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The Company has agreed to appoint the Distributor as its exclusive distributor to distribute in the Territory (as hereinafter defined) on the terms and conditions hereinafter contained. NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows: DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings: \"Business day\" means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday in the Territory; \"End-User Agreement\" means a software license and support agreement attached hereto in the form set out in the installation process of the [SPECIFY NAME] software. \"Intellectual property rights\" means patents, trademarks, service marks, registered designs, source code, applications for any of the foregoing, copyright, design rights, know-how, confidential information, trade and business names and any other similar protected rights in any country. \"Licensee\" means a person situated in the Territory who has acquired license to use the Software from the Distributor and being a party to an End-User Agreement with the Company in respect of the Software. \"Product Description\" means the product description of the Software describing the facilities and functions thereof as supplied to the Distributor by the Company from time to time. \"Software\" means the Company's [SPECIFY NAME] software and all modifications, enhancements and replacements thereof and additions thereto provided by the Company and made available to the Distributor from time to time pursuant to this Agreement. \"Software Materials\" means the Software and the Product Description. \"Source Materials\" means all logic, logic diagrams, flowcharts, orthographic representations, algorithms, routines, sub-routines, utilities, modules, file structures, coding sheets, coding, source codes listings, functional specifications, program specifications and all other materials and documents necessary to enable a reasonably skilled programmer to maintain, amend and enhance the software in question without reference to any other person or documentation and whether in eye-readable or machine-readable form. \"Support Services\" means the software support services provided or to be provided by the Distributor. \"Territory\" means [SPECIFY COUNTRY]. \"Upfront Payment\" means such payment set forth in the Article 9. \"Year\" means any period of 12 months or any anniversary of the date hereof. \"Product Keys\" means a unique code composed of [SPECIFY] that allows the End-users to use the Software once they [SPECIFY ACTION REQUIRED]. APPOINTMENT The Company hereby appoints the Distributor and the Distributor hereby agrees to act as the exclusive distributor of the Company to distribute the Software Materials via online or offline channels in the Territory. The Company hereby grants to the Distributor during the Term an exclusive right to distribute and sell the Software in the form of [SPECIFY] to end users within the Territory. Such exclusive rights shall be exclusive to the Distributor, and the Company shall not allow any third party to distribute the Software Materials to end users within the Territory. The Company grants to the Distributor any necessary right to translate in [SPECIFY] language the [SPECIFY URL] website and service the end users in the Territory for the purpose of this Agreement (hereinafter the \"Website\".) The Company shall provide any reasonably necessary assistance and materials, including but not limited to the Source Materials related to the [SPECIFY URL] website, to the Distributor with regard to development otherwise servicing the Website. The Distributor shall not be entitled to assign or sub-contract any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement or appoint any agent to perform such obligations. The Distributor represents and warrants to the Company that it has the ability and experience to carry out the obligations assumed by it under this Agreement and that by virtue of entering into this Agreement it is not and will not be in breach of any express or implied obligation to any third party binding upon it. DURATION This Agreement shall commence on the [DATE] (\"Effective Date\") hereof for an initial period of [SPECIFY] unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement. The term of this Agreement will be automatically renewed for [SPECIFY] on each and every anniversary of the Effective Date unless either party provides a prior written notice to the other party thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date or any following anniversary dates. (shall collectively referred as to the \"Term\") ORDER AND DELIVERY 4.1 In placing orders with the Company, the Distributor shall clearly describe the Software and quantity ordered. The parties hereby agree that the number of order in minimum shall be not less than [NUMBER] per each order. The orders shall not be binding unless and until they are accepted by the Company in writing. The Company hereby agrees that the acceptance in written form shall be notified within [SPECIFY] from the date of orders. 4.2 The Company shall provide the Distributor with Product Keys as orders within [NUMBER] calendar days from the acceptance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Distributor orders CD(s) containing the Software, delivery period may be extended. 5. PRICE AND PAYMENT 5.1 The parties hereby agree that the price of the Software shall be equal to [PRICE] per copy per for [SPECIFY] provided that such price shall be applied to up to [NUMBER] Software copies (Product Keys for such Software) in aggregate and thereafter the price shall be renegotiated in good faith. 5.2 The Distributor shall pay the Company [NUMBER]% of the invoiced price per each order upon placement of an order and pay the rest upon confirmation by the Distributor on receipt of the ordered Product Keys. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall issue an invoice upon acceptance of an order from the Distributor. 5.3 All payments shall be made in [SPECIFY CURRENCY]. 5.4 The Distributor shall be free to fix its own license fees and annual support charges, irrespective of the price set in this Agreement: licensees in respect of each End-User Agreement and any additional delivery, implementation and training fees, etc. 6. 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Documentation is provided in [SPECIFY] form, whichever is generally available. \"ORDER FORM\" shall mean the document in hard copy or electronic form by which the Alliance Member orders Program licenses, Sublicenses, and services, and which is agreed to by the parties. The Order Form shall reference the Effective Date of this Agreement. \"PROGRAM\" shall mean the software in object code form distributed by Corporation for which the Alliance Member is granted a license or grants a Sublicense pursuant to this Agreement; and the media, Documentation, and Updates therefore. \"SUBLICENSE ADDENDA\" shall mean the addenda to this Agreement specifying additional Sublicense terms and Sublicense rates and fees for the various types of Sublicenses which may be granted by the Alliance Member. \"SUBLICENSE\" shall mean a nonexclusive, nontransferable right granted by or through the Alliance Member to an end user to use an object code copy of the Programs with the Value-Added Package under authority of a Sublicense Addendum. \"Sublicensee\" shall mean a third party who is granted a Sublicense of the Programs with the Value-Added Package for such party's own internal data processing purposes and not for purposes of any further distribution. \"TECHNICAL SUPPORT\" means Program support provided under Corporation's policies in effect on the date Technical Support is ordered. \"UPDATE\" shall mean a subsequent release of a Program which Corporation makes generally available for Program Licenses at no additional license fee other than media and handling charges, provided the Alliance Member has ordered Technical Support for such licenses for the relevant time period. Updates shall not include any release, option or future product which Corporation licenses separately. \"VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE\" shall mean the hardware or software products or services having added value which are developed, sold, and/or licensed with the Programs to a Sublicensee by the Alliance Member, as provided under the applicable Sublicense Addenda. RIGHTS GRANTED Development Licenses and Trial Licenses Corporation grants to the Alliance Member a nonexclusive license to use the Development Licenses the Alliance Member obtains under this Agreement and applicable Sublicense Addenda, as follows: to develop or prototype the Value-Added Package on the Designated System or on a backup system if the Designated System is inoperative, up to any applicable maximum number of designated Users or other such limitation as may be applicable; to demonstrate the Programs to potential Sublicensees solely in conjunction with the Value-Added Package; to provide training and technical support to employees and to customers