UNITED STATES

Hire an agent to identify new markets and projects overseas with this Agency Agreement to Identify Prospective International Clients for USA companies doing business abroad.

• The agent is hired on an independent contractor basis.
• Finder's fees will be paid to the agent on a sliding scale, based on the dollar value of the specific project.
• The agent is bound by confidentiality and nondisclosure provisions.
• The agent will provide administrative services, arrange housing and transportation for company representatives.
• The agent will provide customs clearance, and expedite delivery of documents to the company during the course of negotiating and obtaining contracts.
• The contract template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable.
• Intended to be used by companies based in the United States.

Sign up local dealers to distribute your products across the United States with this Non-Exclusive Distributor Agreement.

• The distributor will market, sell, lease, rent and service the manufacturer's products within a specified territory.
• The distributor has to meet predetermined minimum purchase obligations throughout the term of the contract.
• The manufacturer must give 30 days notice before a price change can be put into effect.
• The distributor must use best efforts to develop demand for the products, and develop and institute a merchandising policy designed to preserve the good will associated with the name of the manufacturer and the products.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Customizable and reusable.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Set up a sales agent to obtain orders from your customers in a specific geographic area under this USA Sales Agency Agreement with Exclusive Territory.

• The sales agent has the exclusive right to solicit and take orders within the territory. The supplier will not take orders from customers in the territory. All orders are subject to approval by the supplier.
• The supplier reserves the right to decline or cancel any order, or to discontinue the sale of any product, without incurring liability to the sales agent.
• The sales agent will be paid a commission on the net selling price of all completed orders, less refunds and returns.
• The sales agent must maintain public liability insurance, as a condition precedent to the appointment.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Governed by U.S. laws and intended to be used only in the United States.

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