[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":530},["ShallowReactive",2],{"document-website-linking-agreement-D751":3},{"document":4,"label":23,"preview":11,"thumb":24,"thumb600":25,"description":5,"descriptionCustom":6,"apiDescription":5,"pages":8,"extension":10,"parents":26,"breadcrumb":30,"related":38,"customDescModule":177,"customdescription":6,"mdFm":178,"mdProseHtml":529},{"description":5,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":7,"pages":8,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":11,"thumb":12,"svgFrame":13,"seoMetadata":14,"parents":15,"keywords":22},"WEBSITE LINKING AGREEMENT This Website Linking Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective the [Date], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Licensor\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [LICENSEE NAME] (the \"Licensee\"), ind a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS WHEREAS, Licensor is the owner and operator of a site on the World Wide Web which is devoted to [Describe] and which is located at the following domain address: [address] (\"Licensor's Site\"); WHEREAS, Licensee is the owner and operator of a site on the World Wide Web which is devoted to [Describe] and which is located at the following domain address: [address] (\"Licensee's Site\"); WHEREAS, Licensee wishes to obtain a graphic link on Licensor's Site on which users of Licensor's Site can click to be transported to Licensee's Site; and WHEREAS, Licensor is willing to provide such a link Licensor's Site for Licensee, in consideration for receiving compensation as set forth in this Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the Licensor and Licensee agree as follows: LINK GRAPHIC AND POSITION Licensor shall place the Licensee's Image on the Licensor's Home Page so that the Licensee's Link Graphic is immediately visible upon the first load of Licensor's Home Page by a User when loaded into the standard industry browsers (Netscape most current version and Microsoft Internet Explorer most current version) on a standard VGA monitor at [RESOLUTION] when the browser is running in full screen configuration. In such configuration, the Licensee's Image shall not be less than [number] pixels by [number] pixels in size. The Licensee's Image when clicked by a User's mouse will transport the User through the User's web browser from Licensor's Site to Licensee's Site. Licensee shall cause the Link placed on Licensor's Site to load to Licensee's Home Page and shall not place the Link to a page that automatically reloads or goes to another page without further interaction from the User. COMPENSATION Alternative I - Fixed Monthly Fee In consideration for providing the link described in this Agreement, Licensee shall pay to the Licensor, a monthly fixed fee of [amount] per month. Alternative II - Fee Based On Advertising Revenues In consideration for the linking rights provided by Licensor hereunder, Licensee shall pay Licensor an amount equal to the \"Licensor's Share of Advertising Revenue\" as defined in this Agreement. The Licensor's Share of Advertising Revenues shall be calculated on a monthly basis and payment shall be made prior to the end of the month following the month relative to such calculation. The Licensor's Share of Advertising Revenues shall be determined by multiplying the Total Advertising Revenues by the Licensor's Percentage. Licensor's Percentage shall be determined by dividing total number of Hits on the Licensee's Site by Users arriving through the Link during the month of calculation by the total number of Hits on Licensee's Site by all Users in that calendar month. Total Advertising Revenues shall mean and include the total gross revenues less only commissions payable with respect to such advertising revenues from all forms of advertising that are paid to Licensee during the month of such calculation. For purposes hereof, an Impression shall be occurred upon any User loading any web page of the Licensee's Site in the User's web browser. Impression shall not include visits to the Licensee's Site by Licensor or any of its agents or employees and Licensor shall be strictly prohibited from taking, causing or permitting any action by any third party to artificially increase the number of Hits to Licensee's site through the Licensor's link. Licensee shall be responsible for maintaining a system to track the qualified Hits created through the Licensor's link and shall maintain records of all such Impressions which shall be subject to review by Licensor upon [NUMBER] days written notice to Licensee. Licensee shall calculate the total number of Impression along with its calculation of monthly payments due and provide Licensor with a report of such Impression along with Licensee's monthly statement to the Licensor which calculates the linking fee that is due to Licensor. Licensee agrees to keep accurate books and records at its principal place of business relating to all factors used pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to arrive at the monthly fee payable to the Licensor, including but not limited to total Advertising Revenues and associated commissions total number of Hits to Licensee's website and total Hits attributable to Licensor's link. Licensee shall make such records available for inspection by Licensor at Licensee's principal place of business upon [NUMBER] days written notice from Licensor; provided, that inspection shall be permitted only once every six months. Licensee agrees to take all reasonable steps to maintain continued access to it's website by the public so as to maximize potential advertising revenues to its site. However, all decisions relative to allocation of advertising space on the Licensee's website and fees charged for such advertising shall be in the reasonable business discretion of the Licensee. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS The parties are separate and independent legal entities. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute any relationship other than that of two parties to a contract, including but not limited to the relationship of partners, joint venturers, employees, agency, representative or any other relationship creating apparent, implied or actual agency or joint responsibility. Neither party shall have the actual, implied, or apparent authority to bind the other party to any debt or obligation. There shall be no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Each party represents and warrants to the other party that on the Effective Date and during the entire term of the Agreement: The representing party has the unrestricted right to enter into this Agreement, and this Agreement does not conflict with any other agreement or obligation by which such party is bound. The representing party's Website does not violate the proprietary rights of any third parties, including without limitation, copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, publicity or other rights. The representing party's Website does not violate any laws, rules, regulations or statutes of any state, federal or local government. ",null,"Website Linking Agreement","5",61,"doc","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/website-linking-agreement-D751.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/751.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#751.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[16,19],{"label":17,"url":18},"Software & Technology","/templates/software-technology-business/",{"label":20,"url":21},"Advertising","/templates/advertising/","website linking agreement","Website Linking Agreement Template","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/400px/751.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/600px/751.png",[27,16,19],{"label":28,"url":29},"Templates","/templates/",[31,32,35],{"label":28,"url":29},{"label":33,"url":34},"Legal Agreements","/templates/business-legal-agreements/",{"label":36,"url":37},"Terms & Warranties","/templates/terms-and-warranties/",[39,43,47,51,55,59,63,67,71,75,79,83,87,102,115,133,148,162],{"label":40,"url":41,"thumb":42,"extension":10},"Web Site Hosting Agreement","/template/web-site-hosting-agreement-D776","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/776.png",{"label":44,"url":45,"thumb":46,"extension":10},"Free Linking Agreement","/template/free-linking-agreement-D747","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/747.png",{"label":48,"url":49,"thumb":50,"extension":10},"Website Design Agreement","/template/website-design-agreement-D821","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/821.png",{"label":52,"url":53,"thumb":54,"extension":10},"Website License Agreement","/template/website-license-agreement-D825","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/825.png",{"label":56,"url":57,"thumb":58,"extension":10},"Checklist Drafting Web Site Development Agreements","/template/checklist-drafting-web-site-development-agreements-D5180","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5180.png",{"label":60,"url":61,"thumb":62,"extension":10},"Website Design Consultation Agreement","/template/website-design-consultation-agreement-D822","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/822.png",{"label":64,"url":65,"thumb":66,"extension":10},"Website Development Agreement","/template/website-development-agreement-D14084","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/14084.png",{"label":68,"url":69,"thumb":70,"extension":10},"Website Design Non-Disclosure Agreement","/template/website-design-non-disclosure-agreement-D823","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/823.png",{"label":72,"url":73,"thumb":74,"extension":10},"Website Service Agreement Terms of