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(B) The Company has agreed to appoint the Distributor as its non-exclusive distributor to distribute and sub-license such software and its associated documentation in the Territory (as hereinafter defined) on the terms and conditions hereinafter contained. NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings: 1.1. \"Business day\" means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday; 1.2. [\"Distributor Modifications\" means all modifications and enhancements of the Software made by the Distributor pursuant to paragraph 7.4 but excluding any such modifications or enhancements which are adopted by the Company and embodied in the Software from time to time.] 1.3. \"End-User Agreement\" means a software license and support agreement in the form set out in Schedule 1 or in such other form as the Company may from time to time direct or approve in writing and as the same may be amended from time to time. 1.4. \"Intellectual property rights\" means patents, trademarks, service marks, registered designs, 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. 1.5. \"Licensee\" means a person situated in the Territory who is a party to an End-User Agreement with the Distributor and the Company in respect of the Software. 1.6. \"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. 1.7. \"Software\" means the Company's [\"·\"] 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 [but excluding Distributor Modifications]. 1.8. \"Software Documentation\" means the operating manuals and other literature provided by the Company to the Distributor from time to time for use by end-users in conjunction with the Software. 1.9. \"Software Materials\" means the Software, the Product Description and the Software Documentation. 1.10. \"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. 1.11. \"Support Services\" means the software support services provided or to be provided by the Distributor pursuant to each End-User Agreement. 1.12. \"Territory\" means \"[SPECIFY]\" 1.13. \"Year\" means any period of [NUMBER] months commencing on the date of [DATE] or any anniversary of the date hereof. 2. APPOINTMENT 2.1. The Company hereby appoints the Distributor and the Distributor hereby agrees to act as the non-exclusive distributor of the Company to distribute and sub-license the Software Materials in the Territory. 2.2. 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. 2.3. 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. 3. DURATION This Agreement shall commence on the date of [DATE] hereof for an initial period of [NUMBER] years and shall continue thereafter [unless or] until terminated by either party giving to the other not less than [NUMBER] months' written notice [expiring] [given] on the last day of the said initial period or at any time thereafter, but shall be subject to earlier termination as hereinafter provided. 4. DISTRIBUTION AND SUB-LICENSING 4.1. The Company hereby grants to the Distributor a non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute and sub-license the Software and the Software Documentation and provide the Support Services on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement. 4.2. Save as contemplated by paragraph 6.2.3, the Distributor will make the Software available to licensees in object code form only. 4.3. The Software and the Software Documentation shall not be made available without the Support Services and both shall be made available to end-users by the Distributor only on the terms of an End-User Agreement which all parties thereto have executed. 4.4. Except as provided in paragraph 5.2, the Distributor shall not deliver possession of any copies of the Software of the Software Documentation to any third party unless that person has first executed and End-User Agreement. 4.5. The Distributor shall enter into End-User Agreements only with persons situated in the Territory and whereby the Software is to be used only in the Territory. 4.6. Within [NUMBER] days after the execution of this Agreement, the Company shall provide the Distributor with a master copy of the Software (in machine-readable form), the Software Documentation and the Product Description suitable for reproduction of multiple copies by the Distributor. Thereafter, the Company will provide the Distributor promptly with master copies, suitable for reproduction, of any new versions of the Software Materials in the event that the Company releases any modifications, enhancements or replacements of or additions to any of the Software Materials. 4.7. The Distributor shall reproduce the Software Materials only in identical form to the master copies provided by the Company (and in particular shall reproduce the Company's copyright and proprietary notices on every such reproduction) and shall only make such number of copies as are necessary to satisfy the Distributor's obligations pursuant to End-User Agreements together with a reasonable number of copies for demonstration, support and training purposes. 4.8. The Distributor shall enter into End-User Agreements only with prospective licensees whom the Distributor reasonably believes are responsible and likely to comply with their obligations under an End-User Agreement. 4.9. The Distributor undertakes to the Company to comply with and perform its obligations under each End-User Agreement fully and promptly. 4.10. If the Distributor fails to comply with any of its obligations under an End-User Agreement the Company may effect compliance on behalf of the Distributor whereupon the Distributor shall forthwith become liable to pay to the Company all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Company as a result. 4.11. 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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements contained in this Agreement, the Parties hereto agree as follows: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION The following definitions apply throughout this Agreement unless otherwise stated: \"Agreement\" means this Software Licensing Agreement and any amendment made thereto from time to time by the Parties hereto. \"Software\" refers to [SOFTWARE NAME]. \"Derivative Works\" mean works developed by the Licensee, its officers, agents, contractors or employees, which are based upon, in whole or in part, the Source Code and/or the Documentation and may also be based upon and/or incorporate one or more other pre-existing works. Derivative Works may be any Improvement, revision, modification, translation (including compilation or recapitulation by computer), abridgment, condensation, expansion, or any other form in which such a pre-existing work may be recast, transformed, or adapted. For purposes hereof, a Derivative Work shall also include any compilation that incorporates such a pre-existing work. \"Documentation\" means written, printed or otherwise recorded or stored (digital or paper) material relating to the Software and Source Code, including technical specifications and instructions for its use, including Source Code annotations and other descriptions of the principles of operation of the Source Code and tools and instructions for its use. \"Source Code\" means the computer programming Source Code form of the Software in the form provided by the Licensor to the Licensee, and includes all non-third-party executables, libraries, components, and Documentation created or used in the creation, development, maintenance, and support of the Software, as well as all updates, Error corrections and revisions thereto provided by the Licensor, all provided by the Licensor for use, in whole or in part, either by itself or in the development of Derivative Works. \"Improvements\" shall mean, with respect to the Source Code, all modifications and changes made, developed, acquired or conceived after the date hereof and during the entire term of this Agreement. TERM This Agreement shall come into effect on [SPECIFY DATE] and shall continue until termination of this Agreement. GRANT OF LICENSE The Licensor hereunder grants to the Licensee an exclusive, non-transferable, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and operate the Software in the Territory, including but not limited to the right and license to use and incorporate the Source Code and/or the Documentation, in