solely in conjunction with the Value-Added Package; to use the Documentation provided with the Programs in support of the Alliance Member's authorized use of the Programs; and to copy the Programs for archival or backup purposes; no other copies shall be made without Corporation's prior written consent. All titles, trademarks, and copyright and restricted rights notices shall be reproduced in such copies. All archival and backup copies of the Programs are subject to the terms of this Agreement. The Alliance Member may order temporary trial licenses (\"Trial Licenses\") for its evaluation purposes only, and not for development or prototype purposes, for use during a period specified in the Order Form. Each Order Form for Trial Licenses shall clearly state the trial period and shall identify that the order is for a Trial License. Marketing Support Licenses Corporation grants to the Alliance Member a nonexclusive license to use the Marketing Support Licenses the Alliance Member obtains under this Agreement and applicable Sublicense Addenda, as follows: to demonstrate the Programs to potential Sublicensees solely in conjunction with the Value-Added Package, up to any applicable maximum number of designated Users or other such limitation as may be applicable; to develop customized prototypes of the Value-Added Package for prospective Sublicensees on the Designated System if the Alliance Member does not receive any fees related to the development of such customized prototypes; to use the Documentation provided with the Programs in support of the Alliance Member's authorized use of the Programs; and to copy the Programs for archival or backup purposes; no other copies shall be made without Corporation's prior written consent. All titles, trademarks, and copyright and restricted rights notices shall be reproduced in such copies. All archival and backup copies of the Programs are subject to the terms of this Agreement. Sublicensing LICENSE TO SUBLICENSE PROGRAMS As further set forth in the applicable Sublicense Addenda, Corporation hereby grants the Alliance Member a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to market and grant Sublicenses as set forth in such Sublicense Addenda and at the rates and fees set forth in such Sublicense Addenda. The Alliance Member shall only have the right to Sublicense Programs pursuant to an effective Sublicense Addendum between the parties hereto. The Alliance Member shall Sublicense the Programs through a Sublicense agreement, which may include an on-line version, as provided under Section 2.3.B. Upon Corporation's request, the Alliance Member shall provide Corporation with a copy of the Alliance Member's standard Sublicense agreement. SUBLICENSE AGREEMENT Every Sublicense agreement shall include, at a minimum, contractual provisions which: Restrict use of the Programs to object code, subject to the restrictions provided under the applicable Sublicense Addenda and consistent with the Sublicense fees payable to Corporation; Prohibit (a) transfer of the Programs except for temporary transfer in the event of computer malfunction; (b) assignment, timesharing and rental of the Programs; and (c) title to the Programs from passing to the Sublicensee or any other party; Prohibit the reverse engineering, disassembly or decompilation of the Programs and prohibit duplication of the Programs except for a single backup or archival copy; Disclaim, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Corporation's liability for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, arising from the use of the Programs; Require the Sublicensee, at the termination of the Sublicense, to discontinue use and destroy or return to the Alliance Member all copies of the Programs and Documentation; Prohibit publication of any results of benchmark tests run on the Programs; Require the Sublicensee to comply fully with all relevant export laws and regulations of the [COUNTRY] to assure that neither the Programs, nor any direct product thereof, are exported, directly or indirectly, in violation of [COUNTRY] law; and [SPECIFY]. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of forming a Joint Venture (the \"Venture\"), under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] by execution of this Agreement for the purposes set forth herein and are desirous of fixing and defining between themselves their respective responsibilities, interests, and liabilities in connection with the performance of the before mentioned project; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties herein agree to constitute themselves as Joint Venturers, henceforth, \"Venturers\" for the purposes before mentioned, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, after first being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows: DEFINITIONS \"Affiliate\" shall refer to (i) any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with another person, (ii) any person owning or controlling 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other person, (iii) any officer, director or other partner of such person and (iv) if such other person is an officer, director, joint Venturer or partner, any business or entity for which such person acts in any such capacity. \"Venturers\" shall refer to [VENTURE NAME] Inc., and any successor(s) as may be designated and admitted to the Venture. \"Internal Revenue Code\", \"Code\" or \"I.R.C.\" shall refer to the current and applicable Internal Revenue Code. \"Net Profits and Net Losses\" means the taxable income and loss of the Venture, except as follows: [DESCRIBE] The \"Book\" value of an asset shall be substituted for its adjusted tax basis if the two differ, but otherwise Net Profits and Net Losses shall be determined in accordance with federal income tax principles. \"Project\" shall refer to that certain [DESCRIBE] project known as [NAME]. \"Treasury Regulations\" shall refer to those regulations promulgated by the Department of the Treasury with respect to certain provision of Internal Revenue Code. \"Percentage of Participation\" shall refer to that figure set forth in Exhibit A. FORMATION, NAME, AND PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS Formation (a) The Venturers do hereby form a joint venture pursuant to the laws of the State of [STATE/PROVINCE] in order for the Venture to carry on the purposes for which provision is made herein. (b) The Ventures shall execute such certificates as may be required by the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] or of any other state in order for the Venture to operate its business and shall do all other acts and things requisite for the continuation of the Venture as a joint venture pursuant to applicable law. Name The Name and style under which the Venture shall be conducted is: [DESCRIBE]. Principal place of business The Venture shall maintain its principal place of business at [FULL ADDRESS]. The Venture may re-locate its office from time to time or have additional offices as the Venturers may determine. PURPOSE OF THE JOINT VENTURE The business of the Venture shall be to perform: [DESCRIBE], a project having the Contract # , being entitled, and being in a dollar amount of [AMOUNT], in accordance with the contract documents for the Project and all such other business incidental to the general purposes herein set forth. TERM The term of the Venture shall commence as of the date hereof and shall be terminated and dissolved upon the earliest to occur of: (i) completion of the Project and receipt of all sums due the Venture by the Owner, [OWNER NAME] pursuant thereto and payment of all laborers and material men employed by the Venture in connection with the project; (ii) [DATE]; (iii) the unanimous agreement of the Ventures; or (iv) the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPATION Description Except as otherwise provided in sections 6.0 and 9.0 hereof, the interest of the Parties in any gross profits and their respective shares in any losses and/or liabilities that may result from the filing of a joint bid and/or the performance of the Construction Contract, and their interests in all property and equipment acquired and all money received in connection with the performance of the Contract shall be as follows: [Name Joint Venture Partner Percentage] Losses The Parties agree that in the event any losses arise out of or results from the performance of the Project, each Venturer shall assume and pay the share of the losses that is equal to the percentage of participation. Liabilities If for any reason, a Venturer sustains any liabilities or is required to pay any losses arising out of or directly connected with the Project, or the execution of any surety bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith, which are in excess of its Percentage of Participation, in the Joint Venture, the other Venturer shall promptly reimburse such Venturer this excess, so that each and every member of the Joint Venturer will then have paid its proportionate share of such losses to the full extent of its Percentage of Participation. Indemnities The Venturers agree to indemnify each other and to hold the other harmless from, any and all losses of the Joint Venture that are in excess of such other Venturer's Percentage of Participation. 