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Non Exclusive Distribution Agreement

This Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement allows a supplier to appoint a distributor for their products within a specified territory without restricting their ability to appoint other distributors or sell directly. It is suitable for businesses looking to expand their reach through multiple channels in the Southern African market.

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COMPANY LETTERHEAD

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

NON-EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

This Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} ("Effective Date"),

BETWEEN:

{{supplier_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{supplier_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{supplier_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Supplier");

AND

{{distributor_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{distributor_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{distributor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Distributor").

Collectively referred to as “the Parties” or individually as “Party.”

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Supplier is the manufacturer/owner of the products specified in Schedule A (hereinafter "the Products");

WHEREAS, the Distributor is engaged in the business of distributing goods and has the necessary expertise, resources, and facilities to promote and distribute the Products;

WHEREAS, the Supplier desires to appoint the Distributor as a non-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 AND TERRITORY

1.1. The Supplier hereby appoints the Distributor as a non-exclusive distributor of the Products within the territory of {{territory}} ("the Territory").

1.2. This appointment is non-exclusive, meaning the Supplier reserves the right to appoint other distributors, agents, resellers, or to sell the Products directly within the Territory during the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereof.

2. DUTIES OF THE DISTRIBUTOR

2.1. The Distributor shall use its best efforts to promote, market, advertise, and sell the Products within the Territory.

2.2. The Distributor shall maintain an adequate stock of the Products to meet customer demand and ensure prompt delivery.

2.3. The Distributor shall provide the Supplier with regular sales reports, market feedback, and any other information reasonably requested by the Supplier regarding the marketing and sale of the Products.

2.4. The Distributor shall not sell or distribute any products that directly compete with the Products within the Territory without the prior written consent of the Supplier.

3. DUTIES OF THE SUPPLIER

3.1. The Supplier shall provide the Distributor with adequate product information, marketing materials, and technical support as reasonably required.

3.2. The Supplier shall supply the Products to the Distributor at the prices and on the terms specified in Schedule B.

3.3. The Supplier shall notify the Distributor of any changes to Product specifications, pricing, or terms of sale in a timely manner.

4. PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

4.1. The purchase prices for the Products shall be as set forth in Schedule B, which may be amended from time to time by mutual written agreement of the Parties.

4.2. Payment terms for Products ordered by the Distributor shall be {{payment_terms}} from the date of invoice. Overdue payments shall accrue interest at a rate of {{interest_rate}}% per annum.

5. TERM AND TERMINATION

5.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for an initial term of {{initial_term_years}} years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

5.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{notice_period_days}} days' written notice to the other Party.

5.3. 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}} days of receiving written notice thereof.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1. All intellectual property rights related to the Products, including but not limited to trademarks, copyrights, and patents, shall remain the sole property of the Supplier.

6.2. The Distributor is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Supplier's trademarks and logos solely for the purpose of promoting and distributing the Products within the Territory during the term of this Agreement.

7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_country}}.

7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be resolved through negotiation in good faith. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the Parties agree to first attempt to settle the dispute by mediation administered by {{mediation_body}} under its rules. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}}.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with its Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

9. SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.

FOR THE SUPPLIER:

_____________________________

Name: {{supplier_signatory_name}}

Title: {{supplier_signatory_title}}

Company: {{supplier_company_name}}

Date: {{supplier_signature_date}}

FOR THE DISTRIBUTOR:

_____________________________

Name: {{distributor_signatory_name}}

Title: {{distributor_signatory_title}}

Company: {{distributor_company_name}}

Date: {{distributor_signature_date}}

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