whole or in part, to develop Derivative Works (including the integration of all or part of the Source Code into the Licensee's own software), and to compile, use, copy, and distribute executable versions of such Derivative Works. The Licensor shall hereunder provide the Source Code and all other Software related information to the Licensee and also hereby allows the Licensee to modify the said Software, change its Source Code, and change its name and logo at any time and at its sole discretion without any notification to the Licensor. The Licensee shall also have the right and license to use and copy the Source Code, in whole or in part, in compiled, object-code form for the Licensee's internal testing and development use and also the right and license to make a reasonable number of backup and archival copies of Source Code and Documentation. The Licensee shall not, however, transfer or sublicense the Software to any third party, in whole or in part, in any form, whether modified or unmodified. DELIVERABLES The Licensor shall hand over the Software, including the Source Code, to the Licensee in order to be used and operated by the Licensee in the Territory within a period of [SPECIFY DAYS OR MONTHS] from the date of signing this Agreement. SUPPORT AND WARRANTY PERIOD For a period of [SPECIFY MONTHS OR YEARS] (the \"Warranty period\") from the date of the deliverables, as mentioned in clause 4 of this Agreement, the Licensor, at no additional charge, shall provide to the Licensee: the Source Code for all upgrades, updates, patches, fixes and other modifications to the Software (\"Software Modifications\"); Error correction services, more specifically, to the extent the Source Code (and/or the files resulting from compiling the Source Code), programming services, instructions and/or source code to correct such Errors to bring the Source Code (and/or the files resulting from compiling the Source Code) into compliance with the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement. The Licensor shall use commercially reasonable measures to provide Error corrections, or a work-around for such Errors, within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of notification by the Licensee. Where a work-around is initially provided, the Licensor shall continue to use commercially reasonable efforts to develop an Error correction until such Error correction is delivered. To the extent an Error is intermittent in nature and the Licensee is having problems recreating the Error for the purposes of reporting Errors to the Licensor, the Licensor shall provide assistance to the Licensee in recreating the Error; personnel with levels of expertise (both general technical as well as specifically with respect to the Software and the Source Code) to provide technical support, advice and consultation to the Licensee. Such technical support and assistance shall include, without limitation, support and assistance with respect to the Software, Source Code, and the Licensee's development efforts, and shall also include technical support consulting services for modifications to the Source Code made by the Licensee. LICENSE FEE The Licensee shall pay the Licensor for this license at the rate of [AMOUNT] per [month] payable in advance. The first payment shall be made on the date of the beginning of the period specified above. Subsequent payments shall be made in advance promptly on the [day of each month] thereafter during the continuation of this Agreement. All payments hereunder shall be made in [CURRENCY] currency and via [MODE OF PAYMENT] as the mode of payment. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSOR The Licensor hereby represents and warrants that the license granted hereunder to the Licensee has been granted on [SPECIFY \"AN EXCLUSIVE\" OR \"A NON-EXCLUSIVE\"] basis. The Licensor represents and warrants that the Software and services shall be provided in a good and professional manner in accordance with industry practices. The Licensor represents and warrants that the Software shall be bug-free, error-free and compatible with third-party software, and, in case of any bugs etc. in the Software, this shall be rectified by the Licensor free of cost during the Warranty period.","Software License Agreement","8",513,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/software-license-agreement-D12928.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12928.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12928.xml",{"title":94,"description":6},"software license agreement",[96,98],{"label":31,"url":97},"business-legal-agreements",{"label":99,"url":100},"License Agreements","license-agreement","/template/software-license-agreement-D12928",{"description":103,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":104,"pages":88,"size":105,"extension":10,"preview":106,"thumb":107,"svgFrame":108,"seoMetadata":109,"parents":110,"keywords":114,"url":115},"SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT This Software Maintenance Agreement (the Agreement\") is effective as of [DATE] (the \"Effective Date\"). BETWEEN: [Service Provider NAME] (the \"Service Provider\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [CLIENT NAME] (the \"Client\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will provide Client with certain maintenance services on specified Service Provider premises (hereinafter referred to as the \"Service Provider Network Location(s)\" and identified in Exhibit A). The Client and Service Provider will hereinafter be referred to cumulatively as the \"Parties\" and singularly as the \"Party\". WHEREAS, Service Provider has created and implemented for Client certain software [SOFTWARE NAME] (hereinafter referred to as the \"Covered Software\" and identified in Exhibit B) pursuant to an agreement dated [DATE]; and WHEREAS, Service Provider has provided to Client certain software [SOFTWARE NAME] (hereinafter referred to as the \"Covered Software\" and identified in Exhibit B) pursuant to a software license agreement between the parties (the \"License Agreement\"); and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: TERM AND TERMINATION The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the [DATE], shall continue for a period of [NUMBER] years, and then shall terminate on [DATE]. This Agreement is binding when executed by Client and subsequently accepted by Service Provider and once accepted by Service Provider, the rates and charges provided in this Agreement will be effective from the first day of the next billing cycle following Client's signature date (the \"Effective Date\"). Either Party may terminate this Agreement following the giving of [NUMBER] calendar days prior written notice of termination to the other Party. If Client terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of the initial [NUMBER] year term, Client will pay Service Provider, in addition to all other charges due, per Service Provider Network Location, which amount shall represent liquidated damages that Client agrees are reasonable. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [TIME AND MATERIALS AGREEMENT] Service Provider shall be compensated at the rate of [RATE] per hour [OR \"day,\" \"week,\" \"month\"] for maintenance services outlined in this agreement. Payment will be made within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of Developer's submission of an invoice for work completed. [OPTIONAL: \"Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Customer, Customer's maximum liability for all services performed during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed [MAXIMUM AMOUNT].\"] OR [FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT] The total contract price shall be set forth in the Maintenance Plan. Customer shall pay the Developer the sum of [INITIAL AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement and the sum of [AMOUNT IF PLAN APPROVED] upon Customer's approval of the Maintenance Plan. The remainder of the contract price shall be payable in installments according to the payment schedule to be included in the Maintenance Plan. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES A. Support Services During the term of this Agreement, Service Provider will provide the services described herein so as to maintain the Covered Software in good working order, keeping it free from material defects so that the Covered Software shall function properly and in accordance with the accepted level of performance as set forth in the License Agreement. (1) Service Response. Service Provider will make available to Client a telephone number [NUMBER] for Client to call requesting service of the Covered Software. The Support Center HOTLINE operates during business hours, [BUSINESS HOURS], Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Extended coverage is available for an additional fee. The HOTLINE can also be used to notify Service Provider of problems associated with the Covered Software and related documentation. B. Remedial Support Upon receipt by Service Provider of notice from Client through the Support Center HOTLINE of an error, defect, malfunction or nonconformity in the Covered Software, Service Provider shall respond as provided below: Severity 1: Produces an emergency situation in which the Covered Software is inoperable, produces incorrect results, or fails catastrophically. RESPONSE: Service Provider will provide a response by a qualified member of its staff to begin to diagnose and to correct a Severity 1 problem as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event a response via telephone will be provided within one [X] hour(s). Service Provider will continue to provide best efforts to resolve Severity 1 problems in less than forty-eight (48) hours. The resolution will be delivered to Client as a work-around or as an emergency software fix. If Service Provider delivers an acceptable work-around, the severity classification will drop to a Severity 2. Severity 2: Produces a detrimental situation in which performance (throughput or response) of the Covered Software degrades substantially under reasonable loads, such that there is a severe impact on use; the Covered Software is usable, but materially incomplete; one or more mainline functions or commands is inoperable; or the use is otherwise significantly impacted. RESPONSE: Service Provider will provide a response by a qualified member of its staff to begin to diagnose and to correct a Severity 2 problem as soon as reasonable possible, but in any event a response via telephone will be provided within four (4) hours. Service Provider will exercise best efforts to resolve Severity 2 problems within five (5) days. The resolution will be delivered to Client in the same format as Severity 1 problems. If Service Provider delivers an acceptable work-around for a Severity 2 problem, the severity classification will drop to a Severity 3. Severity 3: Produces an inconvenient situation in which the Covered Software is usable, but does not provide a function in the most convenient or expeditious manner, and the user suffers little or no significant impact. RESPONSE: Service Provider will exercise best efforts to resolve Severity 3 problems in the next maintenance release. Severity 4: Produces a noticeable situation in which the use is affected in some way which is reasonably correctable by a documentation change or by a future, regular release from Service Provider. RESPONSE: Service Provider will provide, as agreed by the parties, a fix or fixes for Severity 4 problems in future maintenance releases. C. Maintenance Services During the term of this Agreement, Service Provider will maintain the Covered Software by providing software updates and enhancements to Client as the same are offered by Service Provider to its licensees of the Covered Software under maintenance generally (\"Updates\"). All software updates and enhancements provided to Client by Service Provider pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement between the parties. 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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. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. ","Independent Contractor Agreement","6",62,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/independent-contractor-agreement-D160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#160.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[141],{"label":142,"url":143},"Consultant & Contractors","consulting-contractor-business","independent contractor agreement","/template/independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"description":147,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":148,"pages":134,"size":89,"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","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":97},{"label":31,"url":97},"/template/service-agreement-D12711",{"description":159,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":160,"pages":161,"size":162,"extension":10,"preview":163,"thumb":164,"svgFrame":165,"seoMetadata":166,"parents":167,"keywords":172,"url":173},"INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT This Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Assignor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Assignee\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Shareholder\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] PREAMBLE WHEREAS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] owns all rights in a patent registered with the [COUNTRY] Patent Office under file number [NUMBER], serial number [NUMBER], entitled [SPECIFY] (the \"Patent\"); WHEREAS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] wishes to assign all rights and title in and to the Patent [COMPANY NAME]; WHEREAS the parties wish to enter into this Agreement on the terms and conditions more particularly provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and agreements herein contained, the preamble forming an integral part hereof, the parties agree as follows: DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, except where the context or subject matter is inconsistent therewith, the following terms shall have the following meanings: \"Affiliates\" means, with respect to a Party to this Agreement, any person which, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. The term \"control\" means possession, direct or indirect, of the powers to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a person, whether through ownership of equity participation, voting securities, or beneficial interests, by contract, by agreement or otherwise. \"Agreement\" shall mean this document, the annexed schedules, which are incorporated herein, together with any future written and executed amendments agreed to by the parties. \"Assigned Rights\" shall mean all rights and title in the Patent and all Intellectual Property Rights in the technology described in the Patent, in all countries. \"Improvements\" means innovations, inventions, ideas, designs, concepts, discoveries, techniques, works, processes, formulas, new derived material and modifications related to the Patent, whether or not patentable, copyrightable, or otherwise protectable as trade secrets or under any other intellectual property, conceived, brought to practice or developed by either Party after the date of this Agreement. \"Intellectual Property Rights\" includes all patents, trade marks, service marks, registered designs, integrated circuits topographies, including applications for any of the foregoing, and includes all copyrights, design rights, know-how, confidential information, trade secrets and any other similar rights in [COUNTRY] and in any other countries. \"Patent\" shall mean the patent described in recitals hereof and its counterpart applications in any country, now or thereafter owned by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] or to which [YOUR COMPANY NAME] otherwise acquires rights, including any patent application, divisional, continuation, provisional, reissue, re-examination, extension certificate, registration, renewal, confirmation and national phase entry application related to such Patent. ASSIGNMENT OF PATENT Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] hereby irrevocably assigns to [COMPANY NAME] all rights and title and any other rights to the Patent as well as all Intellectual Property Rights in the technology described in the Patent, in all countries. The parties hereby recognize that any and all Intellectual Property Rights in any Improvements shall be held by [COMPANY NAME]. The parties hereby recognize that no Intellectual Property Rights are assigned, licensed or otherwise granted under this Agreement, save and except as explicitly stated in this Section 2. COMPENSATION In consideration of the Assigned Rights, [COMPANY NAME] agrees to pay [YOUR COMPANY NAME] the sum of [AMOUNT] (the \"Purchase Price\") payable upon the execution of this Agreement by all of the parties hereto. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES The Guarantors represent and warrant on a joint and several basis to [COMPANY NAME] that: the Patent and [COMPANY NAME]'s use of the Patent does not, to the best knowledge of the Guarantors, infringe upon any patent, or any trademark, copyright, trade secret or other Intellectual Property Rights or proprietary right of any third party, and that there is currently no actual or threatened suit against [YOUR COMPANY NAME] by any third party based on an alleged violation of such right, and the Guarantors do not know of any basis for any such action; there are no outstanding assignments, grants, licenses, liens, encumbrances, obligations or agreements (whether written, oral or implied) regarding the Patent; [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has all rights, power and authority required in order to grant the Assigned Rights free and clear of all encumbrances or legal restrictions, in accordance with this Agreement; [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has good and marketable title to the Patent; there is no requirement for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to obtain any other authorization, consent or approval from any third party as a condition to the enforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the lawful conclusion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; Notwithstanding any investigation conducted prior to the execution of this Agreement, and notwithstanding implied knowledge or notice of any fact or circumstance which [COMPANY NAME] may have as a result of such investigation or otherwise, [COMPANY NAME] shall be entitled to rely upon the representations and warranties set forth herein and the obligations of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] hereto with respect to such representations and warranties shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason. The Guarantors, on a joint and several basis, shall indemnify and hold [COMPANY NAME] harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (collectively, \"Liabilities\"), that [COMPANY NAME] may suffer to the extent resulting from any claims, demands, actions or other proceedings made or instituted by any third party against [COMPANY NAME] and arising out of the use of the Patent, or related to the breach of any obligation or any representation and warranty under this Agreement, except for Liabilities arising out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of [COMPANY NAME]. TERM AND TERMINATION This Agreement shall take effect upon the execution hereof by both parties hereto, and, unless sooner terminated as per paragraph 5.2 below, shall remain in effect until the expiration of the Patent. Upon any material breach or default under this Agreement by either Party, the other Party may give notice of such breach or default and, unless the same shall be cured within [NUMBER] days after delivery of such notice, then, without limitation of any other remedy available hereunder, such Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery of a notice of termination to the other Party at any time thereafter. The termination of this Agreement by either of the Parties shall be subject to all other rights and remedies available to the Parties hereunder or otherwise. 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Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","software distribution agreement template",[20,181,182,183,184,185,186,187],"software distribution contract template","software reseller agreement template","software distribution agreement free","software license distribution agreement","software distribution agreement word","software reseller contract","channel partner agreement template",{"name":189,"credential":190,"reviewed_date":191},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":194,"legal_review_recommended":192,"signature_required":192,"notarization_required":174},"advanced",{"what_it_is":196,"when_you_need_it":197,"whats_inside":198},"A Software Distribution Agreement is a legally binding contract between a software developer or publisher (the vendor) and a third-party distributor that authorizes the distributor to market, sell, and deliver the vendor's software within a defined territory. This free Word download covers territory, license scope, pricing, IP ownership, support obligations, confidentiality, and termination in a single document you can edit online and export as PDF.\n","Use it when you are a software vendor authorizing a reseller, VAR, systems integrator, or channel partner to distribute your product — or when you are a distributor formalizing the terms under which you will sell a vendor's software to end customers.\n","Appointment and territory grant, license scope and restrictions, pricing and payment terms, intellectual property ownership and protection, distributor obligations and marketing commitments, end-user license pass-through, support and maintenance responsibilities, confidentiality, representations and warranties, and termination with post-termination obligations.\n",[200,204,208,212,216,220],{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"Software vendors and ISVs","Appointing a channel partner to sell their product in a new region","persona-software-vendor",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"SaaS founders","Expanding revenue through resellers without hiring a direct sales team","persona-startup-founder",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Value-added resellers (VARs)","Formalizing rights to bundle and resell a vendor's software to clients","persona-reseller",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"IT distributors","Managing multi-vendor software catalogs with standardized contractual terms","persona-it-distributor",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"Systems integrators","Including licensed software in client deployments with defined support obligations","persona-systems-integrator",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"Legal and procurement managers","Reviewing and approving channel partner agreements before onboarding a new vendor","persona-legal-counsel",[225,228,231,235,238,242,246],{"situation":226,"recommended_template":38,"slug":227},"Granting one distributor exclusive rights in a defined territory","exclusive-software-distribution-agreement-D5179",{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":227},"Appointing multiple resellers in the same market with no exclusivity","Non-Exclusive Software Distribution Agreement",{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Authorizing a partner to resell SaaS subscriptions rather than perpetual licenses","SaaS Reseller Agreement","saas-reseller-agreement-D12728",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":87,"slug":237},"Licensing software directly to an enterprise end user without a distributor","software-license-agreement-D12928",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":241},"Engaging a developer to build custom software for internal use","Software Development Agreement","software-development-agreement-D805",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":244,"slug":245},"Granting a partner rights to bundle your software with their hardware product","OEM Software Agreement","oem-agreement-D12661",{"situation":247,"recommended_template":248,"slug":249},"Formalizing a broad strategic channel partnership beyond software alone","Channel Partner Agreement","silent-partner-agreement-D13394",[251,254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284],{"term":252,"definition":253},"Vendor","The software developer or publisher that owns the product and grants distribution rights to the distributor under this agreement.",{"term":255,"definition":256},"Distributor","The company or individual authorized to market, sell, and deliver the vendor's software to end users within a defined territory.