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Reseller is not appointed as a dealer for Company's [SPECIFY] Schedule. Products Covered Company Products means the products agreed to between the parties from time to time with any exclusions, additions or discounts Company may make. Sub-Resellers Reseller shall not, without Company's prior written approval, appoint sub-resellers, resellers or agents (\"Sub-resellers\") to market, sell, or lease Company Products; provided that Company shall not withhold such consent unreasonably if Reseller provides evidence of Company approved training and certification of such reseller or agent. Reseller shall be liable for the acts and omissions of any such Sub-resellers. Should Reseller resell Products to any Sub-reseller, and Products are further resold, the final end-user may not receive Company warranty or technical support. Sales Outside Territory Reseller shall in no way market, distribute, export, sell, lease or install Company Products outside the Territory without Company's prior written approval. Company will not ship on any Purchase Orders issued by Reseller outside the Territory. Company Sales Activities Company reserves the right to make direct sales into the Territory, and Reseller shall not be entitled to any compensation on any such sales. Company may appoint additional Resellers in the Territory at any time. OBLIGATIONS OF RESELLER Marketing and Product Support Reseller shall use reasonable efforts to market and sell Company Products in the Territory and shall comply with the policies, programs, and requirements regarding marketing and product support as may be communicated by Company to Reseller from time to time; provided, however, that in order to avoid conflict among Company's distribution channels, all such marketing and sales efforts require the prior written authorization from Company. Reseller shall not, without prior written authorization from Company, resell Company Products in a retail environment that includes any type of store, shop, or other similar physical premises into which customers or potential customers are invited for the purpose of purchasing or potentially purchasing any product from Reseller. Advertising Reseller shall adhere to the reseller advertising policies and programs as may be communicated by Company to Reseller from time to time. Customer Support and Service Reseller Shall: Supply Company with such data as Company requests regarding Reseller's sales to customers for Company's own reporting purposes; Participate fully in Company campaigns to notify customers of any retrofit or recall of Company Products; Use only Company-approved spare parts for any repair, servicing and maintenance of Company Products it provides under warranty; Comply with laws and regulations applicable to \"used\" or returned merchandise and never refurbish, place in inventory, or resell as \"new\" any Company Products returned to Reseller for post-sale repair; and Instruct its customers on how to obtain replacement parts under warranty, including, when Reseller wants its customers to contact Company directly, the use of Company's Return Merchandise Authorization (\"RMA\") procedures. Observance of Company Policies Company will keep Reseller informed of Company's customer support policies and procedures, and Reseller agrees to follow such policies and procedures to resolve any customer support issues. Minimum Order Commitment Concurrent with execution of this Agreement, Reseller agrees to simultaneously purchase from Company the Products set forth on the attached Schedule D at the indicated prices for resale pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (the \"Initial Purchase\"). Reseller's Warehouse All Products shipped to Reseller shall be maintained in Reseller's warehouse facility in [STATE/PROVINCE] and shall be insured against any damage or loss. The Products purchased in the Initial Purchase shall be shipped to such warehouse. Security Interest Reseller agrees that all Products sold to Reseller hereunder shall be secured by a security interest in such Products and any proceeds thereof and in any receivables related thereto including any customer loan paper until Company shall have been paid for such Products. Reseller agrees to execute financing agreements, a security agreement, and such other documentation and take such other actions as Company may require to evidence and perfect such security interest. Exclusive Marketing Arrangement During the term of this Agreement, Company will be the exclusive provider of [SPECIFY] (\"[SPECIFY]\") to Reseller. Reseller will not sell, offer for sale or solicit sales for products of any [SPECIFY] manufacturer other than Company. For the term of this Agreement, Company will be the sole supplier to Reseller for internal [SPECIFY] requirements provided that Company personal computers shall be compatible with Reseller's existing infrastructure, suitable for Reseller's internal needs, and competitively priced. OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY Supply of Company Products Company shall endeavor to manufacture, assemble and ship Company Products to Reseller in a timely manner. Should shortages occur, Company may allocate its production as it deems appropriate, may delay or stop shipments, and may send partial shipments with prior notice. Company shall not be liable to Reseller for any failure to supply quantities of Company Products agreed upon with Reseller. Marketing Assistance Company will provide marketing support services and training programs to Reseller on a case-by-case basis. ORDERING AND DELIVERY OF COMPANY PRODUCTS Purchasing This Agreement with its terms and conditions, and those provided under the Company Consumer Products Limited Warranty (available upon request) applies to all purchase orders and other documents of purchase (\"Orders\") which Reseller may place with Company for the Products during the term of this Agreement. Media for Orders Reseller may order from Company by telephone, facsimile, mail or electronic mail. Company will also provide Reseller with the capacity to enter Orders directly into Company's system. Acceptance by Company of the Order shall occur (a) when the Order is entered into Company's system, (b) when an Order number is provided to Reseller by facsimile or electronic mail, if requested by Reseller, or (c) when assembly of the Products commences, whichever occurs first. Orders Reseller may deliver a Purchase Order to Company by facsimile or electronic mail provided a signed original is delivered to Company within [NUMBER] days of receipt of the Purchase Order by Company. Company shall accept all Purchase Order's by (a) facsimile or electronic mail, with a signed original notice of acknowledgment or (b) by commencement of performance by Company. Each Purchase Order shall be deemed an offer by Reseller to purchase the Company Products listed therein and when accepted by Company shall constitute a contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Purchase Order and this Agreement. If a conflict arises between the two, this Agreement shall take precedence.","Reseller Agreement","18",134,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/reseller-agreement-D5202.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5202.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#5202.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[141,142],{"label":31,"url":112},{"label":31,"url":112},"reseller agreement","/template/reseller-agreement-D5202",{"description":146,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":147,"pages":148,"size":104,"extension":10,"preview":149,"thumb":150,"svgFrame":151,"seoMetadata":152,"parents":154,"keywords":153,"url":157},"SERVICE AGREEMENT This SERVICE AGREEMENT (\"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Contractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Customer\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] (The Contractor and the Customer shall be individually referred to as a \"Party\" and collectively referred to as the \"Parties\", as the context may require). WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. In the event that the Customer fails to make any of the payments mentioned, the Contractor shall have the right, but shall not be obliged, to exercise any of the following remedies: ","Service Agreement","6","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/service-agreement-D12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12711.xml",{"title":153,"description":6},"service agreement",[155,156],{"label":31,"url":112},{"label":31,"url":112},"/template/service-agreement-D12711",{"description":159,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":160,"pages":120,"size":104,"extension":10,"preview":161,"thumb":162,"svgFrame":163,"seoMetadata":164,"parents":166,"keywords":165,"url":169},"MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT This Master Service Agreement (\"Agreement\") is made and effective this [Date], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME],\" PARTY A\", a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME],\" PARTY B\", a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] SCOPE OF SERVICES [PARTY A] shall provide [PARTY B] with the services and products described in the Statements of Work. The SOW must describe the respective contribution and services of each party. Any services provided by either party under this Agreement are referred to as the \"Services\". For the purposes of this Agreement, the party engaged to perform the Services, [PARTY A], is the \"Performing Party\" and the party for whom the Services are to be performed, [PARTY B], is the \" Engaging Party\". All SOWs that are negotiated between the parties shall be in writing and executed by both parties and shall be attached hereto as supplemental Exhibits, and shall be incorporated into, and governed by, this Agreement. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contents of Statements of Work The parties shall describe each individual deliverable to be provided under this agreement in its own statement of work (each, a \"Statement of Work\"), each one including a complete description of the deliverable provided under the Statement of Work, the number of [PARTY A] personnel who will be assigned to provide the deliverable in question, key [PARTY A] personnel the parties agree are essential to the provision of the particular deliverable (shall not exceed [SPECIFY] percent of the total personnel assigned to this Statement of Work) (each one a \"Key Personnel\"), the applicable fees and fee schedule, including any milestones and milestone payments if applicable, for the particular deliverable, the service levels and acceptance criteria for the particular deliverable, any materials the parties will provide for the particular deliverable, a timeline for providing the particular deliverable, and a unique identification number for the Statement of Work and explicit reference to this agreement. Integration. A Statement of Work signed by both parties, bearing a unique identification number and making explicit reference to this Agreement, shall be deemed to form an integral part of this Agreement. Severable. The parties may terminate any individual Statement of Work without affecting the rest of the agreement or any other Statement of Work. Conflict of Terms. If there is a conflict between the terms of this agreement and any Statement of Work, the Statement of Work shall apply. Changes to Statements of Work Proposing Changes. Either party may propose amendments to the Statement of Work deliverable, fees or schedule by giving written notice to the other party. Finalizing Changes. If the parties agree to change the deliverable, fees, or schedule of a Statement of Work they parties shall cooperate to execute a written amendment to the relevant Statement of Work detailing the changes. Additional Statements of Work Request Additional Services. [PARTY B] may request additional services by sending a written notice to [PARTY A] reasonably detailing the services requested. Assess the Request. Immediately after receiving a request for additional services from [PARTY B], [PARTY A] shall evaluate the request to determine whether there are circumstances preventing it from providing the requested services and, if there are no circumstances preventing it from providing the requested services, shall provide [PARTY A] with the estimated fees and timelines for such requested services. Execute New Statement of Work. If after receiving [PARTY A] 's estimates [PARTY B] still wants the requested services, the parties shall execute a new Statement of Work according to the requirements of paragraph CONTENT OF STATEMENTS OF WORK. Acceptance and Rejection Inspection Period. [PARTY B] shall have an \"Inspection period\" of [NUMBER] working days after [PARTY A] has provided the deliverable to review and verify that the deliverable meets the acceptance criteria as set out in the applicable Statement of Work (the \"Inspection Period\"). Acceptance. If in [PARTY B] 's opinion the deliverable meets the acceptance criteria, [PARTY B] must accept the deliverable and notify [PARTY A] that it is accepting the deliverable. Deemed Acceptance.[PARTY B] shall be deemed to have accepted the deliverable if [PARTY B] fails to notify [PARTY A] by the end of the inspection period, or if, during the inspection period, [PARTY B] uses or attempts to use the deliverable beyond what is necessary for the inspection and testing, in a manner that a reasonable person would consider compatible with [PARTY B] having accepted deliverable from [PARTY A]. Rejection. If in [PARTY B]'s opinion, the deliverable does not materially meet the acceptance criteria, [PARTY B] may reject the deliverable by delivering to [PARTY B] a written list detailing each failure to satisfy the acceptance criteria. TERM The term of this Agreement begins on [INSERT START DATE] and continues until such time as the Deliverables have been provided to the Purchaser in accordance with this Agreement or until such time as this Agreement is terminated by either party in accordance with its terms. BUDGET AND PAYMENT DEADLINE The budget and payment deadline will be defined in each SOW. Unless otherwise provided in this SOW, uncontested invoices are payable within 30 calendar days of receipt of the invoice. Payment is made as follows: [SPECIFY]. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The relationship between [PARTY A] and [PARTY B] shall, within the context of the SOW, be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement should be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. Each Party shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, perform the duties and responsibilities herein without any control by the other Party. Either Party may realize a profit or loss in connection with performing the services. Either Party may render similar services for the benefit of others. Neither Party is an agent of the other Party and is not authorized to make any representation, contract, or contract commitment on behalf of the other Party. DELIVERABLES The Supplier shall provide the goods and/or services described in the Statement of Work (attached) of this Master Service Agreement. CONFIDENTIALITY Information shall be treated as confidential during the term of this Agreement and for a period of seven (7) years thereafter. During such period, the parties will not: (a) disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to any third party, using at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but not less than reasonable care or (b) use such information for any purpose other than to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Confidential Information does not include information which has previously been made generally available to the public, becomes publicly known, without fault on the part of the Receiving Party, subsequent to disclosure by the Disclosing Party of such information to the Receiving Party, is received by the Receiving Party at any time from a source, other than the Disclosing Party, lawfully having possession of and the right to disclose such information, otherwise becomes known by the Receiving Party prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party to the receiving party of such information, or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of such information","Master Service Agreement","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/master-service-agreement-D12657.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12657.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12657.xml",{"title":165,"description":6},"master service agreement",[167,168],{"label":31,"url":112},{"label":31,"url":112},"/template/master-service-agreement-D12657",false,{"seo":172,"reviewer":182,"quick_facts":186,"at_a_glance":189,"personas":193,"variants":218,"glossary":246,"clauses":283,"how_to_fill":334,"common_mistakes":375,"faqs":400,"industries":428,"comparisons":445,"diy_vs_lawyer":457,"jurisdictions":470,"related_template_ids_curated":491,"schema":501,"classification":502},{"meta_title":173,"meta_description":174,"primary_keyword":20,"secondary_keywords":175},"Exclusive Software Distribution Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free exclusive software distribution agreement template covering territory, license scope, pricing, IP protection, and termination. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.",[176,177,178,179,180,181],"software reseller agreement template","exclusive software reseller contract","software distribution contract","exclusive distribution contract template word","software licensing distribution agreement","software channel partner agreement",{"name":183,"credential":184,"reviewed_date":185},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":187,"legal_review_recommended":188,"signature_required":188},"advanced",true,{"what_it_is":190,"when_you_need_it":191,"whats_inside":192},"An Exclusive Software Distribution Agreement is a legally binding contract between a software developer or publisher and a distributor who is granted the sole right to market and resell the software within a defined territory or channel. This free Word download gives you a structured, attorney-reviewed starting point you can edit online and export as PDF — covering license scope, territory exclusivity, pricing, IP ownership, performance benchmarks, and termination rights in a single enforceable document.\n","Use it when appointing a single regional or channel distributor to sell your software, or when a distributor is negotiating exclusive rights from a publisher before committing to a market-entry investment. It is also appropriate when converting a non-exclusive arrangement to exclusive status after a distributor has demonstrated performance.\n","Grant of exclusivity and territory definition, license scope and sublicensing rights, pricing and margin structure, minimum sales performance requirements, intellectual property ownership and trademark usage rules, confidentiality obligations, warranties and liability limits, and termination rights with post-termination obligations.\n",[194,198,202,206,210,214],{"title":195,"use_case":196,"icon_asset_id":197},"Software publishers and ISVs","Appointing a sole regional distributor to expand into a new market without a local sales team","persona-software-publisher",{"title":199,"use_case":200,"icon_asset_id":201},"SaaS founders","Granting a channel partner exclusive rights to resell in a vertical or geography in exchange for guaranteed minimum bookings","persona-startup-founder",{"title":203,"use_case":204,"icon_asset_id":205},"Software distributors and resellers","Securing exclusive territory rights before investing in local marketing, localization, or support infrastructure","persona-retailer",{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Technology channel managers","Formalizing partner-tier agreements that include exclusivity conditions and performance requirements","persona-operations-director",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Corporate legal and procurement teams","Reviewing and countersigning inbound distribution agreements from overseas software vendors","persona-hr-manager",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"Private equity and M&A advisors","Auditing existing distribution agreements as part of software company due diligence","persona-ceo",[219,223,227,231,235,239,243],{"situation":220,"recommended_template":221,"slug":222},"Granting distribution rights in multiple territories with different exclusivity levels","Non-Exclusive Software Distribution 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Agreement","oem-agreement-D12661",{"situation":244,"recommended_template":119,"slug":245},"Licensing software to a joint venture or co-development partner","joint-venture-agreement-D889",[247,250,253,256,259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280],{"term":248,"definition":249},"Exclusivity","A contractual right that prevents the software publisher from appointing any other distributor in the same territory or channel for the duration of the agreement.",{"term":251,"definition":252},"Territory","The defined geographic region, country, or market segment within which the distributor has the right to market and sell the software.",{"term":254,"definition":255},"Minimum Purchase Commitment (MPC)","A binding obligation requiring the distributor to purchase or sell a minimum quantity or dollar value of licenses within a specified period, typically annually.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Sublicense","A right granted by the distributor to an end customer allowing that customer to use the software under the terms of the original license — not to redistribute further.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Intellectual Property (IP) Ownership","The clause confirming that the software publisher retains all copyright, patents, and trade secrets in the software regardless of any distribution or customization activity.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Distributor Margin","The percentage discount from the publisher's list price at which the distributor acquires licenses, representing their gross profit on each sale.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"End User License Agreement (EULA)","The agreement between the publisher and the end customer governing permitted use of the software — the distributor is typically required to ensure every end customer accepts it.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Escrow (Source Code Escrow)","An arrangement where the publisher deposits source code with a neutral third party, which releases it to the distributor if the publisher becomes insolvent or ceases support.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Termination for Cause","The right to end the agreement immediately, without notice or compensation, when a specific material breach — such as IP infringement or insolvency — occurs.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Sell-Off Period","A limited window after termination during which the distributor may continue to sell existing licensed inventory before all distribution rights revert to the publisher.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Localization","Adapting software for a specific market — translating the interface, currency, and documentation — with the agreement specifying who owns resulting localized versions.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Most Favored Nation (MFN) Clause","A provision requiring the publisher to offer the distributor pricing no worse than the best price it offers to any comparable distributor globally.",[284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319,324,329],{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Grant of exclusive distribution rights","Establishes who receives the exclusive right to distribute the software, in which territory or channel, and whether the exclusivity is absolute or conditional on performance.","[PUBLISHER NAME] hereby grants to [DISTRIBUTOR NAME] the exclusive right to market, promote, and distribute [SOFTWARE NAME] within [TERRITORY] during the Term, subject to Distributor meeting the Minimum Purchase Commitments set out in Schedule A.","Failing to define whether 'exclusive' includes the publisher itself. Without explicit carve-outs, a publisher may inadvertently be prohibited from selling directly to enterprise customers in the same territory — causing a breach of its own contract.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Territory definition","Precisely describes the geographic or channel boundaries of exclusivity, including any sub-regions, online channels, or industry verticals that are included or excluded.","The Territory is defined as [COUNTRY / REGION], including all online sales channels targeting end users with a billing address in [TERRITORY], but excluding sales to [EXCLUDED CHANNEL / VERTICAL] which are reserved by Publisher.","Using country names without addressing cross-border digital sales. A distributor with exclusive rights in Germany but no carve-out for EU-wide online sales may face unauthorized parallel sales that undermine their territory.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"License scope and sublicensing","Defines exactly what the distributor is permitted to do with the software — sell, sublicense, modify, bundle — and prohibits everything not expressly listed.","Distributor is authorized to sublicense [SOFTWARE NAME] to end users solely for [PERMITTED USE]. Distributor shall not modify, decompile, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works of the Software without Publisher's prior written consent.","Omitting a restriction on sublicensing to sub-distributors. Without it, the distributor may appoint their own subdistributors, diluting the publisher's control over the channel and creating enforcement gaps.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Pricing, margins, and payment terms","Sets the distributor's purchase price or margin, invoicing currency, payment due dates, and consequences for late payment including interest.","Publisher shall supply licenses to Distributor at [X]% below the then-current List Price set out in Schedule B. Payment is due Net [30] days from invoice date. Late payments accrue interest at [X]% per month.","Not specifying what happens when the publisher changes list prices. Without a minimum notice period — typically 30 to 90 days — the distributor may be committed to customer quotes that become unprofitable overnight.