Use","/template/website-service-agreement-terms-of-use-D840","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/840.png",{"label":76,"url":77,"thumb":78,"extension":10},"Website Privacy Policy","/template/website-privacy-policy-D839","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/839.png",{"label":80,"url":81,"thumb":82,"extension":10},"Checklist Website Hosting Agreement","/template/checklist-website-hosting-agreement-D770","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/770.png",{"label":84,"url":85,"thumb":86,"extension":10},"Website Design, Hosting and Commercial Services Agreement","/template/website-design-hosting-and-commercial-services-agreement-D824","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/824.png",{"description":88,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":89,"pages":90,"size":91,"extension":10,"preview":92,"thumb":93,"svgFrame":94,"seoMetadata":95,"parents":97,"keywords":96,"url":101},"AFFILIATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Affiliate Purchase Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY] (the \"Company\"), 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: [SECOND PARTY NAME] (the \"Affiliate \"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS the Company wishes to establish a customer oriented sales, service network of Affiliates WHEREAS the Affiliate shall market the products and services of the Company to various customers and accordingly receive commission whenever the referred customer of the Affiliate purchases the products and services of the Company; WHEREAS the Parties wish to evidence their contract in writing; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: DEFINITIONS \"Customer\" means one who buys goods and/or services. \"Affiliate\" means any legal entity, or an individual approved to participate in Company's Affiliate Program. \"Confidentiality\" means, any and all confidential business information concerning either part that is disclosed to the other party in connection with this Agreement, including all confidential information disclosed to Affiliate and including the terms of this Agreement. PURPOSE AND FORMATION OF AFFILIATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT The purpose of this agreement is to establish a non-exclusive relationship between the Company and Affiliate where the Affiliate shall promote certain goods and services of the Company to the customers and the Affiliate shall receive commission whenever a sale of the products or services of the Company is made through the Affiliate link. PROMOTION OF AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP Affiliate's participation in the Affiliate Program allows the Company to make a variety of graphic and textual links available to Affiliate. The Links will serve to identify Affiliate's website as a member of the Affiliate Program and will establish a link from its website or e-mail to Company's website. Unless expressly permitted by Company the Links are to be used on its website and it shall not distribute the Links to third parties to be posted on websites that it does not own. The Affiliate agrees to cooperate fully with Company to establish and maintain such Links. Affiliate further agrees that its use of the Links must be in compliance with this Agreement at all times. DATA SECURITY 4.1 Affiliate shall comply with all applicable data protection laws regarding the transmission of data exported to or from the United States or the country in which Affiliate resides, including without limitation, the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 of European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (the \"GDPR\"). Affiliate, as a controller under the GDPR, shall also implement appropriate technical measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, considering the nature, scope, context, and purpose of processing any personal data. Affiliate agrees to promptly assist Company in complying with any data subject rights request under the GDPR that Company may receive from any individuals referred to Company by Affiliate. Affiliate further agrees to promptly assist Company in complying with any duties to cooperate with supervisory authorities under the GDPR. COMMISSIONS 5.1 The Affiliate shall be entitled to a commission of [COMMISSION PERCENTAGE] % for each Qualified Purchase by the Customer referred by the Affiliate. The Company shall pay the commission of the Affiliate at the end of each month for the qualified Purchases for that month. TERM, TERMINATION AND BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT This agreement, shall expire [NUMER OF YEARS] years from the date of this agreement with year-to-year options thereafter unless terminated earlier by one of the following events: Written agreement by the Parties to terminate this agreement, or If any team member petitions for bankruptcy or reorganization under bankruptcy laws, or makes an assignment of the benefit of creditors, or The Government's debarment or suspension of any team member which would preclude any team member's participation in contracts with the Government, or By written notification by either party. If any Party breaches or defaults any of the provisions of this Agreement, the other Parties may provide written notice of such breach in accordance with the NOTICES provision of this agreement. If said Party does not cure its performance within 15 days from the date it receives notice, then any time after the expiration of such cure period, the non-breaching Party may give written notice to the other(s) of its election to terminate this Agreement. Should there be any dispute arising under or related to this Agreement, such dispute may be resolved as provided under provisions of the Alternate Disputes Resolution process as defined by this Agreement. In the event that this Agreement is terminated, any contracts or subcontracts resulting from efforts under this Agreement shall remain in effect, subject to the terms and conditions therein. OWNERSHIP OF TECHNOLOGY/RIGHTS IN INVENTION PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND TRADE SECRETS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY A Party shall own rights to any technology it independently develops or has already developed. Each Party shall mark all independently owned proprietary materials with designation of \"proprietary\" prior to the release to either Party. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE Non-Disclosure 8.1.1 Without the other Parties' prior, written consent, no Party shall directly or indirectly, disclose, make available, or communicate to anyone or any entity, other than its own employees, agents, and representatives, all or any part of any proprietary information shared by the other Party with it during the course of this Agreement, except as may be required by court order or overriding federal law. Each Party acknowledges and agrees, that the other Parties have valuable, proprietary rights in their information and agrees to keep the other Parties' information strictly confidential and only disclose it to those of its employees, agents, or representatives who have a need to know. Before disclosure, each Party shall advise any such employees, agent, or representative to whom such disclosure is made of this Agreement and require any such employee, agent, or representative to agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement and keep all disclosed information confidential. This covenant of confidentiality and non-disclosure shall apply to written materials and information, and to information imparted verbally. Return of Written Materials 8.2.1 The Parties acknowledge that any such information will be shared for the sole purpose of determining if there is a basis for agreement between the Parties. Neither Party is hereby granting the other any right or license with respect to any shared information. If the Parties fail to reach agreement, each Party shall return to the other any written materials or information given to it (and copies made by it) or affix in writing that such materials or information has been destroyed. If agreement is not reached, any Party shall not use in any way for its benefit or any other person's or entity's benefit any such information or materials shared with it without the other Parties' written consent. Term 8.3.1 The non-disclosure terms to this Agreement shall be in effect for a period of five years from its date of execution with year-to-year options, if exercised, or three years from termination of this Affiliate Purchase agreement, whichever is longer. WARRANTIES Each of the Parties agrees to perform their responsibilities under this Agreement and any contract resulting from Business Initiatives consistent with good commercial practices","Affiliate Purchase Agreement","7",513,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/affiliate-purchase-agreement-D12818.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12818.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12818.xml",{"title":96,"description":6},"affiliate purchase agreement",[98,100],{"label":33,"url":99},"business-legal-agreements",{"label":33,"url":99},"/template/affiliate-purchase-agreement-D12818",{"description":103,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":104,"pages":8,"size":91,"extension":10,"preview":105,"thumb":106,"svgFrame":107,"seoMetadata":108,"parents":110,"keywords":113,"url":114},"COHABITATION AGREEMENT This Cohabitation Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR FULL NAME], (\"Party A\") an individual with their main address located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND PARTY NAME], (\"Party B\") an individual with their main address located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] Whereas the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement and intend to reside at the same address as of [SPECIFY DATE]; Whereas the Parties desire to affix and define their respective property rights and liabilities arising from their joint residency; Whereas the Parties wish to set forth in writing their mutual understanding of their respective rights, expectations, and obligations with respect to one another and to each item of real, personal, or combined property, whether earned or acquired by gift, bequest, devise, descent or otherwise, before, during, and after the cohabitation period. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: PROPERTY The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement will govern any determination of ownership of property that may occur in the event of the Parties separating, or upon the death of a Party. All jointly acquired or jointly held property, however and whenever acquired, will remain the property of and be owned by both Parties and will be treated as shared property (the \"Shared Property\"). In the event of the Parties separating, or upon the death of a Party, all Shared Property will be deemed to be owned equally and each Party will be entitled to fifty percent (50%) of the net equity of the property, regardless of the initial or ongoing proportion of each Party's investment, unless the Parties have agreed otherwise in writing Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all property will be treated as property owned solely by either one of the Parties (the \"Separate Property\") except where: it is Shared Property; or there is proof of shared legal ownership. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent or invalidate any gift, or transfer for value, from one Party to the other of present or future property. Unless a Party can reasonably show that they solely own a piece of property, where either Party commingles jointly owned property with Separate Property, any commingled property will be presumed to be Shared Property. DEBTS The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement will govern any determination of responsibility of debts that may occur in the event of the Parties separating. All jointly acquired or jointly held debts, however and whenever acquired, will remain the debts of and be owed by both Parties and will be treated as shared debts (the \"Shared Debts\"). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all debts will be treated as debts owed solely by either one of the Parties (the \"Separate Debts\") except where: it is Shared Debt; or there is proof of shared legal responsibility. In the event of a separation, or upon the death of a Party, all Shared Debt will be deemed to be owed equally and each Party will be financially responsible for 50% of any jointly acquired or jointly held debt, regardless of the initial or ongoing proportion of each Party's borrowed amount, unless the Parties have agreed otherwise in writing. DISCLOSURE OF CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS Each Party has fully and completely, to the best of his/her knowledge, disclosed to the other Party the current financial condition including all assets and liabilities. Each Party has attached a balance sheet to this Agreement indicating the current assets and liabilities with the understanding that this balance sheet reflects the financial status to the best of their ability. SUPPORT The Parties agree that the investment of time or labor with respect to personal service in the property of the other, or otherwise, will be deemed to have been made gratuitously, and without expectation or right of compensation, unless agreed to the contrary in writing. It is the intention of the Parties to forever release each other from any support obligations now and in the future, no matter how their circumstances may change. They will not apply now or in the future under any legislation for support. They each waive any rights they may have to proceed against the other under any law or statute for support and rely upon the law of contract to govern in respect of this issue. The Parties realize that their respective financial circumstances may be altered in the future by changes in their health, the cost of living, their employment, their marital status, the breakdown of their relationship, or otherwise. No such changes will give either Party the right to seek support under any legislation. It is understood by each Party that this Agreement represents a final disposition of all support issues between them. DIVISION OF LIVING EXPENSES Necessary and jointly approved living expenses shall be apportioned between the Parties as follows: The First Party shall contribute [PERCENT] per month. The Second Party shall contribute [PERCENT] per month. The Parties shall deposit their pro rata contributions monthly into the joint checking account of the Parties. Either Party may draw upon this checking account","Co-Habitation Agreement","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/co-habitation-agreement-D12997.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12997.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12997.xml",{"title":109,"description":6},"co-habitation agreement",[111,112],{"label":33,"url":99},{"label":33,"url":99},"co habitation agreement","/template/co-habitation-agreement-D12997",{"description":116,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":117,"pages":118,"size":119,"extension":10,"preview":120,"thumb":121,"svgFrame":122,"seoMetadata":123,"parents":124,"keywords":131,"url":132},"ADVERTISING AGENCY AGREEMENT This Advertising Agency Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective this [Date], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Advertiser\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [AGENCY NAME] (the \"Agency\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] Agency is in the business of providing advertising agency services for a fee. Advertiser desires to engage Agency to render, and Agency desires to render to Advertiser, certain advertising agency services, all as set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows: Engagement Advertiser engages Agency to render, and Agency agrees to render to Advertiser, certain services in connection with Advertiser's planning, preparing and placing of advertising for certain of Advertiser's products as follows: Analyze Advertiser's current and proposed products and services and present and potential markets. Create, prepare and submit to Advertiser for its prior approval advertising ideas and programs. Prepare and submit to Advertiser for its prior approval estimates of costs and expenses associated with proposed advertising ideas and programs. Design and prepare, or arrange for the design and preparation of, advertisements. Perform such other services as Advertiser may request from time to time such as, but not limited to, direct mail advertising preparation, speech writing, publicity and public relations work, market research and analysis. Order advertising space, time or other means to be used for publication of Advertiser's advertisements, at all times endeavoring to secure the most efficient and advantageous rates available. Proof for accuracy and completeness of insertions, displays, broadcasts, or other forms of advertisements. Audit invoices for space, time, material preparation and charges. Products Agency's engagement shall relate to the following products and services of Advertiser: [Products]. Exclusivity Agency shall be the [Exclusive or Non-Exclusive] advertising agency in the [Country] for Advertiser with respect to the products described in Section 2 above. Compensation Agency shall receive an amount equal to [Media Commission Rate] of the gross charges levied by media for advertising placed therewith by Agency pursuant to this Agreement; and [Non-Media Commission Rate] after volume discount, of the charges of suppliers of services or properties, such as finished art, comprehensive layouts, type composition, photostats, engravings, printing, radio and television programs, talent, literary, dramatic and musical works, records and exhibits, purchased by Agency on Advertiser's authorization during the term of this Agreement; provided that: (i) No percentage will be added to Agency charges for packing, shipping, express, postage, telephone, telex, fax, travel expenses and other out of pocket expenses of Agency personnel; and (ii) Agency's commission for outdoor advertising will be the standard rate allowed advertising agencies when such rate is less than [Outdoor Advertising Commission Rate]. For those items where Agency is not compensated on a commission basis, Advertiser shall pay Agency on an hourly basis for services provided hereunder. The rate will be determined by the type of services provided and the person or persons providing such services, but in no event shall the rate exceed [Maximum Hourly Rate] per hour. Advertiser may elect in advance to be charged on this hourly rate basis. If Advertiser fails to notify Agency of its choice, it shall be presumed that Advertiser elected to be charged on an hourly rate basis. In the event that Agency undertakes, at Advertiser's request subject to Advertiser's prior approval, special projects such as those described in Section 1.F above, Agency shall prepare an estimate of total charges for any such special project, including therein any charges for materials or services purchased from outside sources. In the event that Advertiser elects to proceed with the special project based upon Agency's estimated cost, Agency shall perform the services with respect to such special project