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Territory","The specific geographic region, country, or set of countries within which the distributor is permitted to sell and support the software.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Exclusive Distribution","An arrangement where the vendor agrees not to appoint any other distributor — or sell directly — within the agreed territory for the duration of the agreement.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"End-User License Agreement (EULA)","A separate contract between the vendor and the end customer that governs how the software may be used; the distributor must ensure each end user accepts it before receiving the software.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Resale Price","The price at which the distributor sells the software to end customers, which may be set by the vendor, suggested, or left to the distributor's discretion depending on the agreement.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Transfer Price","The price the distributor pays the vendor for each software license or subscription unit it procures for resale.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Minimum Purchase Commitment","A contractual floor requiring the distributor to purchase or sell a defined number of licenses or a minimum dollar value within a specified period — commonly annual.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Intellectual Property (IP)","All proprietary rights in the software — including copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets — which remain owned by the vendor regardless of any distribution arrangement.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Sublicense","The distributor's act of granting end users the right to use the vendor's software; the distributor passes through the vendor's license terms rather than creating new rights.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Indemnification","A contractual obligation requiring one party to compensate the other for specified losses — typically, the vendor indemnifies the distributor against IP infringement claims, and the distributor indemnifies the vendor against its own acts or omissions.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Termination for Cause","The right to end the agreement immediately, without notice or payment, upon a defined material breach — such as unauthorized sublicensing, IP misuse, or insolvency.",[288,293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328,333],{"name":289,"plain_english":290,"sample_language":291,"common_mistake":292},"Appointment and territory grant","Formally appoints the distributor and defines the geographic or market scope of their rights, and whether the appointment is exclusive or non-exclusive.","Vendor hereby appoints [DISTRIBUTOR NAME] as a [non-exclusive / exclusive] distributor of the Software in the territory of [TERRITORY] ('Territory'), and [DISTRIBUTOR NAME] accepts such appointment, subject to the terms of this Agreement.","Leaving territory undefined or using vague language like 'the region.' Courts have split territories differently than the parties intended when the boundary is not specified by country code, state list, or a defined geographic description.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"License scope and restrictions","Sets out exactly what the distributor may do with the software — sublicense, demonstrate, bundle, modify — and what is expressly prohibited.","Distributor is authorized to sublicense the Software to End Users solely for their internal use within the Territory. Distributor shall not: (a) modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of the Software; (b) sublicense outside the Territory; or (c) appoint sub-distributors without prior written consent.","Failing to prohibit sub-distribution in writing. Without an explicit restriction, a distributor can appoint its own resellers, fragmenting the vendor's channel and creating uncontrolled downstream use.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Pricing, transfer price, and payment terms","Defines the price the distributor pays the vendor, any suggested or mandated end-user pricing, payment schedule, and currency.","Distributor shall purchase licenses at the transfer price set out in Schedule A, payable within [30] days of invoice. Vendor reserves the right to update transfer prices on [60] days' written notice. End-user pricing is at Distributor's discretion unless a maximum resale price is specified in Schedule A.","Omitting a price-change notice period. A vendor that can change transfer prices immediately with no notice can make the distributor's existing customer commitments unprofitable overnight.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Minimum purchase commitments and sales targets","Sets the minimum volume or revenue the distributor must achieve each period to maintain the appointment — and what happens if they miss the target.","Distributor shall purchase a minimum of [X] licenses (or $[X] in transfer-price value) per contract year ('Minimum Commitment'). Failure to meet the Minimum Commitment in any year shall, at Vendor's election, convert this Agreement to non-exclusive or allow Vendor to terminate on [30] days' notice.","Setting a minimum commitment with no remedy clause. Without a stated consequence — exclusivity loss, right to terminate, or price adjustment — the minimum is effectively unenforceable.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Intellectual property ownership and protection","Confirms the vendor retains all IP in the software, grants only a limited distribution right, and requires the distributor to protect and not challenge that IP.","All right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all related intellectual property rights, remain with Vendor. Distributor acquires no ownership rights by virtue of this Agreement. Distributor shall promptly notify Vendor of any known or suspected infringement of the Software within the Territory.","No requirement for the distributor to report IP infringement. A distributor encountering piracy or unauthorized copying in their territory may say nothing if they have no contractual obligation to report it.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"End-user license agreement pass-through","Requires the distributor to ensure every end customer accepts the vendor's EULA before receiving or accessing the software, and prohibits broader rights being granted to end users than the EULA permits.","Distributor shall ensure that each End User accepts Vendor's then-current End User License Agreement ('EULA') prior to delivery or access. Distributor shall not grant End Users any rights in the Software greater than those set forth in the EULA. Vendor may update the EULA on [30] days' notice.","Allowing the distributor to use its own end-user terms instead of the vendor's EULA. Custom distributor terms may grant end users rights — such as sublicensing or modification — that the vendor never intended to allow.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Support, maintenance, and training","Allocates first-line and second-line support responsibilities between the distributor and vendor, and sets out any training or certification obligations.","Distributor shall provide first-line support to End Users. Vendor shall provide second-line support to Distributor for Errors not resolvable by Distributor, with a response time of [4] business hours for critical issues. Distributor shall complete Vendor's certification program within [90] days of execution.","No defined support escalation path or response times. When an end user faces a critical bug, both parties assume the other is handling it — the result is missed SLAs and damaged customer relationships.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Confidentiality","Prevents both parties from disclosing each other's business-sensitive information — source code, pricing, customer lists, and roadmaps — 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. 'Confidential Information' excludes information that is publicly known, independently developed, or received lawfully from a third party.","No post-termination survival period on confidentiality. Source code, pricing schedules, and customer data remain sensitive after the contract ends — the obligation should survive for at least 3–5 years.