Exclusive Distributorship Agreement for Sale of Wearing Apparel
Agreement made on the _________________________ (date) , between
_____________________________________ (Name of Manufacturer) , a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the state of _____________________, with its
principal office located at ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) ,
referred to herein as Manufacturer , and ___________________________________ (Name of
Distributor , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of
________________________, with its principal office located at _________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, county, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Distributor .
Whereas, Manufacturer is engaged in the manufacture, production and sale of
(describe types of Apparel) ____________________________________________________
_________________________________, hereinafter referred to as Apparel or Products; and
Whereas, Distributor possesses the facilities and ability to distribute and promote the
sale of the Products manufactured by Manufacturer ; and
Whereas, Distributor desires to obtain from Manufacturer and Manufacturer desires to
grant to Distributor , the exclusive right and license to sell and promote the sale of Apparel in
( specify Territory) ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ referred to in this Agreement as the Territory;
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this
agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Appointment .
Manufacturer appoints Distributor as the exclusive and sole Distributor for the sale of its
products at wholesale in the Territory .
2. Exclusive Territory .
During the term of this Agreement , Manufacturer shall not grant to any other person,
entity, or organization, the right to sell or market the Products covered by this Agreement in the
Territory covered by this Agreement and will not itself or by its employees or agents make any
such sales.
3. Payment .
On the execution of this Agreement and its acceptance by Manufacturer , Distributor shall
pay to Manufacturer the sum of $______________.
4. Term .
This A greement shall be for a term of ______ years from the date shown above subject
to the following:
A. Provided that the marketability of Apparel continues, in Manufacturer's opinion, to
be sufficient for the financial success of Distributor's business. Should Manufacturer
decide that the marketability of the Apparel is no longer sufficient for the financial
success of Distributor's business, this Agreement may be terminated by Manufacturer
giving Distributor written notice of its election to terminate this A greement at least
__________ (number) of days prior to the termination of the Agreement. Such
termination will be without prejudice to any rights of either to moneys due or to become
due under this Agreement .
B. If the Distributor defaults in performing any of the terms, conditions or promises
of this Agreement , and continues in default for a period of _______ ( number) days after
written notice of the default, the Manufacturer shall have the right at the expiration of the
_______ ( number) day notice of default, to terminate this Agreement upon giving written
notice of the termination at the end of said ________ ( number) day period.
C. If the Distributor becomes insolvent, or enters into a composition with its
creditors, or if a receiver is appointed for it, or if Distributor is adjudicated a bankrupt,
then the Manufacturer shall have the right to terminate this A greement upon giving
notice to Distributor at least ________ ( number) days before the time when such
termination is to take effect, and at the expiration of the said _______ ( number) days,
this Agreement shall become null and void, but without prejudice to the right of either
party to moneys due or to become due under this Agreement .
5. Purchase Price and Payment .
A. Manufacturer shall have the right to establish a minimum wholesale purchase
price of its Apparel products. Manufacturer 's minimum purchase price under each order
will be the price effective at the time of acceptance of that order. The price list in effect
from the date of this Agreement until further notice is set forth in Exhibit A attached to
this Agreement . A _______ ( number) day written notice shall be given Distributor in the
event of a change of purchase price.
B. Distributor shall pay Manufacturer for all deliveries within _______ ( number)
days from date of delivery.
6. Minimum Purchase Requirements .
Distributor agrees to purchase no fewer than ( specify quantity and describe units of
purchase) ___________________________________________________________________
in any calendar year, commencing on _____________________ (date) .
7. Orders and Deliveries .
Orders shall be placed with Manufacturer at the address set forth above and
Manufacturer shall supply Distributor with the products covered by this Agreement in the regular
course of its business within ________ ( number) days of its receipt of any order. Manufacturer
shall deliver its products by any method of transportation that Manufacturer may select, to
Distributor at the address set forth above or at such other address designated in writing by
Distributor.
8. Purchase of Products .
Distributor shall maintain an inventory of Manufacturer 's Products at all times adequate
to satisfy the demand of Distributor 's customers for such Products.
9. Title and Risk of Loss .
Title to all Products sold under this Agreement , and risk of loss, shall pass to Distributor
at the time of delivery to Distributor .
10. Selling effort .
Distributor shall use its best efforts to market and sell at wholesale the Products covered
by this Agreement in the Territory specified.
11. Obligations on Termination .
Upon the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Manufacturer shall have the
option to repurchase the Products then in possession of Distributor , and available for sale, at
prices originally billed to Distributor plus actual freight on the shipment of the Products to
Distributor , and with deductions from moneys due or to become due to Manufacturer under this
Agreement . As to any of Manufacturer 's products not repurchased by it within ________
(number) days of such termination, Distributor shall have the right to dispose of such Products
in the regular course of its business.
12. Notices
Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective
address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.
13. Independent Contractor .
Distributor is in a business independent from that of Manufacturer , and is to be regarded
as an independent contractor. Neither party is in any sense to be regarded as the principal or
agent, or employer or employee, of the other.
14. No Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms
and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such
forbearance or waiver had occurred.
15. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of _________________.
16. Attorney’s Fees
In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the unsuccessful party
in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the sums that either party may be
called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful party's attorney fees.
17. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration
of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one
arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall
arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration
Association then in force and effect.
18. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior
understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be
binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.
19. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in
connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each
party or an authorized representative of each party.
20. Assignment of Rights
The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be
assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior,
express, and written consent of the other party.
21. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
______________________________ ____________________________
(Name of Manufacturer) (Name of Distributor)
By: ______________________________ By: _____________________________
_________________________________ ________________________________
(P rinted name & Office in Corporation) (P rinted name & Office in Corporation
_____________________________ _______________________________
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)
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