at its estimated cost, subject to modification as mutually agreed by the parties. For any special project or other services provided by Agency pursuant to this Agreement upon which the parties have not agreed as to charges, Advertiser shall pay Agency at its regular hourly rates, not to exceed [Amount] per hour. Advertiser shall not be obligated to reimburse Agency for any travel or other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement unless expressly agreed by Advertiser in advance. Billing Agency shall invoice Advertiser for all media costs where possible in advance of Agency's payment date to allow for prepayment by the Advertiser so that Advertiser may receive the benefit of any available prepayment or similar discount. For any media purchase or service for which Agency is not entitled to a commission, Agency shall ensure that the charges to Advertiser are net of all agency commissions and discounts. Charges for production materials and services shall be billed by Agency upon completion of the production job or, if cash discounts are available, upon receipt of the supplier's invoice. On all outside purchases other than for media, Agency shall attach to the invoice proof of the supplier's charges. All cash discounts on Agency's purchases including, but not limited to, media, art, printing and mechanical work, shall be available to Advertiser, provided that Advertiser meets Agency's requisite billing terms and there is no outstanding indebtedness of Advertiser to Agency at the time of the payment to the supplier. Rate or billing adjustments shall be credited or charged to Advertiser on the next following regular invoice date or as soon as otherwise practical. Invoices shall be submitted in an itemized format and shall be paid by Advertiser within [NUMBER] days of the invoice date. Competitors During the term of this Agreement, Agency [May Not] accept employment from, render services to, represent or otherwise be affiliated with any person, firm, corporation or entity in connection with any product or service directly or indirectly competitive with or similar to any product or service of Advertiser with respect to which the Agency is providing any service pursuant to this Agreement. Cost Estimates","Advertising Agency Agreement","6",66,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/advertising-agency-agreement-D1223.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1223.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1223.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[125,128],{"label":126,"url":127},"Sales & Marketing","sales-marketing",{"label":129,"url":130},"Marketing & Sales Contracts","marketing-sales-contracts","advertising agency agreement","/template/advertising-agency-agreement-D1223",{"description":134,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":135,"pages":136,"size":91,"extension":10,"preview":137,"thumb":138,"svgFrame":139,"seoMetadata":140,"parents":142,"keywords":141,"url":147},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. 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. DISCLAIMER","Non Disclosure Agreement Nda","3","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12692.xml",{"title":141,"description":6},"non disclosure agreement nda",[143,144],{"label":33,"url":99},{"label":145,"url":146},"Confidentiality Agreements","confidentiality-agreement","/template/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"description":149,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":150,"pages":151,"size":152,"extension":10,"preview":153,"thumb":154,"svgFrame":155,"seoMetadata":156,"parents":157,"keywords":160,"url":161},"STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT This Confidential Instructions: Strategic Alliance and Supply Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"First Party\"), 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 \"Second Party\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] THIS AGREEMENT is made as of [DATE] (the \"Effective Date\"), by [YOUR COMPANY NAME], a [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] corporation (\"First Party\"), and [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE/PROVINCE] corporation (\"Second Party\"), with reference to the following circumstances: The parties desire to provide for the supply by First Party of certain products to all the [SPECIFY] stores currently open and that will be opened by Second Party or any subsidiary or affiliate of Second Party during the term of this Agreement in the [COUNTRY] and the [COUNTRY] (collectively, the \"Stores\"). The Stores open on the Effective Date are listed by number on Schedule A to this Agreement. The First Party Distribution Centers (the \"Distribution Centers\") initially designated to service primarily each of the Stores are opposite the Store served by such Distribution Center listed on Schedule A. The objective of this Agreement is to create a strategic alliance between First Party and Second Party to merchandise, procure and distribute [SPECIFY] products in the most cost efficient manner. The parties desire to provide for the joint exploration, evaluation, and implementation of practices and procedures to reduce total supply chain costs and allow each party to equitably share the benefits of such practices and procedures. The parties agree as follows: PRODUCT PROCUREMENT AND PRICING Procurement Services Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the First Party will be the sole provider to the Stores of certain categories of warehouse delivered products listed on Schedule 1.1 (collectively, the \"Products\"), except for the following: (i) typical direct to Store shipments, (ii) all existing contractual arrangements of Second Party with [COMPANY NAME][COMPANY NAME] and [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Second Party Existing Arrangements\"), and other arrangements with third parties relating to the procurement and supply of Products (the \" Second Party Additional Arrangements\"), (iii) Products that First Party decides not to source or carry, (iv) local orders that First Party decides not to source or carry, (v) annually, a basket of up to [%] of annual purchases of Products under this Agreement for each year after the Transition Period, and with respect to the Transition Period, a reasonable estimate by the parties of [%] of purchases under this Agreement during the Transition Period, (vi) Products used or offered by Second Party in the restaurants in the Stores, and (vii) as contemplated by Section 1.5. Second Party will be permitted to procure large block buys of Products for the Stores and the Joint Venture Stores for the [DESCRIBE] which purchases shall count against the [%] basket contemplated in the immediately preceding sentence. Because the intent of the parties is to work together to further reduce the cost of goods, for so long as this Agreement remains in effect, First Party's central procurement organization will be in a position to negotiate the price of Products for the total volume of the Stores and the Joint Venture Stores. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Second Party will carry First Party private label brands as the exclusive private label brand in the Stores for Product categories covered by this Agreement, to the extent consistent with Store format. First Party shall maintain and operate in accordance with prudent business practices its central procurement organization for procurement under this Agreement and shall procure and pay for all Products acquired to meet the anticipated needs of Second Party for the Stores. Such needs shall be estimated based upon (a) historic and forecasted Product turn information and (b) advance estimates of promotional volumes, as provided by Second Party to First Party from time to time during the term of this Agreement. The procurement services to be provided hereunder shall include purchasing (and paying for) Products procured hereunder, and owning the inventory of Products. With respect to consignment Products, the procurement services hereunder shall include the right of First Party to transfer title thereto to Second Party. Future Procurement; Fuel Within [NUMBER] days after the Effective Date, the parties shall conduct good faith negotiations to expand the categories of Products covered by this Agreement to include [DESCRIBE] (\"[SPECIFY BRAND NAME]\"), and general merchandise (\"GMD\") described on Schedule 1.2A (collectively, the \"Additional Products\"). The parties shall also conduct good faith negotiations with respect to the potential expansion of the categories of Products covered by this Agreement to cover Store supplies within [NUMBER] days following the Effective Date. First Party shall cause its wholly owned subsidiary, [SPECIFY] (\"[SPECIFY NAME]\") to enter into a Supply Agreement for the sale of fuel and other services to Second Party owned or operated fuel centers in accordance with terms set forth on Schedule 1.2B and such other terms as are usual and customary for fuel supply agreements of this nature within [NUMBER] days after the Effective Date. First Party shall guarantee [SPECIFY]'s performance of its obligations under such Supply Agreement. If First Party fails to cause [SPECIFY] to enter into a Supply Agreement upon the terms set forth herein within the [NUMBER] day period following the Effective Date, then, at Second Party's option, the provisions of Schedule 1.2B shall constitute a binding agreement between Second Party and First Party, whereby First Party shall have all the rights, duties and obligations of [SPECIFY] pursuant to the terms of Schedule 1.2B; provided, however, that in addition to the foregoing, Second Party shall be entitled to be indemnified and held harmless by First Party on terms usual and customary for fuel supply agreements. (CONFIDENTIAL).