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Representations, warranties, and indemnification","Each party warrants that they have authority to enter the agreement, the vendor warrants the software performs materially as documented, and the parties allocate liability for IP claims and third-party losses.","Vendor warrants that the Software, when used as directed, will perform materially in accordance with the Documentation. Vendor shall indemnify Distributor against third-party claims that the Software infringes a third party's IP. Distributor shall indemnify Vendor against claims arising from Distributor's acts, omissions, or misrepresentations to End Users.","One-sided indemnification that only protects the vendor. Distributors who face IP infringement claims from end customers — based on vendor-supplied software — have no recourse if the indemnity only runs from distributor to vendor.",{"name":334,"plain_english":335,"sample_language":336,"common_mistake":337},"Termination and post-termination obligations","Sets out grounds for termination (for cause, for convenience, or on expiry), notice periods, and what both parties must do after the agreement ends — including stock-sell-off periods and return of confidential materials.","Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience on [90] days' written notice. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach not cured within [30] days of written notice. Upon termination, Distributor shall cease all distribution activities, fulfill existing End User orders within [60] days, and return or destroy all Confidential Information.","No wind-down or sell-off period on termination. A distributor holding pre-purchased inventory or active customer commitments cannot simply stop overnight — omitting a reasonable sell-off period guarantees a dispute.",[339,344,349,354,359,364,369,374],{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},1,"Identify the parties and define the software","Enter both parties' full registered legal names and jurisdictions. Attach a Schedule or exhibit that precisely identifies the software by name, version, and format — perpetual license, SaaS subscription, or source code.","Use the exact legal entity name from corporate registry filings. A trade name or abbreviation can complicate enforcement against the right entity.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},2,"Define the territory and exclusivity","Specify the territory by country name, ISO country code, or a list of states or provinces. State clearly whether the appointment is exclusive, non-exclusive, or exclusive with carve-outs for the vendor's direct sales to named accounts.","If granting exclusivity, include a performance-based conversion clause — missed targets automatically convert the appointment to non-exclusive rather than triggering a termination dispute.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},3,"Set transfer pricing and payment terms","Complete Schedule A with the transfer price per license or per seat, volume discount tiers if applicable, currency, and payment terms. Include the notice period required before any price change takes effect.","State currency explicitly for cross-border arrangements. USD and EUR invoiced to the same distributor create reconciliation problems unless the agreement fixes an exchange-rate mechanism or billing currency.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},4,"Specify minimum purchase commitments and consequences","Set an annual minimum license purchase or revenue target and write the specific remedy for missing it — exclusivity loss, right to terminate, or right to appoint additional distributors in the territory.","Calibrate the minimum to what the distributor's first-year pipeline can realistically support. An unachievable minimum drives early termination and channel conflict.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},5,"Define IP protections and EULA pass-through requirements","Confirm the vendor's IP ownership clause, attach the current EULA as an exhibit, and require the distributor to obtain end-user acceptance before delivery. Note who bears responsibility for updating EULA terms as the product evolves.","If the vendor updates the EULA, give at least 30 days' notice — distributors with active proposals cannot reissue terms overnight without disrupting sales cycles.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},6,"Allocate support responsibilities","Assign first-line support to the distributor and second-line escalation to the vendor. Define severity levels, response times, and the escalation path for each level. Set any training or certification conditions.","Write SLA response times in business hours, not calendar hours, and specify the time zone to avoid ambiguity for cross-border arrangements.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},7,"Tailor termination and wind-down provisions","Set notice periods for convenience termination (typically 60–90 days for distribution agreements) and cure periods for material breach (typically 30 days). Include a sell-off or transition period of 60–90 days for the distributor to fulfill existing commitments.","Address what happens to active end-user subscriptions on termination — silent contracts leave end customers without support and the vendor facing chargebacks.",{"step":375,"title":376,"description":377,"tip":378},8,"Execute before any distribution activity begins","Both authorized signatories must sign before the distributor markets, demos, or sells the software. Obtain a countersigned copy and store it in your document management system alongside all schedules.","In cross-border arrangements, confirm that each signatory has board or corporate authority to bind their entity — a signature from an unauthorized representative can void the agreement in some jurisdictions.",[380,384,388,392,396,400],{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Granting exclusivity without a performance trigger","An exclusive distributor who underperforms locks the vendor out of the territory entirely, forfeiting revenue and market presence with no contractual remedy to reopen the market.","Include a clause converting exclusivity to non-exclusive — automatically or at the vendor's election — if the distributor misses its annual minimum commitment by more than a defined threshold.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"Allowing the distributor to use its own end-user terms","A distributor's standard terms may grant end users rights — such as sublicensing, modification, or access to source code — that directly contradict the vendor's IP ownership and intended use restrictions.","Require the distributor to present only the vendor's current EULA to end users, attach the EULA as an exhibit, and confirm it supersedes any distributor terms for software use.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"No IP infringement reporting obligation","A distributor encountering piracy or unauthorized copying in their territory faces no contractual incentive to report it. Infringement spreads unchecked while the vendor's IP is eroded.","Add a clause requiring the distributor to notify the vendor within 5 business days of any known or suspected infringement and to cooperate in enforcement actions at the vendor's cost.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Omitting post-termination obligations for active end-user accounts","When the agreement ends, existing end customers may lose support, access to updates, or their license keys if neither party has a documented obligation to maintain service continuity.","Include a transition clause specifying who assumes support obligations for active end-user accounts, how long the distributor may continue renewals, and how the vendor will communicate the change to customers.