A product supply agreement is an agreement in which a supplier sells products to a business, and specifies the terms for the transactions, including the price, timing, quantities, delivery, shipping, payment terms, exclusivity, return of defective or nonconforming goods, and return of unsold goods. A supplier may be a distributor, wholesaler, dealer, or merchant.
In Vermont, a product supply agreement is a legally binding contract between a supplier and a business that outlines the terms and conditions of the sale and purchase of products. The agreement typically includes details such as the price of goods, delivery schedules, quantities, shipping methods, payment terms, and any exclusivity arrangements. It also addresses the protocol for handling defective or nonconforming goods, including returns and replacements, as well as the return of unsold goods. These agreements are subject to Vermont's Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs commercial transactions, as well as any other relevant state statutes and federal laws. The UCC ensures that such agreements meet certain standards for fairness and commercial reasonableness. It is important for businesses to have these agreements reviewed by an attorney to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to protect their legal rights in the transaction.