COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
GOVERNED UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE (UCC ARTICLE 2) & APPLICABLE U.S. COMMERCIAL LAWS
This Commercial Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of _________, by and between:
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Principal Place of Business: _________, _________, _________ _________, United States
(Manufacturer)
AND
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Principal Place of Business: _________, _________, _________ _________, United States
(Distributor)
WHEREAS, Manufacturer produces and owns the covered product lines, and Distributor desires to purchase, market, and sell such products in the designated territory under the terms and conditions below.
1. APPOINTMENT, TERRITORY & SCOPE OF PRODUCTS
1.1 Appointment & Grant: Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Manufacturer hereby appoints Distributor, and Distributor accepts appointment, to market, promote, sell, and distribute the Covered Products within the Authorized Territory.
Authorized Territory: United States
Covered Product Line(s): All manufacturer standard product lines as specified.
Nature of Appointment: Non-Exclusive
2. ORDERS, PRICING & PAYMENT TERMS
2.1 Wholesale Pricing Structure: All purchases of Covered Products by Distributor from Manufacturer shall be invoiced based on the selected pricing model:
Pricing Model Selected: Fixed price per unit
Fixed Wholesale Price per Unit: _________
2.2 Minimum Purchase Requirement: Distributor agrees to maintain the following minimum purchase requirement:
Minimum Purchase Requirement: None specified
2.3 Payment Terms: Orders submitted by Distributor shall be processed subject to Manufacturer acceptance. Invoices are payable in U.S. Dollars under the following terms:
Payment Terms: Net 30
2.4 Title & Risk of Loss: All product shipments are FOB Manufacturer facility (UCC ยง 2-319). Title and risk of loss pass to Distributor upon delivery to the common carrier.
3. TRADEMARK LICENSING & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
3.1 Limited License: Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. ยง 1051 (Lanham Act), Manufacturer grants Distributor a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use Manufacturer trademarks and logos solely for promoting Covered Products in the Territory during the Term.
3.2 No Transfer of Ownership: Distributor acknowledges that all trademarks, brand names, and intellectual property remain the sole property of Manufacturer.
4. MARKETING RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
4.1 Marketing Obligations: Distributor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to market and promote Covered Products in the Territory.
4.2 Statutory Compliance Covenants: Both parties agree to strictly comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of Covered Products.
5. TERM, TERMINATION & EXECUTION
5.1 Term: This Agreement shall remain in effect for a duration of: 1 Year.
5.2 Termination Notice: Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of: 30 Days.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Commercial Distribution Agreement on _________.
MANUFACTURER:
_____________________________
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Authorized Representative Signature
DISTRIBUTOR:
_____________________________
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Authorized Representative Signature
NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of _________, County of _______________________
On this date, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared authorized representatives of _________ and _________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons who executed the foregoing Commercial Distribution Agreement, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
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Notary Public Signature
My Commission Expires: _______________________
(Notary Seal)