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"No price-change notice period","A vendor that adjusts transfer prices immediately can make the distributor's existing customer quotes and pipeline commitments unprofitable, creating instant channel conflict.","Require a minimum of 60 days' written notice before any transfer price increase takes effect, with a carve-out protecting quotes already submitted to end customers.",{"mistake":401,"why_it_matters":402,"fix":403},"Missing or undefined support escalation path","Without documented severity levels, response times, and escalation contacts, critical end-user issues go unresolved as both parties assume the other is responsible — damaging the vendor's reputation through the distributor's customer base.","Attach a support schedule defining at least three severity levels, response and resolution targets for each, the vendor's escalation contact, and the distributor's first-line support obligations.",[405,408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429],{"question":406,"answer":407},"What is a software distribution agreement?","A software distribution agreement is a legally binding contract between a software vendor and a third-party distributor that authorizes the distributor to market, sell, and deliver the vendor's software within a defined territory. It sets out the scope of the distribution right, pricing, IP protections, end-user license pass-through requirements, support obligations, and termination terms. Unlike a direct license, the vendor does not contract with end users directly — the distributor acts as the commercial intermediary.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is the difference between a software distribution agreement and a software license agreement?","A software license agreement is a direct contract between the vendor and the end user governing how the software may be used. A distribution agreement is a commercial contract between the vendor and an intermediary authorizing that intermediary to sell or sublicense the software to end users. The two documents operate in tandem — the distributor must ensure every end user accepts the vendor's EULA, which is separate from and downstream of the distribution agreement.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"Should a software distribution agreement be exclusive or non-exclusive?","Exclusivity depends on the distributor's market strength and the vendor's channel strategy. Exclusive agreements are appropriate when the distributor has dominant market presence in the territory and the vendor needs a committed partner. Non-exclusive arrangements work better when the vendor wants multiple resellers competing on price and coverage. Most vendors tie exclusivity to performance: if the distributor misses its annual minimum, exclusivity converts to non-exclusive automatically.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"Who owns the intellectual property in a software distribution agreement?","The vendor retains all intellectual property rights in the software — copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets — regardless of the distribution arrangement. The distribution agreement grants the distributor a limited commercial right to sell and sublicense, not an ownership interest. This distinction must be explicit in the IP ownership clause to prevent downstream claims based on the distributor's investment in marketing or customer development.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"What happens to existing end users when a software distribution agreement is terminated?","Termination creates risk for end customers who purchased through the distributor if neither party has documented transition obligations. A well-drafted agreement includes a wind-down or sell-off period — typically 60–90 days — during which the distributor fulfills pending orders, and specifies who assumes support responsibility for active accounts. Without this clause, end users may face loss of support, license key issues, or service interruption, exposing the vendor to reputational damage and potential liability.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"Is a software distribution agreement legally required?","No law mandates a formal written distribution agreement, but operating without one creates serious exposure. Without a written contract, the vendor has no enforceable restrictions on how the distributor uses, markets, or sublicenses the software — and no documented basis to terminate the relationship or reclaim the territory if performance is poor. In most jurisdictions, courts will imply commercially reasonable terms where none exist, which are rarely aligned with what the vendor intended.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"What minimum purchase commitments should a software distribution agreement include?","Minimum commitments are typically expressed as an annual license count or transfer-price dollar value and should reflect a realistic assessment of the distributor's pipeline for the first 12 months. A common structure is a lower Year 1 threshold that steps up in Years 2 and 3 as the distributor ramps. The agreement should specify the exact consequence of missing the minimum — exclusivity loss, right to terminate, or the right to appoint additional distributors — rather than leaving the remedy unstated.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"Does a software distribution agreement need to be reviewed by a lawyer?","For straightforward domestic reseller arrangements, a high-quality template is a strong starting point. Legal review is strongly recommended when the distribution right is exclusive, when the territory spans multiple countries with different IP or competition laws, when the software handles personal data subject to GDPR or similar regulations, or when the deal value is material. A template review by a technology lawyer typically costs $500–$1,500 and is worthwhile for any exclusive arrangement or cross-border deployment.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"How should pricing and transfer prices be structured in the agreement?","Transfer prices — what the distributor pays the vendor per license or seat — are typically set in a schedule rather than the body of the agreement so they can be updated without a full contract amendment. The schedule should specify the base transfer price, any volume discount tiers, currency, payment terms (Net 30 is standard), and the minimum notice period before the vendor may increase prices. Suggested or maximum end-user pricing, if applicable, should also appear in the schedule.\n",[433,437,441,445,449,453],{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"SaaS / Technology","industry-saas","Subscription-based transfer pricing per seat, auto-renewal pass-through to end users, and data processing addenda required where the distributor handles personal data on the vendor's behalf.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Enterprise Software","industry-software","Site license and enterprise agreement structures, volume discount schedules, mandatory certification programs, and named-account carve-outs from the distributor's exclusivity.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Healthcare / MedTech","industry-healthtech","FDA or CE mark compliance obligations passed through to distributors, HIPAA Business Associate Agreement requirements for US markets, and heightened confidentiality for patient data.",{"industry":446,"icon_asset_id":447,"specifics":448},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Regulatory licensing requirements for financial software distributors, audit rights and record-keeping obligations, and FCA or SEC compliance clauses depending on territory.",{"industry":450,"icon_asset_id":451,"specifics":452},"Manufacturing / Industrial","industry-manufacturing","OEM bundling arrangements with hardware, export control compliance for dual-use software, and territory restrictions aligned to industrial distribution networks.",{"industry":454,"icon_asset_id":455,"specifics":456},"Professional Services / Consulting","industry-professional-services","Systems integrators bundling vendor software into client deployments, custom implementation services carved out of the distribution scope, and client-specific end-user license arrangements.",[458,461,463,467],{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":459,"summary":460},"software-license-agreement-D806","A software license agreement is a direct contract between the vendor and an end user governing permitted use of the software. A distribution agreement is a commercial contract between the vendor and an intermediary authorizing resale or sublicensing. Use a license