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Manufacturing Distribution Agreement
Manufacturing Distribution Agreement
{{company_name}} {{company_address}} Phone: {{phone}} Email: {{email}} Website: {{website}}
MANUFACTURING DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This Manufacturing Distribution Agreement ('Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{date}} by and between:
{{manufacturer_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{manufacturer_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{manufacturer_address}} ('Manufacturer'); AND
{{distributor_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{distributor_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{distributor_address}} ('Distributor').
The Manufacturer and Distributor are hereinafter collectively referred to as 'Parties' and individually as 'Party'.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Manufacturer is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling certain products as described in Schedule A attached hereto ('Products');
WHEREAS, the Distributor is engaged in the business of distributing various products and has an established distribution network and sales force in the Territory;
WHEREAS, the Manufacturer desires to appoint the Distributor as its non-exclusive/exclusive distributor of the Products in the Territory, and the Distributor desires to accept such appointment, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR
1.1. The Manufacturer hereby appoints the Distributor, and the Distributor hereby accepts such appointment, as the {{exclusive/non_exclusive}} distributor of the Products within the territory defined as {{territory}} ('Territory').
1.2. The Distributor shall use its best endeavours to promote the sale and distribution of the Products within the Territory and to achieve the sales targets mutually agreed upon by the Parties and set out in Schedule B attached hereto.
2. TERM AND TERMINATION
2.1. This Agreement shall commence on {{start_date}} and shall continue for an initial period of {{initial_term_years}} years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
2.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving {{notice_period}} days' written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other Party, provided that such breach is not remedied within {{cure_period}} days of receipt of written notice specifying the breach.
2.3. Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving {{notice_period_without_cause}} days' written notice to the other Party.
3. PRODUCT SUPPLY AND PRICING
3.1. The Manufacturer shall supply the Products to the Distributor at the prices set forth in Schedule C attached hereto ('Product Prices'). The Manufacturer reserves the right to amend the Product Prices upon {{notice_period_price_change}} days' written notice to the Distributor.
3.2. The Distributor shall place orders for the Products in accordance with the procedures outlined in Schedule D.
3.3. The Manufacturer shall deliver the Products to the Distributor in accordance with the Incoterms {{incoterms_version}} specified in Schedule E.
4. MARKETING AND SALES
4.1. The Distributor shall be responsible for all marketing, advertising, and sales activities for the Products within the Territory.
4.2. The Manufacturer shall provide the Distributor with reasonable marketing and promotional materials for the Products.
4.3. The Distributor shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and registrations required for the sale and distribution of the Products within the Territory.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
5.1. The Distributor shall pay the Manufacturer for the Products in accordance with the payment terms specified in Schedule F.
5.2. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the Manufacturer's designated bank account.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1. All intellectual property rights related to the Products, including but not limited to trademarks, patents, and copyrights, shall remain the sole property of the Manufacturer.
6.2. The Manufacturer grants the Distributor a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Manufacturer's trademarks and trade names solely for the purpose of marketing and distributing the Products within the Territory during the term of this Agreement.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Each Party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement.
7.2. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period}} years.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.
8.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}}.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF {{manufacturer_company_name}}:
_____________________________
Name: {{manufacturer_signatory_name}}
Title: {{manufacturer_signatory_title}}
Date: {{signature_date}}
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF {{distributor_company_name}}:
_____________________________
Name: {{distributor_signatory_name}}
Title: {{distributor_signatory_title}}
Date: {{signature_date}}
SCHEDULE A: PRODUCTS
{{list_of_products_description}}
SCHEDULE B: SALES TARGETS
{{sales_targets_period_and_amounts}}
SCHEDULE C: PRODUCT PRICES
{{product_pricing_details}}
SCHEDULE D: ORDERING PROCEDURES
{{ordering_process_details}}
SCHEDULE E: DELIVERY TERMS
{{delivery_terms_details}}
SCHEDULE F: PAYMENT TERMS
{{payment_term_details}}
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