Agency Appointment Agreement Appoints agents for representation, specifying their authority and responsibilities.
1.1. Grant of Authority
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company hereby appoints the Agent as its exclusive representative within the United States for the purpose of selling, promoting, and marketing the Company's products (the "Products"). The Agent accepts such appointment and agrees to act in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
2.1. Scope of Authority
The Agent shall have the authority to solicit orders, negotiate, and conclude sales contracts for the Products on behalf of the Company, subject to the terms of this Agreement and any limitations set forth by the Company in writing. The Agent shall not be authorized to enter into any agreements or incur any obligations on behalf of the Company except as specifically authorized herein.
2.2. Responsibilities
The Agent shall use its best efforts to promote and sell the Products within the United States. The Agent's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (a) soliciting and obtaining orders; (b) maintaining regular contact with existing and potential customers; (c) promptly forwarding to the Company any inquiries or requests for information related to the Products; (d) reporting to the Company on market conditions, trends, and customer needs; (e) providing reasonable assistance to the Company in connection with any trade shows or industry events in the United States; and (f) performing any other duties reasonably assigned by the Company.
3.1. Commission Structure
As full compensation for the Agent's services under this Agreement, the Company shall pay the Agent a commission based on the Agent's net sales (excluding any shipping, handling, and taxes) of the Products. The commission structure shall be as follows: [Insert commission structure details].
3.2. Commission Payment
The Company shall pay all commissions due to the Agent within thirty (30) days after receiving full payment from the customer for the sale of the Products. Such payment shall be accompanied by a statement detailing the calculation of the commission and any adjustments thereto.
3.3. Expenses
Except as specifically authorized in writing by the Company, the Agent shall be responsible for all expenses incurred in connection with the performance of its duties under this Agreement, including but not limited to, travel, entertainment, and other business expenses.
The Agent shall comply with all applicable United States laws and regulations in connection with its performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to, any applicable export control laws, anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, and privacy regulations. The Agent shall not engage in any activity that directly or indirectly facilitates money laundering or the financing of terrorism.
During the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, the Agent shall maintain in confidence all non-public information (including without limitation, customer lists, trade secrets, pricing and financial data, and internal policies and procedures) obtained from the Company or its affiliates or customers (collectively, "Confidential Information") and shall not disclose such Confidential Information to any third party, except as required by law, without the prior written consent of the Company.
6.1. Term
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Section 6, shall continue in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year. Thereafter, the Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms, unless either party provides the other party written notice of its intention not to renew at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.
6.2. Termination for Cause
Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other party if the other party: (a) breaches any material term or condition of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice thereof; (b) becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or has bankruptcy proceedings filed against it; or (c) engages in any unlawful or unethical business practices.
7.1. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [State of Governing Law], without regard to any conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding related to this Agreement shall be brought in the courts located in [County and State of Jurisdiction].
7.2. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties.
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