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Distribution Agreement Governs product distribution, including territories, responsibilities, and sales targets.



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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT


This Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of the _____ day of __________, 20____ (the "Effective Date"), by and between GlobalGadgets Retail, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States and having its principal place of business at ________________________ ("GlobalGadgets") and Homenick Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States and having its principal place of business at ________________________ ("Distributor").

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. "Products"


Products shall mean any and all items, goods, and accessories currently offered for sale or which may be offered for sale in the future by GlobalGadgets and included within the scope of this Agreement.



1.2. "Territory"


Territory shall mean the areas specified in Exhibit A attached hereto and forms an integral part of this Agreement. The Territory may be amended from time to time by mutual written agreement between the Parties.



2. APPOINTMENT AND SCOPE

2.1. Non-Exclusive Appointment


GlobalGadgets hereby appoints Distributor, and Distributor accepts such appointment, as a non-exclusive distributor of the Products within the Territory throughout the term of this Agreement.



2.2. Responsibilities


Distributor shall use its best efforts to promote, market, sell, distribute and service the Products in the Territory in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the marketing and sales guidelines of GlobalGadgets, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Territory.



2.3. Sales Targets


Distributor shall be responsible for achieving the sales targets set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. The sales targets may be modified from time to time by mutual written agreement between the Parties.



3. PRICING AND ORDERS

3.1. Prices


GlobalGadgets shall provide the Distributor with a schedule of its current prices for the Products. GlobalGadgets reserves the right to change its prices upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the Distributor.



3.2. Orders


All orders for the Products shall be submitted in writing by the Distributor to GlobalGadgets. GlobalGadgets reserves the right to accept or reject any order in its sole discretion.



3.3. Payment Terms


Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment for the Products shall be due within thirty (30) days from the date of GlobalGadgets' invoice. However, GlobalGadgets may require prepayment for the Products or may change the Distributor's payment terms in its sole discretion.



4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

4.1. Ownership


All trademarks, trade names, logos, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights related to the Products shall remain the sole and exclusive property of GlobalGadgets or its licensors.



4.2. License


GlobalGadgets hereby grants to Distributor a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to use GlobalGadgets' trademarks, trade names, and logos solely in connection with the distribution of the Products in the Territory during the term of this Agreement.



4.3. Protection


Distributor shall not, and shall not permit any third party to, alter, modify, reverse engineer, disassemble, create derivative works from, or otherwise attempt to derive the composition or source code of the Products. Distributor shall promptly inform GlobalGadgets of any infringement or unauthorized use of GlobalGadgets' intellectual property rights of which it becomes aware in the Territory.



5. TERMINATION

5.1. Termination for Convenience


Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon sixty (60) days' written notice to the other Party.



5.2. Termination for Cause


Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if (i) the other Party breaches any material term or condition of this Agreement (ii) the other Party becomes insolvent or (iii) the other Party ceases to carry on business.



5.3. Return of Products


Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor shall have the right to return to GlobalGadgets any unsold Products in its inventory for a refund equal to the purchase price paid by the Distributor.



6. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.



7. MISCELLANEOUS

7.1. Entire Agreement


This Agreement, together with its Exhibits, contains the entire understanding between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements.



7.2. Amendment


No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.



7.3. No Waiver


No waiver of any rights under this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Party waiving such rights.



7.4. Assignment


Distributor may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of GlobalGadgets.



7.5. Notices


All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when personally delivered, or three (3) days after being sent by prepaid certified or registered mail, or by a recognized courier or delivery service, to the addresses set forth in the preamble of this Agreement (or to such other address as a Party may designate by notice).



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

GlobalGadgets Retail: Homenick Inc.:

_________________________ _________________________
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:

Exhibit A – Territory
Exhibit B – Sales Targets

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Common Sections of a Distribution Agreement


In this Distribution Agreement, you will see the following sections:

  1. Definitions
  2. Appointment and Scope
  3. Pricing and Orders
  4. Intellectual Property
  5. Termination
  6. Governing Law
  7. Miscellaneous


Analysis/Summary of each section

  1. Definitions : This section explains the meaning of key terms used in the agreement, such as "Products" and "Territory." Think of it as a dictionary for the agreement, helping both parties understand the terms being used.

  2. Appointment and Scope : This section outlines the relationship between GlobalGadgets (the supplier) and Homenick Inc. (the distributor). It states that Homenick Inc. is a non-exclusive distributor of GlobalGadgets' products within a specific territory. It also describes the distributor's responsibilities, such as promoting and selling the products, and meeting sales targets.

  3. Pricing and Orders : This section covers the pricing of the products, how orders should be placed, and the payment terms. It states that GlobalGadgets can change its prices with 30 days' notice and has the right to accept or reject orders. Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date, but GlobalGadgets can require prepayment or change payment terms at its discretion.

  4. Intellectual Property : This section clarifies that all intellectual property rights related to the products belong to GlobalGadgets or its licensors. It grants the distributor a limited license to use GlobalGadgets' trademarks and logos for the purpose of distributing the products. The distributor must also protect GlobalGadgets' intellectual property and report any infringement.

  5. Termination : This section explains how either party can end the agreement. They can do so without cause by giving 60 days' written notice, or immediately if the other party breaches the agreement, becomes insolvent, or ceases to carry on business. Upon termination, the distributor can return unsold products for a refund equal to the purchase price paid.

  6. Governing Law : This section states that the agreement is governed by the laws of the United States. This means that any disputes or legal issues arising from the agreement will be resolved according to U.S. law.

  7. Miscellaneous : This section covers various additional terms, such as the agreement being the entire understanding between the parties, how amendments can be made, and how notices should be delivered. It also states that the distributor cannot assign or transfer its rights or obligations under the agreement without GlobalGadgets' consent.

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