| US Contracts
Doing business in the United States is always viewed both with anticipation (because of the opportunity that such a large market offers) and with trepidation (because of the complexity inherent in multiple legal systems and multiple layers of government). Having the right legal documentation can go a long way to control legal risk, however, and the US contracts section of the ContractStore website is intended to provide a number of the most common commercial contracts, appropriately tailored as far as possible to conform to US laws. In the United States, state laws govern many aspects of commercial relationships. These laws tend to be substantially similar across the country though they do vary from state to state. Most states follow some variation of English common law. However, Louisiana stands out in this respect, as it bases parts of its commercial and other laws on the civil codes rather than on the common law. When in doubt about a contract in America, it is imperative to consult with competent legal counsel admitted in the state in question.
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| US101 |
Exclusive Distributor Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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A comprehensive Exclusive Distributor Agreement for use between a manufacturer and a corporation or individual who is appointed as exclusive distributor for the sale of Manufacturer’s products in a defined territory. The 14 page agreement is designed for use in particular when U.S. law applies but its terms can be applicable elsewhere. The agreement, which is suitable for international or domestic use, contains 17 articles dealing with the duties of the parties, terms of sale of products, warranties, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, non-competition, indemnity, termination etc. The agreement comes with 8 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed in our Info Centre. |
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| US102 |
Exclusive Sales Representative Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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A comprehensive agreement for use between a manufacturer and a corporation or individual who is appointed as exclusive sales representative for the sale of a Manufacturer’s products in a defined territory. The 12 page agreement is designed for use in any state of the USA and it can also be used in an international context. The agreement contains 17 clauses dealing with the duties of the parties, terms of solicitation of sales, compensation, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, non-competition, indemnification, termination etc. |
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| US103 |
Noncompete Agreement |
£35.00 + VAT |
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This agreement is designed for use where two parties, either corporations or individuals, are involved in a commercial relationship and one of them wants to protect his business from competition by the other for the duration of that relationship and for some time after it terminates. The agreement has10 main sections including paragraphs dealing with restrictions on competition, solicitation of customers and hiring of personnel, as well as compensation, dispute resolution and other general terms. Prepared for use where U.S. law applies, it can be adapted for use in other jurisdictions. |
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| US104 |
Nondisclosure Agreement |
£35.00 + VAT |
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This is a Confidentiality Agreement designed for use between two parties who are involved in discussions regarding a potential commercial relationship or who are involved in an existing commercial relationship, and who intend to exchange confidential information that they wish to protect against disclosure and/or unauthorized use. There are 7 main sections covering restrictions on disclosure of information, dissemination to employees and agents, obligations on termination as well as governing law, disputes and other more general provisions.
This form is intended for use in any state in the United States. |
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| US105 |
Services Agreement |
£45.00 + VAT |
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This Services Agreement is designed for use where a company wishes to obtain services from another company or individual.
There are 14 main sections which cover the consulting services to be provided, time commitment and duties of the consultant, reporting requirements, compensation, non-competition, ownership of inventions etc.
This form is intended for use in any state in the United States.
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| US106 |
Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale & Purchase - for Purchase Order (favouring the Buyer) |
£47.00 + VAT |
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Standard terms and conditions of sale which favour the Buyer, suitable for shrinking and attaching to the reverse side of a Buyer’s purchase order. The form is designed for use when U.S. law applies, but contains language suitable for cross-border sales. The document contains 20 clauses dealing with “battle of the forms” issues, pricing, delivery, payment, warranties, confidentiality, termination, choice of law, dispute resolution, etc. The document also describes the items that should be addressed on the purchase order. The document comes with 5 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed on our website. |
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| US107 |
Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale (favouring the Seller) |
£45.00 + VAT |
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Standard terms and conditions of sale which favour the Seller, suitable for shrinking and attaching to the reverse side of a Seller’s sale order, invoice or confirmation. The form is designed for use when U.S. law applies, but contains language suitable for cross-border sales. The document contains 14 clauses dealing with “battle of the forms” issues, pricing, delivery, payment, warranties, confidentiality, termination, choice of law, dispute resolution, etc. The document also describes the items that should be addressed on the sale order, invoice or confirmation. The document comes with 5 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed on our website. |
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| US108 |
Bill of Sale |
£15.00 + VAT |
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A simple bill of sale to transfer ownership of personal property, designed for use when U.S. law applies. The document contains 5 clauses dealing with the transfer, consideration, warranties, etc. The document comes with 3 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed on our website. |
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| US109 |
Commercial Lease |
£30.00 + VAT |
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This Commercial Lease is designed for use for the lease of office premises in a multi-tenant/multi-office building used for commercial purposes. There are 33 main sections which cover the creation of the lease, the rights and obligations of the parties and all of the other matters customarily dealt with in a commercial lease. Also included is a form of a Memorandum of Lease, which can be recorded with the local County Recorder to provide legal notice of a Lease to third parties, without the need to file the entire Lease (e.g., where confidentiality of material financial terms is an issue). The document comes with 11 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed on our website.
