Exclusive Distribution Agreement for the USA
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Description
The Exclusive Distribution Agreement is used in the United States when a company (either foreign or American) appoints a Distributor to distribute its products to authorized dealers or others who then sell them to their end-users. Because of the exclusivity of the relationship, the agreement contains marketing commitments by the Distributor to the Supplier. It also provides that Distributor must maintain minimum inventory quantities. This agreement is used for the distribution of different types of products: food and beverages, textile and apparel, consumer goods, etc. If the company is appointing an exclusive distributor outside the United States, the International Distribution Agreement should be used. The contract is adapted to the commercial uses and practices in the USA and is designed for use in particular when US law applies. This contract is intended for use in any state in the United States with some exceptions, such as Louisiana and Wisconsin, which have statutes strongly protective of local distributors. A Guide for Negotiating Contracts in the USA is provided with the contract. |