- The parties acknowledge that the realization of such benefits may require, among other things, implementing programs for the purchase of Additional Products for Second Party and the Joint Venture Stores, the First Party Stores and independent contractors serviced by First Party (any such programs, an \"Additional Program\"). The parties agree that if First Party unreasonably refuses to implement any Additional Program proposed by Second Party, First Party shall not be entitled to any adjustment of the Logistics Fee under this Section 1.2.2. (CONFIDENTIAL) Product Pricing First Party, with input, participation and strategic direction from Second Party, will have primary responsibility for the negotiation with vendors of Products with respect to the costs therefore to meet the anticipated needs of Second Party based upon historic and forecasted turn movement and Second Party provided advance estimates of promotional volumes. Second Party will be given reasonable notice of all major program negotiations with any vendors and will be permitted to participate in such negotiations. If Second Party so elects, it may provide input and strategic direction whether or not it actually participates in such negotiations. No pricing arrangement with respect to any major program with vendors for Products procured exclusively for Second Party or the Joint Venture Stores shall apply to the procurement of Products hereunder unless Second Party expressly agrees thereto","Strategic Alliance and Supply Agreement","38",235,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/strategic-alliance-and-supply-agreement-D5205.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5205.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#5205.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[158,159],{"label":33,"url":99},{"label":33,"url":99},"strategic alliance supply agreement","/template/strategic-alliance-and-supply-agreement-D5205",{"description":163,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":164,"pages":90,"size":165,"extension":10,"preview":166,"thumb":167,"svgFrame":168,"seoMetadata":169,"parents":170,"keywords":175,"url":176},"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. NOTICE","Intellectual Property Assignment",80,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/intellectual-property-assignment-D5229.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5229.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#5229.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[171,172],{"label":33,"url":99},{"label":173,"url":174},"Transfer & Assignment Agreements","transfer-assignment-agreement","intellectual property assignment","/template/intellectual-property-assignment-D5229",false,{"seo":179,"reviewer":191,"legal_disclaimer":195,"quick_facts":196,"at_a_glance":198,"personas":202,"variants":227,"glossary":256,"clauses":290,"how_to_fill":341,"common_mistakes":382,"faqs":407,"industries":435,"comparisons":460,"diy_vs_lawyer":475,"jurisdictions":488,"related_template_ids_curated":509,"schema":517,"classification":518},{"meta_title":180,"meta_description":181,"primary_keyword":182,"secondary_keywords":183},"Website Linking Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free website linking agreement template covering link permissions, brand guidelines, liability limits, and termination. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","website linking agreement template",[22,184,185,186,187,188,189,190],"hyperlink agreement template","link exchange agreement","website linking agreement free download","reciprocal linking agreement template","website link permission agreement","website linking contract template word","affiliate linking agreement template",{"name":192,"credential":193,"reviewed_date":194},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":197,"legal_review_recommended":195,"signature_required":195},"medium",{"what_it_is":199,"when_you_need_it":200,"whats_inside":201},"A Website Linking Agreement is a legally binding contract between two parties that governs the terms under which one website may display a hyperlink pointing to another. This free Word download covers link placement, brand and trademark usage, framing restrictions, liability limitations, and termination rights — giving both parties a clear, enforceable record of what is and is not permitted.\n","Use it whenever you authorize another website to link to your site, enter a reciprocal link exchange, or formalize a co-marketing or affiliate arrangement that involves outbound hyperlinks to a partner's domain. It is especially important when the linking party will display your logo, brand name, or trademark alongside the link.\n","Defined link permissions and placement requirements, brand and trademark usage rules, framing and deep-linking restrictions, representations and warranties about site content, liability and indemnification provisions, and termination rights with a link-removal deadline.\n",[203,207,211,215,219,223],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Website owners and publishers","Authorizing partner sites to link to their domain under defined brand guidelines","persona-website-owner",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Marketing managers","Formalizing co-marketing link exchanges with complementary brands","persona-marketing-manager",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Affiliate program managers","Governing affiliate link placements beyond a standard program terms of service","persona-affiliate-manager",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"E-commerce business owners","Protecting brand presentation when retail partners link to product pages","persona-ecommerce-owner",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Digital agencies","Securing written link permissions for client SEO and partnership campaigns","persona-agency",{"title":224,"use_case":225,"icon_asset_id":226},"Startup founders","Documenting link arrangements with investors, incubators, or directory listings","persona-startup-founder",[228,232,236,240,244,248,252],{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":231},"Two parties each linking to the other's site on equal terms","Reciprocal Website Linking Agreement","website-linking-agreement-D751",{"situation":233,"recommended_template":234,"slug":235},"A publisher linking to an advertiser's site for a paid placement","Advertising Agreement","advertising-agency-agreement-D1223",{"situation":237,"recommended_template":238,"slug":239},"An affiliate linking to a merchant's site in exchange for commission","Affiliate Marketing Agreement","affiliate-marketing-agreement-D12787",{"situation":241,"recommended_template":242,"slug":243},"Embedding or displaying another site's content within a frame","Website Content License Agreement","content-license-agreement-D13936",{"situation":245,"recommended_template":246,"slug":247},"Formalizing a broad co-marketing relationship beyond linking alone","Co-Marketing Agreement","co-habitation-agreement-D12997",{"situation":249,"recommended_template":250,"slug":251},"Syndicating articles or content with embedded links","Content Syndication Agreement","content-provider-agreement-D758",{"situation":253,"recommended_template":254,"slug":255},"Linking as part of a broader strategic partnership","Strategic Alliance Agreement","strategic-alliance-and-supply-agreement-D5205",[257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287],{"term":258,"definition":259},"Hyperlink","A clickable reference embedded in a webpage that directs a user to another URL when activated.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Deep Link","A hyperlink that points to a specific interior page of a website rather than the homepage, bypassing the site's normal navigation.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Framing","A technique that displays another website's content inside an HTML frame on the linking site, making it appear as though the content belongs to the linking party.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Reciprocal Link","A mutual arrangement in which two websites each display a hyperlink pointing to the other's domain.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Linking Party","The party who operates the website that displays the hyperlink directing traffic to the other site.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Linked Party","The party whose website is the destination of the hyperlink placed by the linking party.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Trademark License","A limited permission granted by a trademark owner allowing another party to use a mark under specific conditions and subject to quality controls.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Indemnification","A contractual obligation by one party to compensate the other for losses, damages, or legal costs arising from specified events or breaches.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Disclaimer of Endorsement","A clause clarifying that a hyperlink does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation between the linking and linked parties.