Manufacturing Forms

Prepare a Product Supply Agreement for a manufacturing facility with this template contract for companies doing business in China.

• The contract is between three parties - a buyer (a company that wants to distribute products in China), a Chinese manufacturing firm, and a supplier who will supply components and license its technology to the buyer.
• Ventures of this kind allow companies to expand their business into international markets by partnering with local firms and with companies that are already doing business in the region.
• The Agreement contains two separate governing law and dispute resolution clauses, depending on whether or not Chinese laws will govern the Agreement.
• This contract is intended to be used in conjunction with a Technical Collaboration Agreement between the parties.
• This Chinese legal document is available in English language version only. A Chinese translation may be required in order to be legally enforceable within China.
• Available in MS Word format, downloadable and fully customizable.

License your technology and know-how to a manufacturer who will manufacture and sell your products under this Technology Transfer Agreement.

• The manufacturer is granted an exclusive license to use the technology and know-how within a defined territory.
• The owner of the technology (the grantor) will provide all required technology, training and technical assistance.
• The manufacturer will pay the grantor a royalty on each sale of products within the territory.
• Either party may develop improvements to the products, and must disclose such improvements to the other party.
• On improvements developed by the manufacturer, the owner will have the exclusive royalty-free license outside the territory, and the manufacturer will have the exclusive royalty-free license inside the territory.
• The parties will jointly perform verification tests on the products.
• This is a generic legal form which does not contain references to the specific laws of any country, and can be used in many jurisdictions.

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

Place tooling and equipment with a supplier as bailee under this Tooling Bailment Agreement to enable them to produce products for your business. For use in the USA.

• The bailment agreement is ancillary to a supply agreement between the parties, under which the supplier will produce products for the bailor.
• The supplier takes possession of the tooling as bailee at will, for the sole purpose of producing the products for the bailor.
• The bailor retains ownership of the tooling at all times.
• The bailee will not allow any liens or encumbrances to attach to the tooling. The template includes a Lender Acknowledgement and Consent form, which is to be signed by any secured lenders of the bailee acknowledging that the tooling and equipment belong to the bailor.
• The bailee must keep the tooling in good operating condition at its own expense and is liable for loss or damage to the tooling as long as it remains in the bailee's possession.
• The bailor has a right to injunctive relief if the bailee is in breach of the agreement and the breach threatens the bailor's business operations.
• This Bailment Agreement template is intended for use within the United States.