{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
NON-EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this {{date_of_agreement}} (the “Effective Date”), by and between:
{{Company_Name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “Supplier”); and
{{Distributor_Company_Name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{distributor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “Distributor”).
Supplier and Distributor are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Supplier is in the business of manufacturing and/or supplying the products described in Schedule A (the “Products”);
WHEREAS, Distributor is engaged in the business of distributing products similar to the Products and has the necessary expertise, facilities, and personnel to effectively market and distribute the Products within the Territory;
WHEREAS, Supplier desires to appoint Distributor, and Distributor desires to accept such appointment, on a non-exclusive basis, to distribute the Products in the Territory, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1. APPOINTMENT AND TERRITORY
1.1. Appointment: Supplier hereby appoints Distributor as a non-exclusive distributor of the Products within the territory defined as {{territory_description}} (the “Territory”). This appointment is non-exclusive, meaning Supplier reserves the right to appoint other distributors, agents, resellers, or to sell the Products directly within the Territory.
1.2. Non-Exclusive Basis: Distributor acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement does not grant Distributor any exclusive rights to distribute the Products in the Territory, and Supplier may appoint other distributors or sell the Products directly in the Territory.
2. DUTIES OF DISTRIBUTOR
2.1. Best Efforts: Distributor shall use its best efforts to promote, market, and distribute the Products in the Territory and to achieve mutually agreed-upon sales targets, if any, as may be set forth in Schedule B.
2.2. Marketing and Sales: Distributor shall be responsible for all marketing, sales, and promotional activities for the Products in the Territory, at its own expense, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Parties.
2.3. Compliance: Distributor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards concerning the distribution, marketing, and sale of the Products in the Territory.
2.4. Reporting: Distributor shall provide Supplier with regular sales reports, inventory reports, and market feedback as reasonably requested by Supplier, but no less frequently than {{reporting_frequency}}.
3. DUTIES OF SUPPLIER
3.1. Product Supply: Supplier shall supply the Products to Distributor at the prices and on the terms set forth in Schedule C, or as otherwise agreed upon in writing.
3.2. Marketing Support: Supplier shall provide Distributor with reasonable marketing and technical support, including product information, sales literature, and training, as deemed necessary by Supplier.
3.3. Quality Assurance: Supplier warrants that all Products supplied to Distributor shall be of merchantable quality and shall conform to the specifications provided by Supplier.
4. PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS
4.1. Product Prices: The prices at which Supplier will sell the Products to Distributor are set out in Schedule C, which may be updated by Supplier from time to time upon {{notice_period}} prior written notice to Distributor.
4.2. Payment Terms: Distributor shall pay Supplier in {{currency}} within {{payment_days}} days from the date of invoice. Late payments may incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate}}% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law.
4.3. Resale Price: Distributor shall be free to set its own resale prices for the Products in the Territory.
5. TERM AND TERMINATION
5.1. Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of {{initial_term_years}} year(s) (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of {{renewal_term_years}} year(s) (each a “Renewal Term”), unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least {{notice_period_renewal}} days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.
5.2. Termination for Cause: Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party:
a. Materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days after receiving written notice thereof;
b. Becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy, or has a receiver appointed over its assets.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1. Ownership: All intellectual property rights related to the Products, including trademarks, trade names, logos, copyrights, and patents, shall remain the sole property of Supplier.
6.2. License: Supplier grants Distributor a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use Supplier’s intellectual property solely for the purpose of marketing and distributing the Products in the Territory during the term of this Agreement.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Confidential Information: Each Party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information, including but not limited to business plans, customer lists, pricing, and technical information, disclosed by the other Party ( “Confidential Information”).
7.2. Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly available, was known to the receiving Party prior to disclosure, or is required to be disclosed by law.
7.3. Duration: The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period_years}} years.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}.
8.2. 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}} in {{arbitration_city}}, {{country}}.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.
FOR SUPPLIER:
_____________________________
By: {{supplier_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{supplier_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{supplier_signature_date}}
FOR DISTRIBUTOR:
_____________________________
By: {{distributor_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{distributor_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{distributor_signature_date}}
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