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Cure Period","A defined number of days after a notice of breach during which the breaching party may correct the violation before termination takes effect.",{"term":288,"definition":289},"robots.txt","A text file on a web server that instructs search engine crawlers which pages or sections of a site should not be indexed or followed.",[291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,336],{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Parties and Recitals","Identifies the legal names of both the linking party and the linked party, states their respective website URLs, and summarizes the purpose of the agreement.","This Website Linking Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] between [LINKING PARTY LEGAL NAME], operating the website at [LINKING PARTY URL] ('Linking Party'), and [LINKED PARTY LEGAL NAME], operating the website at [LINKED PARTY URL] ('Linked Party').","Using domain names or brand names instead of registered legal entity names — if enforcement becomes necessary, the wrong name on the contract complicates standing to sue.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Grant of Link Permission","Defines exactly what the linking party is authorized to do: which URL may be linked to, on which pages the link may appear, and whether the permission is exclusive or non-exclusive.","Linked Party grants Linking Party a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to display a hyperlink to [DESTINATION URL] on the following page(s) of Linking Party's website: [APPROVED PAGES / SECTIONS]. No other pages or URLs of Linked Party's website may be linked without prior written consent.","Granting blanket permission to link to 'the website' without specifying which pages — this inadvertently permits deep links to sensitive or restricted pages such as pricing, internal tools, or checkout flows.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Trademark and Brand Usage","Sets out whether the linking party may display the linked party's logo, name, or other trademarks alongside the link, and the specific quality and presentation standards that apply.","Linking Party may display Linked Party's name and logo solely in the form provided in Exhibit A ('Approved Marks'). Linking Party shall not alter, distort, or combine the Approved Marks with other elements. All goodwill arising from use of the Approved Marks inures to Linked Party.","Omitting a trademark usage clause entirely when logos are involved — without it, the linked party has no contractual basis to object to distorted, recolored, or outdated versions of its brand assets.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Prohibited Link Practices","Explicitly bans framing, inline linking of images or media, deep linking beyond approved URLs, and any presentation that implies endorsement or affiliation beyond what is stated.","Linking Party shall not: (a) display Linked Party's website within a frame or inline frame; (b) link directly to images, files, or media hosted on Linked Party's servers; (c) link to any URL not expressly approved under Section 2; or (d) present the link in a manner that implies Linked Party endorses Linking Party's products, services, or content.","Failing to prohibit framing explicitly. Framing can make the linked party's content appear to be part of the linking site, creating brand confusion and potential copyright issues.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Representations and Warranties","Each party represents that it has authority to enter the agreement, that its website does not contain unlawful content, and that the linking arrangement does not violate any third-party rights.","Each party represents and warrants that: (a) it has full authority to enter this Agreement; (b) its website does not contain content that is defamatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise unlawful; and (c) performance of this Agreement does not conflict with any other obligation binding on it.","Including warranties only from the linking party and omitting them from the linked party — both sites are part of the same user-visible arrangement, and users may associate both with each other's content.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Disclaimer of Endorsement and Relationship","States clearly that the hyperlink is not an endorsement, joint venture, partnership, or employment relationship between the parties, limiting the scope of implied association.","The link permitted under this Agreement does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Linked Party of Linking Party's business, products, or services. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship between the parties.","Leaving the relationship characterization ambiguous — without this clause, regulators (especially the FTC in the US) and courts may imply an endorsement or commercial relationship that triggers disclosure obligations.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Liability Limitation and Indemnification","Caps each party's liability for indirect and consequential damages, and requires each party to indemnify the other for losses arising from its own breach or the content of its own website.","Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from this Agreement. Each party ('Indemnitor') shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other party from any claim arising from (a) Indemnitor's breach of this Agreement, or (b) content on Indemnitor's website.","Mutual indemnification without a carve-out for each party's own negligence — this can create circular indemnity obligations that are impossible to untangle in litigation.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Term and Termination","Sets the duration of the agreement, the notice required to terminate without cause, the cure period for breaches, and the link-removal deadline after termination.","This Agreement commences on [DATE] and continues for [TERM] unless terminated earlier. Either party may terminate without cause on [30] days' written notice. Upon termination, Linking Party shall remove all links and Approved Marks within [5] business days.","No link-removal deadline after termination — without one, the linking party has no clear obligation to remove the link promptly, and the linked party has no contractual basis to demand it within a specific timeframe.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Governing Law and Dispute Resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and the mechanism for resolving disputes — arbitration, mediation, or litigation in a named court.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by [AAA / JAMS] in [CITY], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.","Choosing a governing law based solely on the linked party's location without considering where the linking party operates — if enforcement is ever needed, a remote jurisdiction raises the practical cost of litigation significantly.",{"name":337,"plain_english":338,"sample_language":339,"common_mistake":340},"Entire Agreement and Amendments","Confirms that this document supersedes all prior discussions and agreements about the linking arrangement, and that any changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.","This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding website linking and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.","Omitting the entire-agreement clause when the linking arrangement was first discussed via email — prior emails can otherwise be introduced as contract terms, potentially overriding the written agreement.",[342,347,352,357,362,367,372,377],{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},1,"Identify both parties with their legal entity names","Enter the full registered legal name of both the linking party and the linked party, along with their respective website URLs. Avoid using brand names or domain names in place of legal entity names.","Check the corporate registry of the other party's jurisdiction before execution to confirm you have the correct registered name.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},2,"Define the exact URLs that may be linked","List every approved destination URL explicitly — homepage, specific product pages, or landing pages. Do not use wildcard language like 'any page on the website' unless you intend unrestricted deep-link access.","If you expect the approved URL list to change over time, add a process for written approval of new URLs rather than amending the full agreement each time.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},3,"Specify approved brand assets in an exhibit","Attach the current logo files, approved color versions, and minimum size requirements as Exhibit A. State clearly that only the assets in the exhibit may be used and that outdated or modified versions are prohibited.","Link to a hosted brand portal or provide a dated ZIP file — this prevents the linking party from claiming they used the most recent version when they used an old one.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},4,"List all prohibited link practices","Confirm that framing, inline image hotlinking, and deep linking beyond approved URLs are explicitly prohibited. Review the linking party's site structure before signing to check whether any current practices already violate these terms.","Test the linking party's website before execution — if a problematic linking practice already exists, address it in the agreement rather than discovering it post-signing.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},5,"Set the term, notice period, and link-removal deadline","Enter the agreement start date, initial term length (commonly 12 months, auto-renewing), notice period for termination without cause (30 days is standard), and the number of business days the linking party has to remove all links after termination.","Five business days for link removal is typical and technically feasible for most sites. Allow up to 10 for large site networks or CMS-managed link libraries.