A Reseller or Distribution Agreement governs how products are marketed and sold through intermediaries, defining territories, pricing, and performance expectations. This playbook explains negotiation levers around exclusivity, revenue targets, and brand protection.
Why This Matters: Unclear payment terms can cause cash flow problems and disputes. Clear terms protect both parties from delays and unexpected costs.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Manufraturer:
Ensure payment terms align with internal cash flow requirements. Negotiate for net 30 terms with interest on late payments to maintain liquidity.
If you're the Distributor:
Propose flexible payment terms that accommodate the supplier's cash flow needs. Include interest on late payments to deter delays.
Essential elements
1
Payment Schedule
Defines timing of payments.
2
Invoicing Procedures
Details invoice submission process.
3
Late Payment Penalties
Outlines interest on overdue amounts.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if payment terms do not align with company policy or industry standards.
EDIT
Reject if terms are overly restrictive or non-compliant with legal requirements.
ADD
Add provisions for interest on late payments and remedies for non-payment.
PRO TIP
Always ensure payment terms are clear and enforceable to avoid disputes and maintain cash flow.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Preferred Terms
"Net 30 payment terms with a 1.5% monthly interest on late payments."
NEUTRAL
Standard Terms
"Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt."
UNFAVORABLE
Unclear Terms
"Payment terms to be agreed upon at a later date."
Fallbacks
International Transactions
Ensure currency exchange rates and international payment methods are addressed. Specify the currency of payment and any conversion responsibilities.
High-Risk Projects
Include stricter payment terms and penalties to mitigate financial risk.
Long-Term Contracts
Consider flexible payment schedules to accommodate project phases and milestones.
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
Contract Email Agent
Self-service Al for instant contract review and markups.
Never leave your inbox. Effortless contract markups and summaries—delivered straight to your inbox. No signups, no apps, no plugins, no playbooks, no delays.
Import PDF. Redline on DocJuris. Export to Word. Save a day of work.
Import locked PDFs or Word docs and get work done with our world-class contract editing platform. Track your changes and comments and export seamlessly to MS Word without the headaches of clunky add-ins.
Markup clauses in seconds. See the reasoning, stay in control.
Negotiate with confidence using DocJuris’s AI-powered suggestions. Pick a suggested action to balance or lean specific terms in favor of a party. Or, quickly make a clause mutual or simpler with a single click without the back-and-forth.
Uncover opportunities and risks in your signed contracts.
Turn your contracts into structured insights. With Repository AI, DocJuris analyzes every imported agreement—so you always know what’s expiring, auto-renewing, or exposing risk. Total visibility, zero guesswork.
Unlike complex CLMs with long implementations and steep learning curves, DocJuris is built for speed and simplicity. We integrate with your workflow—whether connecting to a CLM or uploading agreements manually—so you're up and running in days, not months.
WEEK 1
CLM Readiness and Design
Our CX team works with you to understand your contracting challenges, prioritize key workflows, and identify the biggest impact areas. We build a tailored implementation plan that fits your needs.
WEEK 2
Install Module
We connect DocJuris to your contract repositories, set up admin and user accounts, and ensure your environment is ready for success.
WEEK 3
Deliver & Test
Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
Launch
We support you in rolling out DocJuris to a pilot group or your full organization—with launch materials, training, and hands-on support to drive adoption from day one.
Not another CLM
Tackle everything your team needs using existing IT without expensive consultants, outrageous user licensing fees, or complex coding. DocJuris takes on the heavy lift and delivers your requirements with its people, process, and technology.
See how DocJuris can automate your legal, procurement, and sales operations.
DocJuris is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. We cannot provide any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options,selection of forms or strategies.