Distribution Agreement
A Distribution Agreement is a contract that sets out the terms and conditions of the distribution arrangement between a manufacturer or supplier of a product and an Australian or overseas distributor that wants to purchase the supplier’s goods to sell.
Last updated May 23, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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The Legal Risk Score of a Distribution Agreement Template is Medium
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The specifications can be easily changed.
- The obligations coincide with the performance of the services, and few obligations extend beyond that.
- The agreement is a component of a potentially large commercial partnership with a range of potential liabilities.
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