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},6,"Select the governing law and dispute forum","Choose the jurisdiction whose law will govern and name a specific city for arbitration or litigation. If both parties are in different countries, consider a neutral jurisdiction and an internationally recognized arbitration body such as the ICC or LCIA.","For cross-border agreements, stipulate that the arbitration language is English and that awards are enforceable under the New York Convention — this dramatically simplifies international enforcement.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},7,"Execute before any link goes live","Both parties' authorized representatives must sign before the linking party publishes any link or brand asset. Post-publication execution creates a gap period during which the linking party operated without permission.","Use timestamped electronic signatures to create an auditable record of exactly when authority to link was granted.",{"step":378,"title":379,"description":380,"tip":381},8,"Store the executed agreement with both parties' IT and legal teams","Distribute the signed agreement to the web team responsible for the link and the legal or compliance contact at each party. A link-removal obligation is only actionable if the right people know it exists.","Set a calendar reminder 60 days before the agreement's anniversary to review whether the terms still reflect current link placements and brand assets.",[383,387,391,395,399,403],{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"No link-removal deadline after termination","Without a specific timeframe, an ex-partner can leave your brand and URL on their site indefinitely after the relationship ends, continuing to imply association and potentially harming your SEO profile.","Include a clause requiring removal of all links and brand assets within a defined number of business days — five is standard — and attach a specific written notice procedure to trigger the clock.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"Granting permission to link to 'the website' without specifying URLs","Blanket permission inadvertently authorizes deep links to restricted areas such as admin panels, unpublished landing pages, or internal pricing tools.","List every approved destination URL explicitly by full path, and require written approval for any additional URLs the linking party wants to add later.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Omitting a framing prohibition","Framing your site inside another site's layout can make your content appear to belong to the other party, dilute your brand, and create copyright complications — none of which the law automatically prevents without a contractual prohibition.","Add a specific clause banning all forms of framing and inline embedding, and consider implementing X-Frame-Options headers on your server as a technical backstop.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"Skipping the disclaimer of endorsement","The FTC and equivalent regulators in other jurisdictions can require disclosure of commercial relationships implied by links. Without an explicit non-endorsement clause, a government inquiry or consumer complaint becomes much harder to defend.","Include a mutual disclaimer stating that the link does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or commercial affiliation beyond what is expressly stated in the agreement.",{"mistake":400,"why_it_matters":401,"fix":402},"No brand usage exhibit","A clause permitting use of 'the Linked Party's logo' without specifying which version, size, and color variant allows the linking party to use outdated, distorted, or low-quality versions that damage your brand presentation.","Attach a dated brand exhibit with approved logo files, minimum display sizes, clear space requirements, and a prohibition on recoloring or combining the mark with other elements.",{"mistake":404,"why_it_matters":405,"fix":406},"Executing the agreement after the link is already live","A live link before execution means the linking party operated without permission during the gap period, which can complicate a trademark infringement or copyright claim if the relationship later sours.","Require both parties to sign before any link or brand asset goes live. Use electronic signatures with timestamps to document the exact grant date.",[408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429,432],{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is a website linking agreement?","A website linking agreement is a legally binding contract that governs the terms under which one website is permitted to display a hyperlink pointing to another. It specifies which URLs may be linked, how the linked party's brand may be presented, what practices are prohibited (such as framing or deep linking), and how either party may terminate the arrangement. It protects both parties by creating a written record of exactly what was authorized.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"Do I need a written agreement just to link to another website?","For simple, unbranded links in editorial content, a formal agreement is generally not required. However, a written agreement is strongly recommended whenever the linking party will display the linked party's logo or trademark, the link is part of a paid placement or affiliate arrangement, the link is a key component of a co-marketing relationship, or either party has brand-protection or SEO concerns about how the link is presented.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What is the difference between a website linking agreement and an affiliate agreement?","An affiliate agreement governs a commercial arrangement in which the linking party earns a commission or other compensation for traffic or sales generated through the link. A website linking agreement is broader and neutral — it covers the permissions and restrictions around a hyperlink regardless of whether money changes hands. Affiliate arrangements typically incorporate linking terms but also add commission structures, tracking requirements, and payment terms that a standalone linking agreement does not address.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"Can a website owner prevent others from linking to their site without an agreement?","In most jurisdictions, simply linking to a publicly accessible URL is generally not considered infringement. However, using the linked party's trademark or logo alongside the link without permission can constitute trademark infringement, and framing the linked party's content can raise copyright concerns. A written agreement is the clearest way to define what is permitted, and the absence of one does not necessarily give unlimited linking rights.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"What is framing, and why do website linking agreements prohibit it?","Framing is a technique that embeds another website's content inside an HTML frame or inline frame on the linking site, making the content appear to belong to the linking party. It can deceive users about the origin of the content, dilute the linked party's brand identity, strip the linked party's own navigation and advertising from view, and raise copyright concerns. Most website linking agreements prohibit framing explicitly, and linked parties also commonly implement server-side X-Frame-Options headers as a technical enforcement mechanism.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"How should a website linking agreement handle termination?","A well-drafted agreement should allow either party to terminate without cause on written notice — 30 days is a common standard. It should also allow immediate termination for material breach, such as violation of the framing prohibition or unauthorized trademark use. After termination, the linking party should be required to remove all links and brand assets within a defined number of business days, typically five. Without a removal deadline, an ex-partner has no clear contractual obligation to act promptly.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"Does a website linking agreement affect SEO?","The agreement itself has no direct effect on SEO, but the link practices it governs do. Inbound links from high-quality, relevant sites can improve search rankings; links from low-quality or penalized sites can harm them. The agreement gives the linked party a contractual basis to require removal of a link that is hurting its SEO profile, rather than relying solely on a disavow-file submission to Google. It can also specify whether links must include a rel=\"nofollow\" or rel=\"sponsored\" attribute as required by search engine guidelines.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"What governing law should I choose for a website linking agreement?","Choose the jurisdiction where the linked party (the party whose brand and content are most at risk) is incorporated or primarily operates, as that party typically has the greater enforcement interest. For cross-border agreements between parties in different countries, consider a neutral jurisdiction and an internationally recognized arbitration body. Ensure the chosen jurisdiction has clear trademark and internet law — most common-law countries and EU member states are appropriate choices.\n",{"question":433,"answer":434},"Is a website linking agreement enforceable if signed electronically?","Yes. Electronic signatures are legally valid for commercial contracts in the United States under the E-SIGN Act, in Canada under PIPEDA and provincial electronic commerce acts, in the United Kingdom under the Electronic Communications Act 2000, and across the EU under the eIDAS Regulation. Using a timestamped e-signature platform creates an auditable record of when each party executed the agreement, which is particularly useful if a dispute arises about whether a link was authorized at the time it went live.