agreement when selling directly to end users; use a distribution agreement when appointing a reseller or channel partner to reach them.",{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":241,"summary":462},"A software development agreement governs the creation of custom software by one party for another, including deliverables, milestones, IP ownership of the developed work, and acceptance testing. A distribution agreement presupposes the software already exists and governs only its commercial distribution. The two may be used together when a vendor also contracts the distributor to perform implementation services.",{"vs":464,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"Reseller Agreement","D{RESELLER_AGREEMENT_ID}","A reseller agreement is a broader commercial document covering the resale of any product or service, not specific to software. A software distribution agreement is tailored to the IP-intensive nature of software — adding EULA pass-through, source code protections, IP indemnification, and sublicensing restrictions that a generic reseller agreement typically omits. For software specifically, use the software-specific form.",{"vs":248,"vs_template_id":468,"summary":469},"D{CHANNEL_PARTNER_ID}","A channel partner agreement typically governs a broader commercial relationship — co-marketing, co-selling, referral fees, and joint pipeline management — that may or may not include distribution rights. A software distribution agreement is narrower and more enforceable on IP and sublicensing terms. Where a partner has both referral and distribution rights, both documents are often used together.",{"use_template":471,"template_plus_review":475,"custom_drafted":479},{"best_for":472,"cost":473,"time":474},"Non-exclusive domestic software resellers and VARs with standard pricing and no cross-border complexity","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":476,"cost":477,"time":478},"Exclusive appointments, SaaS subscription distribution, cross-border arrangements, or deals where the distributor handles personal data","$500–$1,500","3–5 business days",{"best_for":480,"cost":481,"time":482},"High-value exclusive territory grants, multi-jurisdiction distribution networks, regulated industries, or enterprise software with material IP and indemnification exposure","$2,500–$8,000+","2–4 weeks",[484,489,494,499],{"code":485,"name":486,"flag_asset_id":487,"note":488},"us","United States","flag-us","US distribution agreements are governed by state contract law — choice of law and venue clauses should specify the state. California, New York, and Delaware are the most common choices. Export control laws (EAR, ITAR) apply to software distributed internationally from the US; certain encryption products require export licenses. Non-compete restrictions on distributors vary sharply by state and may be unenforceable in California.",{"code":490,"name":491,"flag_asset_id":492,"note":493},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian distribution agreements should address both common-law provinces and Quebec, where civil law applies and contracts may need to meet additional formalities. PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws (notably Quebec's Law 25) impose data handling obligations if the distributor processes personal data. Minimum notice periods for terminating distribution relationships are implied by statute in some provinces, particularly for exclusive arrangements.",{"code":495,"name":496,"flag_asset_id":497,"note":498},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Post-Brexit, UK and EU distribution arrangements require separate contractual consideration. UK GDPR applies when personal data is processed in connection with software distribution to UK customers. The Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 do not typically apply to software distributors acting as principals (buying and reselling), but vendors should confirm the distributor's legal characterization before assuming this exemption.",{"code":500,"name":501,"flag_asset_id":502,"note":503},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","GDPR requirements attach to any distribution arrangement involving personal data processing by EU-based distributors or end users; a Data Processing Agreement or addendum is typically required alongside the distribution agreement. EU competition law (Article 101 TFEU) restricts certain territorial exclusivity and resale price maintenance provisions — absolute territorial exclusivity preventing parallel imports within the EU is generally prohibited. The Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) updated in 2022 provides a safe harbor for compliant arrangements.",[237,241,505,506,507,508,509,510,511,512,513,514],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","service-agreement-D12711","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229","master-service-agreement-D12657","joint-venture-agreement-D889","partnership-agreement-D12551","purchase-order-D1411","cease-and-desist-letter-D12916","confidentiality-agreement-D950",{"emit_how_to":192,"emit_defined_term":192},{"primary_folder":97,"secondary_folder":517,"document_type":518,"industry":519,"business_stage":520,"tags":521,"confidence":527},"distribution-and-channel","agreement","software-and-technology","all-stages",[522,523,524,525,526],"software-distribution","distribution-agreement","channel-partner","licensing","vendor-agreement",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Software Distribution Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Software Distribution Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a software vendor — the company that owns and develops the product — and a third-party distributor authorized to market, sell, and deliver that software to end customers within a defined territory. Rather than licensing the software directly to each end user, the vendor delegates the commercial relationship to the distributor, who acts as an intermediary. The agreement defines what the distributor may do with the software, on what terms end users receive it, how revenue flows between the parties, and what happens to IP, support, and active customer accounts if the relationship ends.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Unlike a simple reseller arrangement for physical goods, a software distribution agreement must address the IP-intensive nature of software: the vendor's copyright and trade secrets remain wholly owned regardless of how widely the software is distributed, and every end customer must accept the vendor's license terms — not just the distributor's commercial terms. This layered structure, with a distribution contract sitting above individual end-user licenses, is what makes software distribution agreements more complex than generic product reseller agreements.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating without a signed distribution agreement exposes both parties to risks that materialize quickly once the distributor starts selling. A vendor with no written contract has no enforceable control over pricing, territorial boundaries, or how the distributor presents the software to customers — and no documented basis to terminate the relationship if performance is poor or the distributor begins misrepresenting the product. A distributor without a signed agreement has no documented authorization to sublicense, no committed transfer pricing, and no protection against the vendor pulling the product or appointing a competitor in the same territory without notice.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The consequences are concrete: disputed territories create channel conflict and customer confusion; absent EULA pass-through requirements mean end users may never formally accept the vendor's use restrictions; and missing termination wind-down provisions leave active customer accounts in limbo when the relationship ends. A signed software distribution agreement, executed before any marketing or sales activity begins, resolves all of these gaps — and this template gives vendors and distributors a complete, professionally structured starting point that can be adapted to exclusive or non-exclusive arrangements, domestic or cross-border markets, and perpetual or subscription-based software models.\u003C/p>\n",1781186034785]