A distribution agreement, also known as a distributor agreement, is a contract between a supplying company with products to sell and another company that markets and sells the products. The distributor agrees to buy products from the supplier company and sell them to clients within certain geographical areas.
A distribution agreement is a contract between a manufacturer and a distributor. The manufacturer grants the distributor the right to sell its products or services in a specified territory or market.
A vendor contract (otherwise known as a vendor agreement) is a business contract between two parties covering the exchange of goods or services in return for compensation. Vendor contracts establish the business relationship conditions and include details on each party's obligations under the contract.
This is a manufacturing agreement, under which the manufacturer is obligated to produce and supply products that are specified by the customer. Typically, a detailed product specification will be provided, and this may be incorporated into the agreement or supplied as and when required by the customer.
An agreement of license between a trademark owner and a manufacturer is an official document that states that the manufacturer of a product has the permission to manufacture the product by the company or the individual who has trademarked it.
A supplier is a business-to-business individual or business that provides goods or services. They can either produce (be the manufacturer) or import the products (from the manufacturer). Their responsibility is to sell the goods to a distributor who then resell the goods to consumers.
Generally, distributors are granted more of the attributes of the principal than a mere reseller. So, a distributor might have greater powers to use the principal's trade names, trade marks and intellectual property than a reseller.
The agreement outlines the details of each party's responsibilities and the terms of their collaboration. Generally, the supplier is responsible for manufacturing and selling products while the distributor is responsible for carrying and marketing the product to retailers or customers in their locality.
In terms of content, an Estate distribution letter should include: the deceased's personal details; a detailed and complete list of all assets and liabilities; the Beneficiary names and the details of their respective inheritances; any details on debt settlement and creditor communication;
The term for Distribution Agreements varies, with terms being anywhere from 5 to 15 years. I try to limit the term as much as possible—especially when there is no advance, or a meager one.