\n",[436,440,444,448,452,456],{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"E-commerce and Retail","industry-ecommerce","Retail partners, comparison sites, and shopping directories regularly link to product pages with brand logos — an agreement governs logo usage, approved product page URLs, and link-removal obligations when product lines change.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Media and Publishing","industry-media","Content partnerships between publishers often involve reciprocal linking within articles; an agreement defines approved anchor text, content adjacency requirements, and restrictions on linking to paywalled content.",{"industry":445,"icon_asset_id":446,"specifics":447},"SaaS and Technology","industry-saas","Integration marketplaces and app directories display partner logos alongside links to product pages; agreements specify approved badge assets, version currency requirements, and nofollow or sponsored link attribute obligations.",{"industry":449,"icon_asset_id":450,"specifics":451},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies listed in industry directories need agreements confirming that directory links do not imply a referral relationship or endorsement that could trigger professional conduct rules.",{"industry":453,"icon_asset_id":454,"specifics":455},"Healthcare and Wellness","industry-healthtech","Health information sites and patient-resource directories face strict FTC and FDA rules on implied endorsements; agreements must include explicit disclaimers and content-standards warranties to avoid regulatory exposure.",{"industry":457,"icon_asset_id":458,"specifics":459},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Regulated financial firms linking to or from partner sites must ensure the agreement addresses SEC, FCA, or OSC rules on testimonials and endorsements, and that neither party's link placement creates an implied investment recommendation.",[461,465,468,471],{"vs":462,"vs_template_id":463,"summary":464},"Affiliate Agreement","affiliate-agreement-D13499","An affiliate agreement is a commercial arrangement in which the linking party earns a fee or commission for traffic or sales driven through the link. A website linking agreement is non-compensatory — it governs link permissions and brand usage regardless of whether money changes hands. If your linking arrangement involves payment or performance metrics, use an affiliate agreement; if it is a pure link exchange or brand-protection formality, use the linking agreement.",{"vs":246,"vs_template_id":466,"summary":467},"co-marketing-agreement-D13505","A co-marketing agreement covers a broad joint promotion between two brands — shared campaigns, co-branded content, joint events, and mutual promotion — of which linking may be just one component. A website linking agreement focuses exclusively on the hyperlink itself: what may be linked, how the brand may appear, and what constitutes a prohibited practice. Use the co-marketing agreement when the relationship extends beyond links; use the linking agreement when linking is the primary or only deliverable.",{"vs":64,"vs_template_id":469,"summary":470},"website-development-agreement-D13484","A website development agreement governs the creation of a website by a developer for a client — scope of work, deliverables, IP ownership, and payment. A website linking agreement governs how an already-existing website may reference another's URL and brand. The two documents address entirely different stages of a web project and are not interchangeable.",{"vs":472,"vs_template_id":473,"summary":474},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA protects confidential information exchanged between parties — business plans, technical specs, financial data — and is often signed at the outset of any new business relationship. A website linking agreement addresses the public-facing permission to link and display brand assets. For a new linking partnership, both may be appropriate: an NDA to protect pre-launch discussions, and a linking agreement to govern the public arrangement once it goes live.",{"use_template":476,"template_plus_review":480,"custom_drafted":484},{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Standard non-compensatory link exchanges and directory listings between domestic parties with no trademark licensing complexity","Free","15–30 minutes",{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Link arrangements involving prominent logo placement, regulated industries, cross-border parties, or any commercial element such as traffic-based fees","$200–$500 for a 1-hour attorney review","2–5 days",{"best_for":485,"cost":486,"time":487},"Enterprise co-branding arrangements, agreements with international enforcement requirements, or linking terms embedded in a larger partnership or licensing deal","$1,000–$3,500+","1–3 weeks",[489,494,499,504],{"code":490,"name":491,"flag_asset_id":492,"note":493},"us","United States","flag-us","US trademark law (Lanham Act) prohibits unauthorized use of another's mark in a way likely to cause consumer confusion — including logo display alongside hyperlinks. The FTC's Endorsement Guides require disclosure of material connections implied by links. Non-framing provisions are reinforced by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in some contexts. State variations are limited for linking agreements specifically, though California courts have addressed implied-endorsement claims in several high-profile cases.",{"code":495,"name":496,"flag_asset_id":497,"note":498},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","The Trade-marks Act and the more recent Trademarks Act (2019 modernization) govern trademark use in connection with hyperlinks and logo display. Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) may apply if links are distributed via commercial electronic messages. Quebec's Charter of the French Language requires that any public-facing commercial documents, including those displayed on websites directed at Quebec consumers, be available in French — relevant if the linked page or agreement itself is consumer-facing.",{"code":500,"name":501,"flag_asset_id":502,"note":503},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK trademark law under the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 both have bearing on implied endorsements created by hyperlinks with logo display. The UK is no longer bound by EU law post-Brexit, but its internet and trademark framework remains closely aligned in practice. The UK's ICO guidance on cookie and tracking links may also be relevant if the linking arrangement involves analytics or tracking scripts.",{"code":505,"name":506,"flag_asset_id":507,"note":508},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The Court of Justice of the EU has addressed hyperlinking in several rulings (notably Svensson and GS Media), establishing that linking to freely accessible content is generally lawful but that linking to unauthorized content can constitute copyright infringement. The EU Trade Mark Regulation and member-state implementations govern logo use. GDPR is relevant if any personal data (e.g., click-through analytics) is processed in connection with tracked links. Member-state consumer protection rules on implied endorsements vary and should be checked for the specific country of operation.",[510,247,235,473,511,255,512,243,513,514,515,516],"affiliate-purchase-agreement-D12818","website-development-agreement-D14084","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229","joint-venture-agreement-D889","service-agreement-D12711","website-terms-and-conditions-D13193","data-privacy-policy-D13465",{"emit_how_to":195,"emit_defined_term":195},{"primary_folder":99,"secondary_folder":519,"document_type":520,"industry":521,"business_stage":522,"tags":523,"confidence":528},"terms-and-warranties","agreement","general","all-stages",[520,524,525,526,527],"liability","legal","website-linking","trademark-usage",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Website Linking Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Website Linking Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between two parties that defines the precise terms under which one website may display a hyperlink pointing to another. It identifies which URLs are approved for linking, specifies how the linked party's brand name and logo may be presented alongside the link, prohibits practices such as framing and unauthorized deep linking, and establishes each party's liability exposure and termination rights. Unlike an informal email exchange granting "permission to link," a signed agreement creates enforceable obligations that both parties can rely on if the arrangement goes wrong.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written linking agreement, you have no contractual basis to demand that a partner remove your logo from their site after a falling-out, no enforceable prohibition against them framing your site inside their layout, and no documented evidence that any link was authorized — which matters if a third party later claims the link implies an endorsement or affiliation you never intended. Trademark infringement claims arising from unauthorized logo use alongside hyperlinks are a real litigation risk, and regulators in the US, UK, and EU have all taken enforcement action over implied endorsements created by commercial link arrangements. A properly executed linking agreement closes these gaps in under 30 minutes — and for any arrangement involving logo display, co-branding, or commercial intent, a brief attorney review of this template is a worthwhile safeguard.\u003C/p>\n",1781186032782]