Distribution
1. Non-exclusive distribution agreements
These distribution agreement templates set out the obligations of a supplier and a distributor in relation to a non-exclusive distributorship - that is, a distributorship granted on the basis that other distributors may be appointed with respect to the same market. All the agreements include provisions covering the scope of the appointment, the specific duties of the parties, order procedures, charges, payments, confidentiality and liability. In addition, all the agreements include a schedule containing terms and conditions of supply.
2. Exclusive distribution agreements
These template distribution agreements can be used by a supplier granting exclusive rights to a product distributor. Typically, the exclusivity will relate to a particular geographic marketplace. Both versions of the agreement include a schedule containing terms and conditions governing product supply (including transfer of title, transfer of risk and supplier warranties).
3. Heads of agreement
These heads of agreement documents should be used to record preliminary agreements, made before a full and comprehensive contract for the deal is signed. Typically, the heads of agreement will include a mixture of binding and non-binding terms. These documents may also referred to as "heads of terms", "term sheets" or "memoranda of understanding".
4. Terms and conditions of supply
These terms and conditions cover the sale and supply of physical products by one business to another. The core obligations in the agreement cover the manner of supply or collection, responsibility for transportation and insurance, the passage of title and risk, customer obligations in relation to onward sales, and charges. These terms and conditions should not be used in relation to B2C contracts.