
2.2 'Purchase Order' refers to a written document issued by the Buyer to the Seller specifying the type, quantity, price, and delivery terms of the Merchandise.
2.3 'Effective Date' means the date first written above.
3. ORDERS AND ACCEPTANCE
3.1 Buyer shall submit Purchase Orders to the Seller specifying the Merchandise, quantities, requested delivery dates, and other relevant details.
3.2 Seller shall confirm acceptance of each Purchase Order within {{number_of_days}} business days of receipt.
3.3 No Purchase Order shall be binding upon the Seller unless accepted in writing by an authorized representative of the Seller.
3.4 Seller reserves the right to reject any Purchase Order for any reason.
4. PRICE AND PAYMENT
4.1 The price for the Merchandise shall be as specified in the accepted Purchase Order, or in the absence thereof, according to Seller's then-current price list.
4.2 All prices are exclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, and shipping costs, which shall be borne by the Buyer unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.3 Payment terms are {{payment_terms}} from the date of invoice. Overdue payments shall accrue interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percentage}}% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law.
4.4 Buyer shall make payments via {{payment_method}} to the Seller's nominated bank account: Account Name: {{account_name}}, Account Number: {{account_number}}, Bank: {{bank_name}}, Branch Code: {{branch_code}}.
5. DELIVERY AND RISK OF LOSS
5.1 Delivery shall be made {{delivery_terms}} (e.g., Ex Works, FOB, CIF) as specified in the Purchase Order.
5.2 Risk of loss or damage to the Merchandise shall pass to the Buyer upon {{risk_of_loss_event}} (e.g., delivery to carrier, arrival at Buyer's premises).
5.3 Seller shall use reasonable efforts to meet requested delivery dates, but shall not be liable for any delays.
6. WARRANTIES
6.1 Seller warrants that the Merchandise will conform to the specifications set out in the Purchase Order and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of {{warranty_period}} from the date of delivery.
6.2 This warranty does not cover defects arising from normal wear and tear, misuse, neglect, improper installation, or modification by the Buyer.
6.3 The foregoing warranties are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
7.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Seller's total liability arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by Buyer for the specific Merchandise giving rise to the claim.
7.2 In no event shall Seller be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, incurred by Buyer or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, even if Seller has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. TERM AND TERMINATION
8.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either Party upon giving {{notice_period}} days written notice to the other Party.
8.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within {{cure_period}} days of receiving written notice thereof.
9. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_jurisdiction}}.
9.2 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall in the first instance be resolved through good faith negotiations between the Parties.
9.3 If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute amicably within {{negotiation_period}} days, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in {{arbitration_location}} in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_institution}}.
10. GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 **Entire Agreement:** This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.
10.2 **Amendments:** No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both Parties.
10.3 **Severability:** If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10.4 **Notices:** All notices hereunder shall be in writing and sent to the addresses set forth above.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
**FOR THE SELLER:**
_______________________________
Name: {{seller_signer_name}}
Title: {{seller_signer_title}}
Date: {{seller_signature_date}}
**FOR THE BUYER:**
_______________________________
Name: {{buyer_signer_name}}
Title: {{buyer_signer_title}}
Date: {{buyer_signature_date}}
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