Distributor and Dealership Agreements

Prepare a Software Distribution Agreement with a national or international distributor with this comprehensive template for Canadian software publishers.

• The publisher (owner) appoints the distributor as its exclusive distributor in a primary territory, and as a non-exclusive distributor in secondary territories.
• The distributor must meet minimum annual revenue quotas, and must provide quarterly activity reports to the publisher.
• The distributor must provide written reports identifying any problems the distributor believes to be caused by errors in the software.
• The publisher will provide all corrections, enhancements and upgrades to the software, and all training and support.
• The publisher will provide a list of all current customers and all potential sales leads for the designated territories.
• The distributor agrees not to take part in marketing or developing any product which would compete with the software.
• The Agreement is governed by Canadian laws.
• This legal document template is available in MS Word format and can be easily modified.

Enter into an arrangement with a distributor to resell your products under this Strategic Partner Reseller Agreement.

• The reseller is granted a non-exclusive non-transferable license to market and sell the products to clients within a specified territory.
• The reseller is NOT granted the right to sub-license to other resellers or distributors.
• The supplier has the right to enter into reseller agreements with other distributors within the territory which are not in direct competition with the reseller.
• The reseller can either resell products directly to clients, or refer clients to the supplier.
• The Agreement contains a mutual confidentiality and non-disclosure clause.

The Strategic Partner Reseller Agreement is a downloadable MS word document and is fully editable to meet your needs.

Set up your distributor network across various states by appointing exclusive distributors within defined territories under the terms of this Distributor Agreement.

• The distributor has exclusive rights to the territory set out in the Agreement, and non-exclusive distribution rights to specified areas outside the primary territory.
• The distributor must meet certain performance requirements and must comply with all licensing and other laws in the territory.
• If the distributor fails to meet its contractual obligations, the supplier has the right to take over the territory.
• Buy the form once, use it as often as you require.

You can use this Distributor Agreement template across all 50 states. Buy it, download it, and it's yours to use as often as you like.

Set the terms of resolving consumer disputes by inserting this professionally drafted Arbitration Agreement into your product packaging.

Whether you sell your products through a distributor network, in brick-and-mortar storefronts, or via a direct-to-consumer online sales platform, this short but comprehensive Arbitration Agreement helps establish the process and procedures for resolving disputes.

Drafted for compliance with U.S. arbitration rules, this fully editable Microsoft Word template governs the process by which any customer disputes about the product will be resolved.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Any customer claim or dispute, including claims for product liability, negligence, misrepresentation, and legal violations, will be resolved by binding arbitration.
  
  
• The customer is giving up their right to participate in a class action lawsuit against the seller, whether as a claimant or in any other capacity.
  
  
• The arbitration will be conducted pursuant to the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Dispute Resolution Procedures.
  
  
• Each party will be responsible for the costs of its own legal counsel and expert witnesses. Administrative costs for the arbitration will be allocated according to the amount of the claim.
  
  
• The parties may choose to take the claim to Small Claims Court as an alternative to arbitration.

Who Can Use this Arbitration Agreement Template

This agreement template is ideal for:

• Manufacturers
• Distributors
• Direct-to-consumer sellers
• Mail order vendors
• Online marketplace vendors

Why Use an Arbitration Agreement?

A carefully crafted Arbitration Agreement can help protect manufacturers and their distributors against frivolous product liability claims and class action lawsuits.

The document clearly establishes the process, procedures and rules that will govern any consumer claim for damages. Any use of the product by the customer is deemed to be an acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

Features of the Template

• Professionally drafted by legal practitioners
• Fully editable Microsoft Word format
• Easy to customize
• Instant download
• Suitable for U.S. based manufacturers and sellers, but can be amended for other jurisdictions
• Reusable template - pay once, use as often as needed
• Prepared by legal industry professionals, not by AI tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize this agreement?

Yes. The agreement template is fully editable and can be expanded, removed, or replaced to suit your circumstances.

Can I use this for all of my products?

Yes. The agreement form can be included in your packaging for each product you ship.

Is this agreement enforceable?

Consumer protection laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In general, the applicable consumer protection legislation would take precedence over any form of "shrinkwrap" arbitration provisions.

Learn More About Arbitration and Customer Contracts

Mandatory Arbitration and Consumer Contracts, Government of Canada

Arbitration Clauses in Everyday Contracts: What They Are and Why They're Everywhere, CLA Consumer Litigation Associates

Arbitration Clauses in User Agreements, Expert Institute

Document Details

Document Name: Arbitration Agreement (Product Insert)

Jurisdiction: Anywhere

Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

Pages: 2

Editable: Yes

Reusable: Unlimited personal or business use

Instant Download: Yes