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Minimum purchase commitments and performance milestones","Obligates the distributor to sell or purchase a minimum volume of licenses per period and specifies what happens — including termination of exclusivity — if the commitment is missed.","Distributor shall purchase no fewer than [X] licenses (or $[Y] in aggregate license fees) in each Contract Year. Failure to meet the Minimum Purchase Commitment in any year shall, at Publisher's election, convert the exclusivity granted herein to a non-exclusive arrangement.","Setting minimum commitments as revenue targets without defining how 'revenue' is measured — gross, net, or billed. Disputes over whether deferred or returned licenses count toward the minimum are common and expensive to resolve.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Intellectual property ownership and trademark usage","Confirms the publisher owns all IP in the software and grants the distributor a limited right to use the publisher's trademarks solely for marketing purposes in the territory.","All intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain exclusively vested in Publisher. Distributor is granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use Publisher's trademarks in [TERRITORY] solely for marketing the Software, subject to Publisher's then-current brand guidelines.","Allowing distributor-created marketing materials to go unchecked. Without a review-and-approval clause for co-branded content, distributors may misrepresent the software's features, creating warranty and consumer-protection liability for the publisher.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Confidentiality obligations","Prohibits both parties from disclosing the other's confidential information — pricing, roadmaps, customer data, and source code — to third parties during and after the agreement.","Each party agrees to hold the other's Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of [X] years.","Defining confidential information without carving out what is already public or independently developed. An overbroad definition can prevent the distributor from referencing publicly known product features in marketing, creating operational friction.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Warranties and limitation of liability","States what the publisher warrants about the software — typically that it performs materially as described — and caps each party's financial exposure in the event of a claim.","Publisher warrants that the Software will perform materially in accordance with the Documentation for [90] days from delivery. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY DISTRIBUTOR IN THE [12] MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.","Including a warranty against all defects without a defined remedy. If the publisher is obligated to fix any defect but the fix timeline is unlimited, a distributor facing angry customers has no practical recourse.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Term, termination, and sell-off period","Sets the initial contract term, renewal conditions, grounds for early termination by either party, notice requirements, and the window during which the distributor may sell remaining inventory after termination.","This Agreement commences on [START DATE] and continues for [X] years, unless earlier terminated. Either party may terminate for material breach on [30] days' written notice if the breach is not cured within that period. Following termination, Distributor shall have [90] days to fulfill existing customer orders.","Omitting a cure period for termination for cause. Without a defined cure window — typically 30 days — a minor, correctable breach by the distributor can trigger immediate termination, exposing the publisher to a wrongful-termination claim.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Post-termination obligations","Requires the distributor to cease distribution, return or destroy confidential materials, transition customers to the publisher or a new distributor, and pay any outstanding fees after the agreement ends.","Upon termination or expiry, Distributor shall (a) immediately cease marketing the Software; (b) return or certify destruction of all Confidential Information; (c) cooperate with Publisher's transition of end-user accounts; and (d) pay all outstanding invoices within [30] days.","No customer transition assistance obligation. Without it, the publisher may lose active end-user relationships, support records, and renewal pipelines when a distributor relationship ends — particularly damaging if the split is acrimonious.",[335,340,345,350,355,360,365,370],{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},1,"Identify the parties and their legal entities","Enter the publisher's full registered corporate name and the distributor's legal entity name. Include each party's principal business address and jurisdiction of incorporation.","Confirm the exact registered name from each party's corporate registry filing — trade names and operating names create ambiguity when enforcing the agreement.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},2,"Define the territory with precision","Specify the exact geographic scope — countries, regions, or states — and explicitly address online and cross-border digital sales. Note any sub-regions or verticals the publisher reserves for direct sales.","For EU-based distributors, address whether exclusivity covers all EU member states or only named countries — EU single-market rules can affect how territorial restrictions are enforced.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},3,"Set minimum purchase commitments and the exclusivity trigger","Negotiate and enter the annual minimum license quantity or dollar value in Schedule A. Define clearly what happens when commitments are missed — automatic conversion to non-exclusive or a right to terminate.","Year 1 MPCs are typically set 20–30% below the distributor's own sales forecast to allow a realistic ramp; they escalate in Years 2–3.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},4,"Specify the pricing structure and price-change notice period","Enter the distributor's discount percentage or margin against List Price. Add a clause requiring the publisher to give at least 60 days' written notice before any list price increase takes effect.","Include a Most Favored Nation clause if the distributor is making significant upfront marketing investment — it protects against other distributors getting better pricing.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},5,"Complete the IP, trademark, and localization terms","Confirm that all IP remains with the publisher. If the distributor will localize the software, specify who owns the localized version and whether a separate fee applies. Add brand guideline requirements for co-branded marketing.","Require the distributor to submit translated or localized materials for approval before release — errors in localized versions create product liability and regulatory exposure for the publisher.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},6,"Set the warranty scope and liability cap","Define the warranty period — typically 90 days — and the remedy for breach (patch, replace, or refund). Cap each party's aggregate liability at the fees paid in the preceding 12 months, and list the categories of loss excluded entirely.","Exclude consequential and indirect damages explicitly — lost revenue from a missed sales opportunity is otherwise a potentially unlimited exposure for the publisher.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},7,"Establish the term, renewal, and termination structure","Set the initial term (typically 1–3 years), auto-renewal conditions, required notice to prevent renewal, termination-for-cause triggers, cure periods, and the post-termination sell-off window.","A 90-day non-renewal notice requirement is standard for distribution agreements. Shorter periods disadvantage the distributor who has committed marketing spend.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},8,"Confirm governing law and dispute resolution","Select the governing jurisdiction — typically the publisher's home state or country — and choose between arbitration and litigation. Include a carve-out allowing either party to seek injunctive relief in court for IP or confidentiality breaches.","For cross-border agreements, consider ICC or JAMS international arbitration rules rather than a single country's courts — enforcement of foreign court judgments is significantly harder than enforcing an arbitral award.",[376,380,384,388,392,396],{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"Failing to define the publisher's direct-sales carve-out","Without explicit language reserving the publisher's right to sell directly to named accounts or through its own website, a broad exclusivity clause may inadvertently prohibit the publisher from serving its own existing customers — creating a breach of its own contract.","Add a Schedule listing named accounts, direct-sales channels, and any OEM or government channels that remain with the publisher regardless of territory.",{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"No price-change notice requirement","A publisher who raises list prices without adequate notice forces the distributor to honor customer quotes at a loss, immediately damaging the relationship and triggering disputes over whether the contract has been materially breached.","Include a clause requiring at least 60 days' written notice before any list price change and confirm that existing written customer quotes are honored at the old price for 90 days.