This comprehensive software distribution agreement protects the technical and practical interests of the developer of specified software and its seller/distributor in a defined territory.
About this document
This Software Distribution Agreement has been drawn for use in a business relationship where one organisation is selling or otherwise supplying computer hardware or other equipment requiring software and that second organisation requires software produced or provided by another organisation for installation on such equipment prior to sale and / or distribution.
The agreement provides for the optional appointment of sub-distributors within the territory and imposes strict responsibilities on the distributor if that option is chosen.
Application
and features
Drawn in plain English
Exclusive or non-exclusive agreement
Payment of security deposit by the Distributor
Contents
Developer’s conditions of supply
Restrictions on distributor selling outside the terms of agreement
Restrictions on distributor selling competitive products
Duration and termination
Matters after termination
Terms of sale
Payments
Confidentiality
Customer service
Non competition
Trade marks
Further development (enhancements or modification) of software
Assignment
Technical information
Training of staff (if required)
Limitation of liability
Relationship of parties
Indemnification
Other appropriate legal provisions, warranties and exclusions
Schedules: The Software specification
The terms of sale
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Explanatory notes:
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Draftsman
This document has been drawn by Rakesh Taneja, unconnected with Net Lawman. Rakesh Taneja will welcome your contact for further legal help. There may be a charge for Rakesh Taneja services.