These forms are intended for use within the United States.
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| US110 |
Promissory Note |
£15.00 + VAT |
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A simple Promissory Note evidencing a promise or other obligation to pay a sum of money, designed for use when U.S. law applies.
The document contains 7 main sections dealing with the promise to pay, interest, payment schedule, default, etc. The document comes with 3 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed on our website. |
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| US111 |
Letter of Intent |
£30.00 + VAT |
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A form of letter of intent, designed for use when U.S. law applies, this document is formatted as a letter from one party to the other and contains both binding and non-binding language. The document is flexible enough to accommodate almost any type of transaction.
It contains 10 main sections defining the scope of the proposed transaction and the duties (both binding and aspirational) of the parties. The document comes with 4 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed on our website. |
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| US112 |
Due Diligence Checklist |
£15.00 + VAT |
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This document is designed for use where one party wishes to request documents from another party, usually in connection with due diligence prior to consummation of a proposed transaction between the parties. The checklist has 11 main categories including categories dealing with corporate records, shares and shareholders, general, financial, property, employees/management, professional advisors, litigation, insurance, regulations and filings and miscellaneous. This form is intended for use in any state in the United States. |
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| US113 |
Legal Opinion |
£38.00 + VAT |
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This document is designed for use by a lawyer or law firm that is rendering a legal opinion to another person in connection with a transaction for a client. The form contains legal boilerplate for the most commonly-requested legal opinions, such as due incorporation, power to enter into transaction, due execution and delivery of transaction documents, etc. It also contains language providing for customary exclusions from the scope of the legal opinions. This form is intended for use in any state in the United States. |
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| US114 |
Termination & Release |
£25.00 + VAT |
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This document is designed for use by parties to an existing contract that wish to terminate the contract and release each other from the contract. The form has 8 main sections dealing with termination of the original contract, settlement of claims, a mutual release, representations and warranties and miscellaneous provisions. This form is intended for use in any state in the United States. |
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| US115 |
Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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This agreement is designed for use where two parties are involved in the purchase/sale of assets of a business. The agreement has 20 main sections including paragraphs dealing with defining the assets, the purchase price, assumption of liabilities, the closing, labour/employment, other agreements of the parties, real estate matters, extensive representations and warranties of both parties, conditions to closing, pre-closing covenants, indemnification, termination, choice of law/dispute resolution and miscellaneous other matters.
This form is comprehensive in scope and is of moderate complexity, and can be adapted for use both with smaller, less complex transactions and larger, more complex transactions. It includes language relating to the transfer of real estate, which can be deleted if not needed. It is intended for use in any state in the United States.
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| US116 |
Employment Agreement (U.S.) |
£35.00 + VAT |
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A widely applicable Employment Contract for a corporation employing personnel in the United States with a comprehensive set of provisions dealing with compensation, fringe benefits, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, non-compete, termination, and more. |
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| US117 |
Share Purchase & Sale Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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This agreement is designed for use where two parties are involved in the purchase and sale of shares of a corporation. It is intended for use in any state in the United States. The agreement has 15 main sections including paragraphs dealing with the transfer of the shares, the purchase price, the closing, other agreements of the parties, extensive representations and warranties of both parties, pre-closing covenants, conditions to closing, indemnification, termination, choice of law/dispute resolution and miscellaneous other matters. This form is comprehensive in scope and is of moderate complexity, and can be adapted for use both with smaller, less complex transactions and larger, more complex transactions for a company sale or corporate acquisition. |
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