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"Minimum commitment targets defined as gross revenue without deductions","If returns, refunds, and license cancellations are not deducted from the MPC calculation, the distributor may appear to hit targets while the publisher has received no net economic benefit — and conversely, a distributor may fall short of targets due to factors outside their control.","Define MPC as net paid licenses after returns and cancellations, measured over a 12-month rolling period with a mid-year review checkpoint.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Omitting a source code escrow requirement for business-critical software","If the publisher becomes insolvent, is acquired, or discontinues the product, the distributor and its end customers lose access to patches and updates — creating regulatory liability where customers depend on the software for compliance.","Include a source code escrow clause requiring the publisher to deposit current source code with a recognized escrow agent within 30 days of signing, with defined release triggers.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"No customer data and EULA pass-through obligations","When distributors sublicense software to end users without requiring acceptance of the publisher's EULA, the publisher's IP protections and usage restrictions become unenforceable against those end users — a particular risk in enterprise or government deployments.","Require the distributor to obtain each end user's written or click-through acceptance of the current EULA before delivering access, and to provide execution records on request.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Confidentiality clause that survives indefinitely without a sunset","Perpetual confidentiality obligations can be unenforceable in some jurisdictions and create operational difficulty for distributors who change ownership or systems years after the agreement ends.","Set a defined post-termination confidentiality period — typically 3 to 5 years — except for trade secrets, which should be protected for as long as they remain secret under applicable law.",[401,404,407,410,413,416,419,422,425],{"question":402,"answer":403},"What is an exclusive software distribution agreement?","An exclusive software distribution agreement is a contract between a software publisher and a distributor that grants the distributor the sole right to sell and sublicense the software within a defined territory or channel for a set period. Unlike a non-exclusive arrangement, no other distributor — and typically not the publisher itself, unless carved out — may sell the software in that territory during the exclusivity term. In exchange for exclusivity, the distributor usually commits to minimum purchase or sales targets.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"What is the difference between an exclusive and a non-exclusive software distribution agreement?","An exclusive distribution agreement prohibits the publisher from appointing any other distributor — and often from selling directly — in the covered territory. A non-exclusive agreement permits the publisher to appoint multiple distributors and to sell directly at the same time. Exclusive arrangements command higher distributor investment in the market but carry greater risk for the publisher if the distributor underperforms. Most publishers start with non-exclusive terms and grant exclusivity only once a distributor has demonstrated sales traction.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"What minimum purchase commitments should I include?","Minimum purchase commitments should reflect a realistic Year 1 sales target set 20–30% below the distributor's own forecast, escalating in subsequent years. Define whether the minimum is measured in unit licenses, dollar value of fees paid, or active customer subscriptions. Specify the measurement period (calendar year or rolling 12 months), what happens if the minimum is missed (conversion to non-exclusive status is common), and whether a shortfall payment option is available to preserve exclusivity.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Who owns the software if the distributor localizes it?","Under a properly drafted agreement, the publisher retains all IP in the original software and in any localized version. The agreement should explicitly state that the publisher owns all translations, adaptations, and derivative works created by or for the distributor, and that the distributor assigns any rights it might otherwise claim. Without this language, a distributor who commissions a localization may assert co-ownership of the adapted version — particularly in jurisdictions with strong moral rights protections for authors.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"Can a publisher still sell directly in an exclusive territory?","Only if the agreement expressly reserves that right. A standard exclusivity grant without carve-outs will prevent the publisher from selling directly in the territory, including through its own website. Publishers should negotiate explicit exceptions for named accounts, government or enterprise contracts, existing customers, and direct online sales to individuals — all listed in a schedule attached to the agreement.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Is an exclusive software distribution agreement enforceable in the EU?","Exclusive territorial distribution agreements may be subject to EU competition law, specifically Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Vertical agreements between non-competing parties are generally covered by the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation if neither party's market share exceeds 30%. Restrictions that amount to absolute territorial protection — preventing parallel imports between EU member states — are typically unenforceable regardless of what the contract says. Legal review by an EU competition specialist is advisable before signing.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"What happens to end users if the distribution agreement is terminated?","The agreement should include a post-termination transition clause requiring the distributor to cooperate in transferring end-user accounts, support records, and license keys to the publisher or a replacement distributor. End users who have active licenses typically retain their usage rights under the EULA they accepted — the distribution channel changing does not invalidate their license. A sell-off period of 60 to 90 days allows the distributor to fulfill open orders before distribution rights fully revert.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What governing law should I choose for a cross-border distribution agreement?","Publishers typically choose their home jurisdiction as governing law — it gives them a familiar legal system and home-court advantage in disputes. For cross-border agreements between parties in different countries, international commercial arbitration (ICC, LCIA, or JAMS) is often preferable to litigation because arbitral awards are recognized in over 165 countries under the New York Convention. Whichever law is chosen, confirm it does not invalidate key clauses — California law, for example, voids certain non-compete provisions even in commercial contracts.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"Do I need a lawyer to prepare an exclusive software distribution agreement?","For straightforward domestic arrangements involving lower-risk products, a high-quality template provides a solid starting point that covers the essential terms. Legal review is strongly advisable when the agreement involves cross-border parties, significant minimum purchase commitments, regulated software (healthcare, financial services), or substantial exclusivity periods over two years. An attorney familiar with technology licensing can typically review and adapt a template for $600–$2,000 — substantially less than the cost of resolving an ambiguous clause in litigation.\n",[429,433,437,441],{"industry":430,"icon_asset_id":431,"specifics":432},"Enterprise Software / SaaS","industry-saas","Subscription-based minimum commitments measured in annual recurring revenue rather than unit licenses; EULA pass-through obligations for each named end user; data processing addendum required where customer data transits the distributor.",{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Healthcare / MedTech","industry-healthtech","Distributor must hold applicable regulatory clearances (e.g., FDA registration for medical device software); HIPAA business associate obligations pass through to the distributor; software recalls and field safety actions require defined notification timelines.