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How To Write A Distribution Agreement
How To Write A Distribution Agreement
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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This Distribution Agreement ('Agreement') is made and entered into as of this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and 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 '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 'Distributor').
Supplier and Distributor are hereinafter collectively referred to as 'Parties' and individually as 'Party'.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Supplier is in the business of manufacturing/supplying {{product_category}} products, specifically {{product_names}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Products'); and
WHEREAS, Distributor is in the business of distributing {{product_category}} products within the territory of {{territory}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Territory'); and
WHEREAS, Supplier desires to appoint Distributor, and Distributor desires to be appointed, as the non-exclusive/exclusive distributor of the Products within the Territory, under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1. APPOINTMENT AND TERRITORY
1.1. Appointment: Supplier hereby appoints Distributor as its non-exclusive/exclusive distributor of the Products within the Territory, and Distributor hereby accepts such appointment.
1.2. Territory: The Territory covered by this Agreement shall be {{territory_description}}.
2. PRODUCT ORDERS AND DELIVERY
2.1. Order Placement: All orders for Products by Distributor shall be submitted to Supplier in writing (e.g., purchase order) and shall specify the Products, quantity, desired delivery date, and shipping instructions.
2.2. Acceptance of Orders: Supplier shall confirm acceptance or rejection of any order within {{number_of_days}} business days.
2.3. Delivery: Supplier shall deliver the Products to Distributor at {{delivery_point}} in accordance with the agreed-upon delivery schedule. Risk of loss and title to the Products shall pass to Distributor upon {{FOB_point}}.
3. PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS
3.1. Product Pricing: The prices for the Products shall be as set forth in Exhibit A (Product Price List), which may be updated by Supplier with {{number_of_days}} days' written notice to Distributor.
3.2. Payment Terms: Distributor shall pay Supplier {{payment_percentage}}% of the invoice amount upfront, and the remaining {{payment_percentage}}% within {{number_of_days}} days of the invoice date.
3.3. Currency: All payments shall be made in {{currency_code}}.
4. MARKETING AND SALE OF PRODUCTS
4.1. Marketing Efforts: Distributor shall use its best efforts to promote, market, and sell the Products within the Territory.
4.2. Advertising: Distributor shall be responsible for all advertising and promotional activities relating to the Products within the Territory, subject to Supplier's prior written approval of all marketing materials.
4.3. Sales Targets: Distributor agrees to meet the minimum sales targets as outlined in Exhibit B (Sales Targets) attached hereto.
5. TERM AND TERMINATION
5.1. Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of {{number_of_years}} years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions hereof.
5.2. Termination for Cause: Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{number_of_days}} days after receiving written notice thereof.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information obtained from the other Party during the term of this Agreement and for a period of {{number_of_years}} years thereafter.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
7.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.
7.2. Dispute Resolution: 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}}.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or written.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF {{supplier_company_name}}:
___________________________
Name: {{supplier_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{supplier_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{date}}
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF {{distributor_company_name}}:
___________________________
Name: {{distributor_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{distributor_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{date}}
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