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Financial Services / Fintech","industry-fintech","Distributor may need FCA, SEC, or equivalent regulatory authorization to distribute regulated financial software; audit rights clauses require the publisher to inspect distributor compliance with financial regulations; liability caps are typically negotiated higher given systemic risk.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Gaming and Consumer Software","industry-retail","Territory exclusivity is common at launch for physical and digital storefronts; return and refund policies must align with platform-specific rules (Steam, PlayStation Store); age-rating and content classification compliance obligations fall on the distributor in the target territory.",[446,449,451,454],{"vs":221,"vs_template_id":447,"summary":448},"D{NONEXCLUSIVE_DIST_ID}","A non-exclusive distribution agreement permits the publisher to appoint multiple distributors and sell directly in the same territory simultaneously. It carries no minimum commitment requirements and lower risk for the publisher, but gives the distributor no protected investment rationale. Use a non-exclusive structure when testing a new channel or market before committing to exclusivity.",{"vs":225,"vs_template_id":226,"summary":450},"A software license agreement runs directly between the publisher and the end user — it governs how an individual or organization may use the software. A distribution agreement is a commercial channel contract between the publisher and an intermediary who then sublicenses to end users. Distribution agreements require that end users also accept the publisher's EULA, making both documents necessary in a channel model.",{"vs":229,"vs_template_id":452,"summary":453},"D{VAR_AGREEMENT_ID}","A VAR agreement covers a reseller who bundles the software with services, customization, or complementary products before selling to end users. It typically includes additional obligations around service delivery, support SLAs, and IP in customizations. An exclusive distribution agreement is narrower — it governs the resale of the software as-is without a significant services component.",{"vs":233,"vs_template_id":455,"summary":456},"D{WHITE_LABEL_ID}","A white label agreement permits the distributor to rebrand and resell the software under their own name, with the publisher's identity concealed from end users. An exclusive distribution agreement preserves the publisher's brand and trademarks — the distributor sells under the publisher's name. White label arrangements require additional IP provisions governing the distributor's brand ownership of the resold product.",{"use_template":458,"template_plus_review":462,"custom_drafted":466},{"best_for":459,"cost":460,"time":461},"Domestic software publishers appointing a single distributor for a non-regulated product with straightforward pricing and a short initial term","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":463,"cost":464,"time":465},"Cross-border arrangements, SaaS subscription models, minimum commitments over $100K annually, or initial terms exceeding 2 years","$600–$2,000","3–7 days",{"best_for":467,"cost":468,"time":469},"Regulated industries (healthcare, fintech), exclusive arrangements involving significant upfront investment by the distributor, or multi-territory enterprise software deals","$3,000–$10,000+","2–6 weeks",[471,476,481,486],{"code":472,"name":473,"flag_asset_id":474,"note":475},"us","United States","flag-us","US exclusive distribution agreements are generally enforceable under state commercial contract law. Antitrust exposure under the Sherman Act is low for vertical arrangements unless a party has significant market power. California courts will apply California law to IP and non-compete provisions regardless of governing-law clauses, potentially voiding certain restrictions. The Uniform Commercial Code may apply to software license transactions in some states, though the majority of software distribution is governed by common-law contract principles.",{"code":477,"name":478,"flag_asset_id":479,"note":480},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Exclusive distribution agreements in Canada are subject to the Competition Act, which prohibits arrangements that substantially lessen competition — a concern primarily for dominant software categories. Termination of a distribution agreement may trigger common-law good-faith obligations, meaning abrupt termination without cause can result in damages beyond the contract's notice period. Quebec distributors may require French-language contracts and documentation under the Charter of the French Language (Bill 96).",{"code":482,"name":483,"flag_asset_id":484,"note":485},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Post-Brexit, the UK has its own vertical agreements block exemption (VABEO), effective until 2028, which largely mirrors the former EU regime and covers exclusive distribution arrangements between non-competing parties with under 30% market share. Absolute territorial protection preventing parallel imports from within the UK is prohibited. The UK's digital markets reforms under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 may impose additional obligations on software publishers with strategic market status.",{"code":487,"name":488,"flag_asset_id":489,"note":490},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The EU Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER, 2022) permits exclusive distribution agreements where neither party exceeds 30% market share in the relevant market. Passive sales restrictions — preventing a distributor from fulfilling unsolicited orders from outside the territory — are generally prohibited. Active sales restrictions into other distributors' exclusive territories are permitted. GDPR obligations apply where the distributor handles personal data of EU end users, requiring a data processing agreement between publisher and distributor.",[226,492,245,230,493,494,495,496,497,498,499,500],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","service-agreement-D12711","master-service-agreement-D12657","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","cease-and-desist-letter-D12916","letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","partnership-agreement-D12551","technology-transfer-agreement-D919",{"emit_how_to":188,"emit_defined_term":188},{"primary_folder":112,"secondary_folder":503,"document_type":504,"industry":505,"business_stage":506,"tags":507,"confidence":513},"distribution-and-channel","agreement","software-and-technology","all-stages",[508,509,510,511,512],"distribution-agreement","software-licensing","exclusivity","channel-partner","territory",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Exclusive Software Distribution Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Exclusive Software Distribution Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a software publisher and a distributor that grants the distributor the sole right to market, sell, and sublicense the software within a defined territory or channel for the duration of the agreement. Unlike a general reseller arrangement, exclusivity means no competing distributor — and typically not the publisher itself, unless explicitly reserved — may sell the same product in that territory. In exchange for this protected position, the distributor typically commits to minimum annual sales or purchase targets and invests in local marketing, support infrastructure, and customer acquisition. The agreement governs the full commercial relationship: pricing and margin structure, IP ownership, trademark usage, EULA pass-through obligations, confidentiality, warranties, and termination rights — all in a single enforceable document.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Entering an exclusive distribution arrangement without a written agreement exposes both parties to significant and concrete risk. For the publisher, an undocumented exclusivity grant creates ambiguity about territory scope, prevents enforcement of minimum performance standards, and leaves IP ownership in localized or adapted versions legally uncertain. For the distributor, investing in market development without a signed contract means the publisher can appoint a competitor or begin selling directly — with no legal basis for a claim. Either party can face a dispute over whether the publisher reserved the right to sell to named accounts, what currency the margin applies in after a price increase, or who is responsible for transitioning end users when the relationship ends. A properly drafted Exclusive Software Distribution Agreement resolves all of these questions upfront, gives both sides a clear enforcement path when commitments are missed, and provides the structural framework that investors and acquirers expect to find during due diligence of any software business with channel operations.\u003C/p>\n",1781186022040]